A family plans their next adventure at a Harris Center trail kiosk. (photo © Brett Amy Thelen)

Take a Hike

We've been preserving room to roam — for wildlife and people alike — for more than 30 years, and summer is a great time to explore!

Discover our Trails

The Harris Center connects people to the natural world through land protection, education of all ages, conservation research, and programs that encourage active participation in the great outdoors.

$A middle school student uses a refractometer (photo © Brett Amy Thelen)$

Learn

Our educational programs, camps, and citizen science initiatives invite people of all ages to deepen their understanding of the local landscape.

Canoeing on Silver Lake. (photo © Brett Thelen)

Protect

We've protected more than 23,000 acres of land in the Monadnock Region, for people and wildlife alike. Learn more about our land conservation efforts and how you can help.

hands holding a spotted salamander (photo © Sarah Wilson)

Research

We welcome conservation research on much of the land and water we’ve helped protect, and encourage participation in our popular citizen science initiatives.

Fall foliage view from East Pinnacle, Nelson, NH (photo © Brett Thelen)

Explore

Our headquarters in Hancock, NH are located in the heart of a 35,000-acre SuperSanctuary of conserved lands. Explore our trails, grounds, and facilities.

Upcoming Programs & Events

August 18 (Sat) Celebrating Our Trip Leaders and Trail Stewards » August 23 (Thu) Raptor Volunteer Educator Training » September 7 (Fri) Easygoing Hike to White Ledges in Temple » September 8 (Sat) Pollinate New England » September 9 (Sun) Raptor Ready with New Hampshire Audubon » All Events

Bees on thistle flowers. (photo © Francie Von Mertens)

Latest News

Teaming Up for Hawks

We’re delighted to announce that the Harris Center and New Hampshire Audubon have entered into a new partnership to provide research and education staffing for the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory.

KSC Interns Explore Conservation Research with the Harris Center

2018 was the sixth year of the Harris Center-Keene State College conservation internship program, a two-month summer internship experience for undergraduates in Environmental Studies.

Protecting the Granite Lake Headwaters

The Harris Center is working to protect the Granite Lake Headwaters property, a 515-acre parcel located in the Stoddard highlands.