A red barn and autumn leaves reflected in a pond in Hancock (Photo © Brett Amy Thelen)

Autumn Splendor

There's no better time to explore nearby nature with the Harris Center.

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 community 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 26,000 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 community 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 36,000-acre SuperSanctuary of conserved lands. Explore our trails, grounds, and facilities.

Upcoming Programs & Events

October 8 (Tue) Homeschool Program: Wild at Home » October 9 (Wed) Birding for All: An Accessible, Inclusive Birding Outing at the Manchester Cedar Swamp All Persons Trail » October 9 (Wed) Environmental Studies Institute: Natural History of Monadnock Region Trees » October 10 (Thu) Nature-Based Learning for K–5 Teachers: A Zoom Talk with Liz Lawler » October 10 (Thu) Perches in Peterborough: Birds, Trees & Brews » All Events

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

Latest News

Open Lodge & Grounds Accessibility Project: Opening New Doors to Nature

Announcing a new project to improve accessibility of the Harris Center grounds and create a new outdoor gathering space for events both large and small.

A Raptor Conservation Update: Summer 2024

This summer, we monitored Broad-winged Hawk nests, expanded our kestrel nest box program, prepared for the 20th season of hawk migration monitoring at the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory, and more.

Summer Interns Contribute to Research & Stewardship Efforts

In the summer of 2024, student interns provided essential support for a wide variety of projects, from conservation easement monitoring to forest inventory.