A winter view of Hunt's Pond, with snow-covered hills rising in the distance. (photo © Meade Cadot)

Winter Wonder

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 25,000 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

February 11 (Sat) Environmental Studies Institute: CyberTracker Track & Sign Evaluations » February 11 (Sat) Winter Wander at the Friedsam Town Forest » February 12 (Sun) Environmental Studies Institute: CyberTracker Track & Sign Evaluations » February 14 (Tue) Homeschool Program: At Home in Nature » February 15 (Wed) Environmental Studies Institute: Drawing from Nature – Artifacts and Observation with Artist Annie Trowbridge » All Events

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

Latest News

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Harris Center is committed to ensuring that our trails, conserved lands, educational programs, and conservation research projects are welcoming spaces for all.

Field Report from the 2022 Saw-whet Owl Banding Project

In the fall of 2022, the Harris Center conducted a pilot season of saw-whet owl banding on SuperSanctuary lands, as part of an international research effort to better understand this charismatic species.

249 Acres Protected in Antrim & Peterborough

In December, generous landowners donated conservation easements on 103 forested acres in Antrim, and on 146 acres of farmland in Peterborough.