A line of hikers snowshoe along a Harris Center trail. (photo © Brett Amy Thelen)

Take a Hike

Spending time in nature reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, improves sleep, and is just plain good for you.

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

March 22 (Fri) Salamander Crossing Brigades Workshop in Keene » March 23 (Sat) Osgood Hill Hike » March 24 (Sun) Salamander Crossing Brigades Workshop in Harrisville » March 30 (Sat) Salamander Crossing Brigades Workshop in Hancock » March 31 (Sun) 35th Annual “Waterfowl Safari” Along the Connecticut River » All Events

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

Latest News

Protecting the Eastview Trail

The Harris Center is now working to conserve the last remaining unprotected parcel along the popular Eastview Rail Trail in Harrisville.

Field Report from the 2018 Hawk Watch

2018 was a monumental year for the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory. Here’s what we learned.

Another Chance to Speak Up for Salamanders

Keene is once again considering a proposal to close the North Lincoln Street amphibian crossing site to vehicle traffic on “Big Nights.” You can help make it happen.