The Greatest Show Above Earth
The fall hawk migration is one of the great wonders of the natural world. Witness the spectacle with the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory.
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Learn
Our educational programs, camps, and community science initiatives invite people of all ages to deepen their understanding of the local landscape.
Protect
We've protected more than 24,000 acres of land in the Monadnock Region, for people and wildlife alike. Learn more about our land conservation efforts and how you can help.
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.
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
September 28 (Tue) Surveying for Salamanders » September 29 (Wed) Homeschool Program: At Home in Nature » September 30 (Thu) Environmental Studies Institute: An Exploration of the Geology of the Monadnock Region » October 2 (Sat) Hiking Surry Mountain Preserve to Lily Pond » October 5 (Tue) Butterfly Monitoring in the Granite State » All Events
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.
Improving Accessibility at the Harris Center
Thanks to a grant from our 50th Anniversary Fund, the Harris Center is making several key accessibility improvements to our building and grounds.
“A Deep Presence” Tells An Important Story
Published with support from the Harris Center and the Historical Society of Cheshire County, a new book by archaeologist Dr. Robert G. Goodby tells the remarkable story of Native Americans in the Monadnock Region.
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