A Healthy New Year
Spending time in nature reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, improves sleep, and is just plain good for you. Start the new year right by getting outside with the Harris Center!
Find a Trail Join an OutingThe 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.
Learn
Our educational programs, camps, and citizen science initiatives invite people of all ages to deepen their understanding of the local landscape.
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.
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.
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
January 23 (Wed) The Life and Times of New Hampshire’s Fishers » January 26 (Sat) Preschool Teacher Workshop: Sharing Winter Nature with Children » January 26 (Sat) Groundbreaking Conservation in Eastern Nepal » January 27 (Sun) Tracking Basics » January 31 (Thu) “Charlie & the Curious Otters” Film » All Events
Latest News
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.
A Conservation Milestone at Silver Lake
80% of the Silver Lake watershed in Harrisville and Nelson – including 2.9 miles of shoreline – is now protected.
Reflections on the 2018 Christmas Bird Count
Eric Masterson reflects on the 2018 Christmas Bird Count. This year’s stories: scarcity….and grosbeaks.
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