
Give the Gift of Nature
Share your love of nature with a donation in honor of someone special, or a gift of Harris Center books, calendars, or apparel.
Make an honorary donation shop Harris Center merchThe 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 community science initiatives invite people of all ages to deepen their understanding of the local landscape.

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.

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
December 8 (Fri) Winter Tree Identification Workshop » December 9 (Sat) The Harris Center X SheJumps: Wilderness Skills for Girls+ » December 12 (Tue) How Urbanization Affects Wild Birds with Researcher Lauren Pharr » December 13 (Wed) Afterschool Program: Small Worlds and Wild Imaginations » December 16 (Sat) 50th Annual Peterborough-Hancock Christmas Bird Count » All Events
Latest News

Strategic Plan 2022-2025
A recent HCCE Board and Staff planning effort identified top organizational priorities, specific areas for growth, and one ongoing challenge.

46 Acres Protected on Middle Road
Thanks to a generous landowner — and Harris Center supporters — 46 acres of exceptional wildlife habitat along the Peterborough-Hancock town line have been protected.

Exemplary Educator, Volunteers & Partners Honored at 2023 Annual Meeting
The Harris Center recognized several exemplary partners and volunteers at our 53rd Annual Meeting on October 22.