A swallowtail gathers nectar from butterflyweed in the Harris Center's pollinator garden. (photo © Brett Amy Thelen)

Delight in Living Color

In late summer, the Harris Center's pollinator garden is abuzz with life. Colorful blooms nourish bees, butterflies, birds — and people, too.

Learn more

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

August 25 (Sun) POP-UP PROGRAM: Birding the Nighthawk Migration in Peterborough » August 26 (Mon) POP-UP PROGRAM: Birding the Nighthawk Migration in Keene » August 27 (Tue) “Leaning into the Wind” Film Showing » September 6 (Fri) Easygoing Hike on Pitcher Mountain » September 7 (Sat) Dark Pond Hike » All Events
Bees on thistle flowers. (photo © Francie Von Mertens)

Latest News

KSC Interns Explore Conservation with the Harris Center

In late June, we wrapped up our seventh successful season of the Harris Center-Keene State College conservation internship program, a two-month summer internship experience for undergraduates in environmental studies, biology, and related fields.

Harris Center Purchases Granite Lake Headwaters

In June, the Harris Center purchased the 515-acre Granite Lake Headwaters property in Stoddard, ensuring its permanent protection.

Local Grads Receive Environmental Leadership Awards from the Harris Center

Congrats to Ian Aldrich (ConVal High School) and Hannah Jenkins (Conant High School), the recipients of the Harris Center’s 2019 Environmental Leadership Awards for local graduating seniors!