A branch of red winterberries. (photo © Evelyn Fitzgerald via the Flickr Creative Commons license)

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.

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

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.