A Northern Goshawk gives an intense stare. (photo © Emilie Chen via the Flickr Creative Commons)

Soar to New Heights

The fall hawk migration is one of the great wonders of the natural world. See it for yourself at the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory.

Learn more Visit the Hawk Watch

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

September 19 (Thu) Fishers: Separating Fact from Fiction » September 20 (Fri) Surveying for Salamanders » September 22 (Sun) Pack Monadnock Raptor Release Day » September 23 (Mon) Forest Bathing/Shinrin-yoku » September 24 (Tue) Beyond Bird Feeders — Creating Winter Wildlife Habitat » All Events

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

Latest News

Harris Center Celebrates 50 Years of Connecting People to Nature

The Harris Center is turning 50, and we’re planning a whole year of celebrations! The festivities will kick off with our 49th Annual Meeting on October 20.

Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory Kicks Off 15th Season

The Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory is now entering its 15th consecutive year of hawk migration data collection and education.

Show Your Support with a Harris Center License Plate

You can now show your love for nearby nature with an official Harris Center license plate!