Three boys snowshoe at the Harris Center (photo © Ben Conant)

Where Winter Comes Alive

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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 26,000 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

February 3 (Tue) Film Showing: The Alliance » February 5 (Thu) Paddling Through Time: The Long History of Canoes in New England » February 6 (Fri) Getting Started with Student-Generated Inquiry: A Workshop for Teachers » February 11 (Wed) Winter Stories & Nature Legends » February 12 (Thu) Winter Wander at The Shattuck » All Events
A Northern Cardinal in winter (photo © Danita Delimont)

Latest News

Field Report from the 2025 Saw-whet Owl Banding Project

In 2025, the Harris Center’s team banded 131 saw-whet owls, and encountered 9 additional owls originally banded as far away as Michigan and Wisconsin.

How Tina Ramsey Makes Learning Come Alive

Discover how Educator of the Year Tina Ramsey transforms Chesterfield School’s fields and forests into a dynamic outdoor classroom where curiosity and learning thrive.

Raptors Over Pack: A 2025 Season Review

The 2025 season at the Hawk Watch saw more than 8,500 migrating raptors, spectacular Broad-wing flights, and thousands of visitors taking in the show.