Illustration from Safe Crossing by Kari Percival (Illustration © Kari Percival)

It's Salamander Season!

Spring is here, and the amphibian migration is upon us. That means our Salamander Crossing Brigades are springing to action too!

Learn how to join the Brigades See the salamander forecast

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

April 26 (Sat) ESI Course: Lichens of New England » April 26 (Sat) Closing Reception: Journey to the Rhizosphere » April 27 (Sun) Rock Hounders Family Rock Club: Chickering Mine » April 29 (Tue) Birding for All: An Accessible, Inclusive Birding Outing at MacDowell Lake » April 29 (Tue) Turtles of New Hampshire & How You Can Help » All Events

A Northern Cardinal in winter (photo © Danita Delimont)

Latest News

Open Lodge & Grounds Accessibility Project: Opening New Doors to Nature

A new project is underway to improve accessibility of the Harris Center grounds and create a new outdoor gathering space for events both large and small.

The 20-Minute Nature Fix

Harris Center birding expert Phil Brown shares how a simple visit to the Hiroshi parking area and trailhead can provide a front-row seat to spring’s unfolding beauty.

Little Voices, Big Wonders: Exploring Wildlife Through Music

Harris Center teacher-naturalist and musician Jazimina Creamer-MacNeil brings the magic of music and nature to every First Friends preschool in the ConVal school district.