A view of Silver Lake and surrounding conservation land, with Mount Monadnock in the distance. (photo © Brett Amy Thelen)

Discover Local Conservation Research

Join us for the Monadnock Region Natural History Conference – a full-day conference featuring presentations on local wildlife, wetlands, Mount Monadnock, and more – on November 16.

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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 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

November 15 (Fri) “Bobcats Before Breakfast”: Remembering Naturalist John Kulish, His Book, and His Legacy » November 16 (Sat) First-Ever Monadnock Region Natural History Conference » November 21 (Thu) “Bobcats Before Breakfast” Reading and Discussion Group » November 21 (Thu) Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest: Groundbreaking Discoveries in the Whites » November 23 (Sat) Young Birders Club: Birding Plum Island » All Events
Bees on thistle flowers. (photo © Francie Von Mertens)

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