Bloodroot — one of the earliest spring wildflowers — blossoms white against a backdrop of fallen leaves. (photo © Brett Amy Thelen)

Think Spring

There's no better time to explore nearby nature with the Harris Center!

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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 24,000 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

May 24 (Tue) Afterschool Program: Fort-a-Tude » May 25 (Wed) Native Wild Bees: Pollinator Superheroes » May 26 (Thu) Secrets from the Deep Dark Below: Pop Goes the Weasel » May 31 (Tue) Afterschool Program: Fort-a-Tude » June 1 (Wed) Downtown Geology Walk in Keene » All Events
Bees on thistle flowers. (photo © Francie Von Mertens)

Latest News

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Harris Center is committed to ensuring that our trails, conserved lands, educational programs, and conservation research projects are welcoming spaces for all. 

New Research Initiatives Focused on Raptor Species in Decline

The Harris Center is expanding our efforts to monitor three raptor species in decline: Broad-winged Hawk, American Kestrel, and Northern Goshawk.

74 Acres Soon To Be Protected Along Willard Pond Brook

The Harris Center has raised the funds needed to protect 74 acres of high-quality wildlife habitat south of Willard Pond in Hancock and Antrim.