Two girls hiking Bald Mountain during summer camp (photo © Ben Conant)

Summer Camp is Coming!

We still have limited space in two sessions. Learn more & register below.

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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

May 28 (Wed) Babies in Backpacks & Toddlers in Tow at Robin Hood Park » May 28 (Wed) Yeti Club: Afterschool Wilderness Adventure for Middle Schoolers » May 29 (Thu) Mushroom Meander with the Morel Quandary Club at Willard Pond » May 29 (Thu) Afterschool Club: LAB GIRLS+ Experiments from the Wild » May 31 (Sat) Birding for All: An Accessible, Inclusive Birding Outing at the Distant Hill Nature Trail » 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.