Community Programs News

Celebrating Conservation and Community at Our 56th Annual Meeting

From a record-breaking day for hawks to 20 years of amphibian conservation, the Harris Center’s 56th Annual Meeting celebrated wildlife, community, and the people making a difference.

The Harris Center’s Commitment: Nature for All

Spending time outdoors supports our health, spirit, and sense of belonging — but access isn’t equal for everyone. Learn how the Harris Center is expanding accessibility and working to ensure that everyone can experience the restorative power of the natural world.

Celebrating 55 Years of the Harris Center

At the Harris Center’s 2025 Annual Meeting, community members gathered to celebrate a year of conservation milestones, honor outstanding educators and volunteers, and hear inspiring reflections from artist Rosemary Conroy.

From Lab Girl to Aspiring Ornithologist: My Harris Center Story

In this heartfelt reflection, ConVal High School senior Maeve Finn shares how the Harris Center has shaped her path toward a career in the natural sciences.

Nature’s Voice: Poetry at Winter’s End

We’re delighted share the poems of Sue Copley, Cathy George, Sandy Taylor, and Anna Leversee, who participated in the “Transitions” nature poetry workshop with Brian Evans-Jones at the Harris Center in the spring of 2024.

150 Supporters Celebrate Honorees at the 2024 Annual Meeting

On October 20, the Harris Center hosted its 54th Annual Meeting at the Peterborough Players, welcoming nearly 150 supporters for an afternoon of celebration, reflection, and recognition.

Final Report from the 2023 Hawk Watch

2023 was another successful year at the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory. Here are the highlights.

Summer Camp Adventures

This summer, we savored every bit of sunshine with over 200 adventurous campers, spending time on the trails and in the fields, paddling local ponds, climbing boulders, and scaling mountains.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion — 2022 Update

The Harris Center remains committed to ensuring that our trails, conserved lands, educational programs, and conservation research projects are welcoming spaces for all, regardless of racial or religious background, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic means, or range of physical ability.

Final Report from the 2022 Hawk Watch

2022 was a notable year for the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory. Here are the highlights.

Exemplary Educator, Volunteers & Partners Honored at 2022 Annual Meeting

The Harris Center recognized several exemplary partners and volunteers at our 52nd Annual Meeting on October 21.

Announcing the Winners of the “Celebrate Snakes” Coloring Contest

Congratulations to the winners of our “Celebrate Snakes” coloring contest with wildlife artist Matt Patterson!