Community Programs News

Nature’s Calling You: Things to Do

The Harris Center is here to help you stay connected to the outdoors. Here are some ways you can find solace, comfort, and inspiration in the natural world.

Go Wild: Things Your Kids Can Do Outside

Outside time is critical for mental and physical health — especially for kids and families. Here are some ideas for activities your kids can do as a break from screen-based remote learning.

Harris Center Reads: Adventures on the Water

Welcome to Harris Center Reads — a series of curated book lists for readers of all ages! For summer, we share our recommendations for books featuring water-filled adventures.

Announcing the Winners of the “Celebrate Turtles” Coloring Contest

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

Harris Center Reads: Bees

Welcome to Harris Center Reads — a series of curated book lists for readers of all ages! Here, we share our recommendations for books about bees.

“Celebrate Turtles” Coloring Contest for Kids

Join the Harris Center and award-winning wildlife artist Matt Patterson for a kids’ coloring contest that celebrates New Hampshire turtles.

Harris Center Reads: Poetry

Welcome to Harris Center Reads — a monthly, curated book list for readers of all ages! In April, we share our recommendations for nature poetry.

Harris Center Reads: Women’s History Month

Welcome to Harris Center Reads — a monthly, curated book list for readers of all ages! In March, we share our recommendations for books featuring women writers, scientists, and activists.

Harris Center Reads: Darwin

Welcome to Harris Center Reads — a monthly, curated book list for readers of all ages! In February, we share our recommendations for books about fellow naturalist Charles Darwin, who was born this month in 1809.

Field Report from the 2020 Hawk Watch

2020 was a different kind of year for the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory. Here are the highlights.

Harris Center Reads: Owls

Welcome to Harris Center Reads — a monthly, curated book list for readers of all ages! In January, we share our recommendations for books about owls.

Harris Center Reads: Winter

Welcome to Harris Center Reads — a monthly, curated book list for readers of all ages! In December, we share our recommendations for books about winter.

Harris Center Reads: Squirrels

Welcome to Harris Center Reads — a monthly, curated book list for readers of all ages! In November, we share our recommendations for books about ever-entertaining, everyday squirrels.

50th Anniversary Year Comes to Celebratory Close at 2020 Annual Meeting

The Harris Center honored several extraordinary partners and celebrated the conclusion of our 50th Anniversary Year at our 2020 Annual Meeting.

Harris Center Reads: Mushrooms

Welcome to Harris Center Reads — a monthly, curated book list for readers of all ages! In October, when mushrooms sprout from the deep, dark ground, we share our recommendations for books about fungi.

Harris Center Reads: Hawks

Welcome to Harris Center Reads — a monthly, curated book list for readers of all ages! In September, when migrating raptors soar and swirl overhead, we share our recommendations for books about hawks.

Harris Center Reads: Water

Welcome to Harris Center Reads — a monthly, curated book list for readers of all ages! In August, we share our recommendations for books about water.

Four New Projects Supported by 50th Anniversary Fund

The Harris Center is launching a new 50th Anniversary Fund, which will seed innovative education and conservation research projects for years to come, as well as provide for stewardship of the land and trails in our care. Four initial projects have already received funding.

Harris Center Reads: Insects

Welcome to Harris Center Reads — a monthly, curated book list for readers of all ages! In July, we share our recommendations for books about bugs.

Harris Center 50th Anniversary Kids’ Art Show

Celebrate the natural world as seen through the eyes of young artists through this virtual art exhibit.

Harris Center Reads: Herps

Welcome to Harris Center Reads — a monthly, curated book list for readers of all ages! In June, we share our recommendations for books about amphibians and reptiles.

Harris Center Outings in the Age of COVID-19

Here are the precautions we’re following — and asking you to follow — for outdoor outings to keep our community safe.

Harris Center Reads: Plants

Introducing Harris Center Reads — a monthly, curated list of books for readers of all ages! In May, we share our recommendations for books about plants.

Announcing Our First-Ever Kids’ Art Contest

Calling All Artists from Pre-K Through Grade 12! You’re invited to participate in our first-ever kids’ art contest and exhibit.

Field Report from the 2019 Hawk Watch

2019 was a memorable year for the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory. Here’s what we learned.

Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory Kicks Off 15th Season

The Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory is now entering its 15th consecutive year of hawk migration data collection and education.

Field Report from the 2018 Hawk Watch

2018 was a monumental year for the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory. Here’s what we learned.

Our Natural History Collection: Guidelines for Giving

Have a natural history artifact (skull, bone, nest) you’d like to donate to our teaching collection? Here’s what you need to know.

Teaming Up for Hawks

We’re delighted to announce that the Harris Center and New Hampshire Audubon have entered into a new partnership to provide research and education staffing for the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory.

Hancock Hikes 5

Announcing the Hancock Hikes 5 Challenge, brought to you by the Harris Center and the Hancock Conservation Commission! Hike five Hancock trails between July 1 and December 31, send us photos from each hike, and you’ll receive a prize.

Solar-Powered Fun at the 9th Annual Solar Sprint

The 9th Annual Monadnock Region Solar Sprint, a solar-powered model car competition coordinated by the Harris Center, was a day of fun and learning.

Lab Girls Brings STEM to Life

A new Harris Center afterschool club, designed to help middle school girls stay in love with science, is officially underway.

Women Who Care Support Lab Girls

Lab Girls, a new Harris Center afterschool program to help middle school girls stay in love with science, has received seed funding from 100+ Women Who Care.

8 Years of Solar-Powered Fun

In early June, more than 100 students from six area schools gathered at Adams Park in Peterborough for the 8th Annual Monadnock Region Solar Sprint.

Harris Center in the News

The Harris Center was featured in regional, state and even national media this summer.

AVEO joins the Harris Center for Conservation Education

AVEO and the Harris Center have entered a partnership to strengthen our shared work in the Monadnock Region.