What began as a 655-acre conservation project could grow into the protection of nearly 1,000 acres in the heart of the SuperSanctuary. Read about the latest developments and how close we are to reaching our goal.
What if spending time in nature didn’t require a detailed plan or even a destination? In their new book, Phil Brown and Ignacio Oreamuno invite readers to slow down and rediscover the everyday wild close to home.
A newly protected parcel in Hancock helps bridge a gap between two conserved areas in the SuperSanctuary.
Help protect the Nelson Highlands — 655 acres of critical open space in the heart of the SuperSancturary and the Lake Nubanusit watershed.
In 2025, Harris Center interns, volunteers, and community partners documented 4 new vernal pools and identified 27 new potential vernal pools on conserved land in Amherst and Stoddard.
Last month, the Harris Center finalized the Lessey conservation easement, permanently protecting 110 acres of field and forest along Brimstone Corner Road, Antrim Road, and Shady Lane in Hancock.
A closer look at the Harris Center’s effort to boost the American Kestrel population across the Monadnock Region.
In the summer of 2025, interns provided essential support for a wide variety of projects, from conservation easement monitoring to bird surveys.
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.
Easement monitoring intern Kate McKay shares her memorable encounters with nature while exploring the Harris Center’s SuperSanctuary.
In 2024, Harris Center interns and community scientists documented 10 new vernal pools on conserved land in Amherst, Fitzwilliam, and Hancock.
This summer, we monitored Broad-winged Hawk nests, expanded our kestrel nest box program, prepared for the 20th season of hawk migration monitoring at the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory, and more.
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