School Program News

Scholarships Awarded to Aspiring Environmental Leaders

Meet our 2026 Environmental Leadership Award recipients — Kaiden Charron of Conant High School and Heidi Bell of ConVal High School.

Keene Elementary Band Brings Big Night to Life

Keene Elementary Band director Kimberly Clark brings Keene’s annual amphibian migration to life through a creative student performance inspired by the Harris Center’s Salamander Crossing Brigades.

Falcon Quest: Exploring Science Through Play

A partnership with the Harris Center inspired Wells Memorial students to explore raptor science through play, design, and real-world problem-solving.

How Tina Ramsey Makes Learning Come Alive

Discover how Educator of the Year Tina Ramsey transforms Chesterfield School’s fields and forests into a dynamic outdoor classroom where curiosity and learning thrive.

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.

Investing in Tomorrow’s Leaders, One Scholarship at a Time

Meet our 2025 Environmental Leadership Award recipients — Izabelle Rollins of Conant High School and Amanda Bergeron of ConVal High School.

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.

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.

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.

Local Grads Receive Environmental Leadership Awards from the Harris Center

Congrats to Liza Petrov and Madison Bellofatto on receiving the Harris Center’s Environmental Leadership Award and scholarship for 2024!

A Fungi Foray at Chesterfield School

In winter 2024, 5th grade students at Chesterfield School have participated in an in-depth study of fungi diversity in our local environment, guided by Harris Center teacher-naturalist John Benjamin and classroom teacher Laura White.

Exemplary Educator, Volunteers & Partners Honored at 2023 Annual Meeting

The Harris Center recognized several exemplary partners and volunteers at our 53rd Annual Meeting on October 22.