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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.

Conant Grads Receive Environmental Leadership Awards from the Harris Center

Congrats to Raven Groblewski and Ella Weinmann on receiving the Harris Center’s Environmental Leadership Award and scholarship for 2023!

To Our Business Partners — Thank You!

Harris Center Business Partners — notably, Santander Consumer USA and M&T Bank — have supported our environmental education work through significant contributions.

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.

High School Grads Receive Environmental Leadership Awards from the Harris Center

Congrats to Karel Wolterbeek and Caitlin Beal on receiving the Harris Center’s Environmental Leadership Award and scholarship for 2022!

A Creative Donation Brings Abenaki History to Local Schools

With help from Harriet and Stephen DiCicco, 41 copies of “A Deep Presence” have been donated to schools and teachers in the Monadnock Region.

Volunteers and Partners Honored at 2021 Annual Meeting

The Harris Center recognized several extraordinary partners and volunteers at our 51st Annual Meeting on October 15.

Local Teachers Explore Nature-based Teaching at Summer Retreat

This August, nine local elementary school teachers spent three days at the Harris Center developing and deepening their nature-based teaching skills.

High School Grads Receive Environmental Leadership Awards from the Harris Center

Congrats to Erin Weidner and Aria Frehner on receiving the Harris Center’s Environmental Leadership Award and scholarship for 2021!