General 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.

MicroExploring: Finding Wonder in the Familiar

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.

New Hampshire’s First Amphibian Tunnels

After more than a decade of data collection by our Salamander Crossing Brigades, a groundbreaking project will bring New Hampshire’s first amphibian tunnels to Keene.

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.

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.

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.

Building New Hampshire’s First Veterinary Center for Wildlife

Each year, more than 1,500 injured or orphaned animals need care. Lifelong wildlife advocates Michael and Helen Dutton are stepping up to change that with the new New Hampshire Veterinary Center for Wildlife.

The Open Lodge: A New Gathering Space on the Horizon

Work is underway on our Open Lodge & Grounds Accessibility Project — take a look at the latest photos!

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.