General News

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion — 2022 Update

The Harris Center remains committed to ensuring that our trails, conserved lands, educational programs, and conservation research projects are welcoming spaces for all, regardless of racial or religious background, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic means, or range of physical ability.

Strategic Plan 2022-2025

A recent HCCE Board and Staff planning effort identified top organizational priorities, specific areas for growth, and one ongoing challenge.

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.

Mud Season 101

How to successfully navigate Mud Season: hike responsibly, pick up after your dog, and check for ticks!

The Superbowl of Birding: An Update from the Harris Center “Kestrels”

The Harris Center “Kestrels” placed second in the birding competition, but won big for kestrel conservation efforts.

Inaugural Hike-a-thon A Success!

In October, hikers of all ages explored Harris Center trails during our first-ever Hike-a-thon, raising a total of $2,558 toward building benches for the Harris Center grounds and trails.

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.

Susie Spikol Wins Elizabeth Abernathy Hull Award

Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol has won the Garden Club of America’s Elizabeth Abernathy Hull Award for outstanding achievement in environmental education.

Listening to the Pulse of Everything

Announcing an exquisite new short film, filmed on Harris Center-conserved land and gifted to us by local filmmaker Dan Kennedy, with narration and score by Adam Arnone.

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.

Announcing a New Nature Almanac & Perpetual Calendar

The Harris Center is pleased to announce the publication of a new perpetual nature calendar created by naturalist Francie Von Mertens.

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.