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Monadnock Region Makes Strong Debut in Global City Nature Challenge

From bugs to coyotes, caterpillars to fungi, local iNatters excelled in their first world-wide bioblitz event.

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.

Easement Protects 113 Acres in Hancock

A newly protected parcel in Hancock helps bridge a gap between two conserved areas in the SuperSanctuary.

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.

Protecting the Nelson Highlands

Help protect the Nelson Highlands — 655 acres of critical open space in the heart of the SuperSancturary and the Lake Nubanusit watershed.

Kestrels Record 77 Species at the Superbowl of Birding

Despite a bitter cold spell, the Harris Center Kestrels once again emerged victorious in the 2026 Superbowl of Birding.

Field Report from the 2025 Saw-whet Owl Banding Project

In 2025, the Harris Center’s team banded 131 saw-whet owls, and encountered 9 additional owls originally banded as far away as Michigan and Wisconsin.

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.

Raptors Over Pack: A 2025 Season Review

The 2025 season at the Hawk Watch saw more than 8,500 migrating raptors, spectacular Broad-wing flights, and thousands of visitors taking in the show.

Field Report from the 2025 Vernal Pool Project

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.