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Open Lodge & Grounds Accessibility Project: Opening New Doors to Nature

Announcing a new project to improve accessibility of the Harris Center grounds and create a new outdoor gathering space for events both large and small.

Strategic Plan 2022-2025

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

A Raptor Conservation Update: Summer 2024

This summer, we monitored Broad-winged Hawk nests, expanded our kestrel nest box program, prepared for the 20th season of hawk migration monitoring at the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory, and more.

Summer Interns Contribute to Research & Stewardship Efforts

In the summer of 2024, student interns provided essential support for a wide variety of projects, from conservation easement monitoring to forest inventory.

Monitoring American Goshawks in the SuperSanctuary & Beyond

A new Harris Center research project is using acoustic monitoring to search for the secretive American Goshawk, a species in decline.

Uncovering the Mysteries of Wood Thrush Migration

An ambitious new study aims to track the Wood Thrush migration throughout North and Central America — including several birds tagged on Harris Center lands.

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 Bird Conservation Update: Spring 2024

This spring, Harris Center staff, interns, and volunteers have installed nest boxes, monitored goshawk breeding territories, and more.

Scenic Property Protected in Harrisville

In March, the Harris Center protected a 10-acre Harrisville property with a scenic walking trail along Nubanusit Brook.

Final Report from the 2023 Hawk Watch

2023 was another successful year at the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory. Here are the highlights.

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.

Salamander Crossing Brigade Updates for 2024

We’ve made a few updates to our Salamander Crossing Brigade program for 2024! Here’s what you need to know.

Field Report from the 2023 Saw-whet Owl Banding Project

In the fall of 2023, the Harris Center launched its second season of saw-whet owl banding on SuperSanctuary lands, as part of an international research effort to better understand this charismatic species.