Harris Center News

Help Us Conserve 1,000 Acres of Critical Habitat

What began as a 655-acre conservation project could grow into the protection of nearly 1,000 acres in the heart of the SuperSanctuary. Read about the latest developments and how close we are to reaching our goal.

NHPR & Harris Center Launch Wild at Home Podcast

Meet Wild at Home, a new podcast serving up wild discoveries and plenty of laughs for kids, families, and young-at-heart adventurers, hosted by Susie Spikol and Karen Rent.

New Hampshire’s First Known Breeding Black Vultures

A BioBlitz leads to an exciting discovery! Learn more about New Hampshire’s first known Black Vulture nest — and a new research collaboration with Hawk Mountain to study Black Vultures in New England.

In the Field with Our Summer Interns

In the summer of 2026, seven Harris Center interns gained hands-on experience in the conservation field — and provided invaluable assistance with tasks ranging from easement monitoring to forest inventory.

Kestrel Update 2026: Five Years of Kestrel Conservation and Research

After five years, the Harris Center’s effort to boost the American Kestrel population in the Monadnock Region has seen small, but meaningful successes.

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.

Monadnock Region Makes Strong Debut in Global City Nature Challenge

From bluebirds to beetles, flowers to fungi, local iNatters recorded more than 900 species during the City Nature Challenge.

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.