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The Harris Center connects people to the natural world through land protection, education of all ages, conservation research, and programs that encourage active participation in the great outdoors.

A middle school student uses a refractometer (photo © Brett Amy Thelen)

Learn

Our educational programs, camps, and community science initiatives invite people of all ages to deepen their understanding of the local landscape.

 Canoeing on Silver Lake. (photo © Brett Thelen)

Protect

We've protected more than 26,000 acres of land in the Monadnock Region, for people and wildlife alike. Learn more about our land conservation efforts and how you can help.
hands holding a spotted salamander (photo © Sarah Wilson)

Research

We welcome conservation research on much of the land and water we’ve helped protect, and encourage participation in our popular community science initiatives.

 Fall foliage view from East Pinnacle, Nelson, NH (photo © Brett Thelen)

Explore

Our headquarters in Hancock, NH are located in the heart of a 36,000-acre SuperSanctuary of conserved lands. Explore our trails, grounds, and facilities.

Upcoming Programs & Events

May 14 (Thu) ESI Course: Intro to Spring Wildflowers » May 14 (Thu) Afterschool Club: LAB GIRLS+ Experiments from the Wild In Keene » May 15 (Fri) ESI Course: MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary — Mindful Meanders & Nature-based Practices » May 16 (Sat) Spring Beauties of Partridge Woods » May 19 (Tue) Yeti Club: Afterschool Wilderness Adventure for Middle Schoolers » All Events
A Northern Cardinal in winter (photo © Danita Delimont)

Latest News

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.