Harris Center for Conservation Education Education

Environmental Education in the schools and community programs: our school-based Education program sends naturalists to classrooms throughout the monadnock region, where they collaborate with classroom teachers to offer innovative environmental Education experiences for students in grades k through 12 that link to curricula and align with current standards. In addition, the Harris Center provides diverse environmental educaton opportunities for learners of all ages, ranging from short courses for adults to summer camps for children. We sponsor over 120 lectures, film showings, workshops, and outings each year.

Land protection: the Harris Center is a local land trust responsible for conserving over 22,000 acres in a supersanctuary that spans 8 towns. Harris Center land protection is focused on protecting large blocks, providing room to roam for people and wildlife. Over the years, we have joined forces with landowners, towns, government agencies, and dozens of local and regional organizations to protect these special places.

Conservation research: the Harris Center's Conservation research arm cooordinates a variety of successful citizen science projects across the region, including vernal pool documentation initiatives and the locally celebrated salamander crossing brigades. We work with local colleges and universities to facilitate research and data collection on our conserved lands.