Come explore New Hampshire and rediscover what makes living here so special! The Forest Society offers a full program of fun, educational field trips, workshops and events designed to meet your interests and celebrate the people and places of this great state.
Choose from a wide range of activities – for all ability levels – held throughout the state.
http://forestsociety.org/thingstodo/#event559
Saturday, June 1, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Monadnock Reservation, Jaffrey
Join conservation biologist and naturalist Chris Borg for a guided introductory bird watching tour of Mount Monadnock. June is prime time for viewing neo-tropical migratory songbirds in New Hampshire. Monadnock, with its altitudinal array of microhabitats, hosts a multitude of colorful species. Expect to encounter flycatchers, grosbeaks, thrushes, warblers, vireos and many more. Learn basic birding skills and natural history while observing an array of Monadnock's resident and migratory avifauna.
This walk will move slowly, but expect moderately strenuous trail conditions. A subset of the group may push on to the summit in the afternoon. Be prepared for changing weather conditions. Bring binoculars, sturdy footwear, sun protection, insect repellent and plenty of water and snacks. A field guide is recommended. All skill levels are welcome.
Preregistration required. Limit 15 participants.
http://forestsociety.org/thingstodo/#event560
Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Fells and Hay Reservation, Newbury
Acclaimed naturalist John Hay was fond of hiking the hills of New Hampshire. Join Forest Society Education Director Dave Anderson for a sweet hike to spectacular views from the summit of Sunset Hill, ancestral Hay family picnic spot. Dave will read aloud from passages of John Hay's writings specifically inspired by his boyhood at The Fells, Lake Sunapee and his times exploring the farms of the former Hay Estate which now comprise both The Fells and the Forest Society's Hay Reservation. John's daughter, Kitty Hay, will accompany the group to share her father's philosophy and personal experiences with both her father and grandmother, Alice Appleton Hay. We'll adopt a comfortable, leisurely pace for this moderate, 2.4-mile round-trip hike that gains 550 feet to the summit. Bring your own picnic lunch. Meets at the Gatehouse kiosk at the Fells Historic Estate and Gardens on Lake Sunapee, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH.
http://forestsociety.org/thingstodo/#event551
Friday, June 14, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Conservation Center, Concord
Join Forest Society staff foresters Gabe Roxby and Wendy Weisiger to learn some tips and tricks for field identification of many common trees in our New Hampshire woods. This workshop will take place on our Merrimack River Outdoor Education & Conservation Area where there is a good diversity of tree species. Come prepared to be outdoors!
What to bring: appropriate outdoor clothing, water
Cost: $10 for non-members; FREE for members and land stewards/volunteers
To sign up: Use the Register button above or contact Tina Ripley at 
or 224-9945.
http://forestsociety.org/thingstodo/#event561
Saturday, July 13
Farnsworth Hill Forest, Washington
http://forestsociety.org/thingstodo/#event554
Thursday, July 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Conservation Center, Concord
Come learn the basics of how to lead a guided hike or nature walk on conservation land in your community. Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to be an "expert" to lead a hike…we'll teach you how plan, advertise, and pull off a successful, fun, and safe walk that will leave you wanting to do it all over again! Leading hikes and other forays is rewarding and a great way to contribute to the conservation effort in New Hampshire (the more people know about conservation land, the more likely they are to support conservation efforts!). Give it a shot!
What to bring: bag lunch, water, be prepared to go outside
Cost: Free
To sign up: Use the Register button above or contact Tina Ripley at or 224-9945.
http://forestsociety.org/thingstodo/#event555
Wednesday, July 24, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (RAIN DATE: Thursday, July 25)
Heald Tract, Wilton
If you have ever wondered what dragonflies look like up close, here is a chance to find out! Join Land Steward Program Specialist Carrie Deegan on a fun walk to learn about dragonfly biology and see which species we can find at the Heald Tract. This walk is appropriate for children and families too.
What to bring: Come prepared to be outside, and to potentially get your feet wet!
To sign up: email Carrie Deegan at 
or call 224-9945.
http://forestsociety.org/thingstodo/#event562
Saturday, September 28
Visit www.therocks.org/calendar.php for a calendar of events happening at The Rocks and in the surrounding area.
http://forestsociety.org/thingstodo/#event552
Tuesday, June 25 and Wednesday, June 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Conservation Center, Concord
Learn the steps involved in creating and/or refurbishing the beautiful routed wooden property signs that grace our Forest Society reservations! We are looking for some handy and energetic folks to help stencil, route, plane, sand, stain, varnish and paint signs during this workday blitz. There is something for all interests and abilities. We will bring the music and spring for a pizza lunch – you just need to bring enthusiasm and your work clothes!
What to bring: old clothes, work gloves. If you have a belt sander or router you're willing to bring, that would also be helpful!
To sign up: email Carrie Deegan at or call 224-9945.
http://forestsociety.org/thingstodo/#event553
July 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16
All workdays run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monadnock State Park, Jaffrey
Join conservation professionals and other volunteers from the Forest Society and NH State Parks in restoring hiking trails on New Hampshire's Mount Monadnock! Come for one day or several, alone or with friends! Prior trail maintenance experience is very welcome but not necessary. Tasks for the week will include restoring and re-marking trails, building waterbars, improving trail tread, and constructing footbridges.
Where: meet at Monadnock State Park headquarters at the end of Poole Road at 9 a.m.
What to bring: old clothes, work gloves (if you have them), a bag lunch, and plenty of water. Trail tools will be provided!
To sign up: email Carrie Deegan at or call 224-9945.
