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.
Tuesday, July 3, 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. or after the fireworks
Evelyn H. & Albert D. Morse, Sr. Preserve, Alton
Forest Society Land Stewards Ken and Suzanne Marvin will lead a group of outdoor enthusiasts on a full moon night hike at the beautiful Morse Preserve. You will be among a group of hiking enthusiasts who want to go on a full moon hike on the Morse Preserve in the summer. This year's July full moon coincides with the Alton Bay Firework Celebration of the 4th of July on the evening of the 3rd. We are not certain that the fireworks will be visible but they are scheduled for 9:30 p.m., and we hope to see them or maybe some others off in the distant vista. Bring your headlamps or flashlights. Come prepared for cool conditions, with layers. Don't forget water.
Cost: FREE
Registration: Pre-registration is requested. Email the Marvins at ksmarvin@gmail.com or call 781-272-7878.
Visit www.therocks.org/calendar.php for a calendar of events happening at The Rocks and in the surrounding area.
Thursday, May 24, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Conservation Center and Estes Forest, Concord
This is a full day workshop using classroom and field instruction to teach participants how to work safely with a chainsaw in the woods. Topics will include safety considerations, felling, bucking, and routine maintenance. Please bring your own saw, fuel, oil, maintenance tools, safety equipment, and bag lunch. You may also attend this workshop without a saw and learn by observing others.
Cost: $30 for non-members, $20 for Forest Society members, FREE for Forest Society Land Stewards.
For details or to participate, contact Carrie Deegan at 
or 603-224-9945.
Wednesday, June 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Conservation Center, Concord
Have you ever been on a great group hike or nature walk? Ever secretly wanted to lead one yourself? Well, you can do it! And you don't have to be an "expert"! We'll teach you some techniques, tips and skills for planning and leading a successful guided hike, and then you can try it out on a conservation property in your community.
What to bring: bag lunch, water
Cost: Free
How to sign up: Use the Register button above, email Tina Ripley at 
, or call 224-9945.
Tuesday, May 22, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Yatsevitch Forest, Cornish and Plainfield
The Yatsevitch Forest in Cornish and Plainfield has nutrient-rich soils that support a number of rare and uncommon plants. Unfortunately, several invasive plant species threaten these rare plant communities. Participants will learn to identify invasive plants, and will work together to implement appropriate control measures.
For details or to participate, contact Carrie Deegan at or 603-224-9945.
Tuesday, June 5 and Wednesday June 6, 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. The Forest Society seeks some handy and energetic folks to help stencil, route, plane, sand, stain, varnish, and paint signs during this workday blitz. There are projects for all interests and abilities; just need to bring enthusiasm and your work clothes.
For details or to participate, contact Carrie Deegan at or 603-224-9945.
Tuesday, June 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
High Watch Reservation, Effingham
If you've ever been to Green Mountain in Effingham, you know that there is amazing view of the Ossipee Mountains from the fire tower at the summit. On June 12th we'll be restoring a trail that leaves from near the summit of Green Mountain to a second high point, Hanson Top, where the views are just as amazing…only you don't have to climb a tower to see them! We will clear and mark this currently underused and underappreciated trail, as well as expand the view point at Hanson Top.
What to bring: work clothes, gloves, boots, water, and a bag lunch.
How to sign up: contact Carrie Deegan at or 603-224-9945.
Friday, July 13 through Tuesday, July 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mount 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. 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.
For details or to participate, contact Carrie Deegan at or 603-224-9945.
Exhibits are open for viewing weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A percentage of
sales will benefit the work of the Forest Society.
Please call 603-224-9945 before visiting as the
exhibit room may be in use. It also serves as a meeting space.
Friday, May 11 through Thursday, June 28
Now 102 years old, Peterborough artist Fred Fry began painting when he was 100. His preferred subject is birds, and he has a collection of about 450 paintings of birds from all over the world, including New Hampshire. Fry suffers from macular degeneration and consequently requires special full spectrum lighting to enable the painting. He grew up in Williamsport Pennsylvania and moved to New Hampshire in 2007.
