Forest Society Blog - News & Features

As National Public Lands Day coincides with the Forest Society’s 125th Annual Meeting, this article reflects on how generations of steady, everyday stewardship have shaped the New Hampshire landscapes we value today. It’s a reminder that lasting conservation often begins with a simple choice: to care for a place, and to keep choosing it over time.

New Hampshire could be in for a spectacular fall foliage season. Our Senior Director of Education Dave Anderson says a favorable mix of summer rain, warm autumn days and cool nights is creating ideal conditions for vibrant, long-lasting color across the Granite State.

Fall may be approaching, but New Hampshire’s best hiking season is just beginning. Discover simple tips for fueling and hydrating on the trail — and find inspiration to get outside with the Forest Society’s 2026 Five Hikes Challenge.

Join the Forest Society for a month of stewardship at Mount Major in Alton. With heavy use comes real impact—trash, erosion, and strain on trails and water. From volunteer outreach and trail work to a self-guided Earth Day cleanup, there are simple ways to help care for this well-loved place. Be part of protecting it for the future.

Winter forests are full of hidden microclimates, from snow-sheltered deer yards beneath conifers to sun-warmed tree wells in hardwood stands. As explored on Something Wild, these subtle snow patterns shape how wildlife survives the coldest months.

Winter in New Hampshire’s North Country invites quiet reflection — on snowy trails, forested ridgelines, and the sense of place shaped by generations of foresight and care. The landscapes we enjoy today exist because people came together to protect forests and open spaces, a legacy that continues to support wellbeing, recreation, and connection year-round.

The Les Clark Nature Trail behind our Conservation Center in Concord is open again! After several weeks of upgrades, the quarter-mile path now meets federal accessibility standards with a smoother surface, new benches overlooking Mill Brook and the Merrimack River, and a small turnaround near the river kiosk.

To close out this year’s Five Hikes Challenge, participants enjoyed a beautiful fall day exploring the Dottie Bean Forest in Farmington — a landscape of family legacy, open blueberry ledges, and mountain views.