Forest Society News & Updates

Powder Major

Forest Society Expands Powder Major’s Forest to Conserve Woods, Water, and Wildlife in the Great Bay Watershed

November 2, 2026

The Forest Society has protected 134 acres in Madbury, expanding Powder Major’s Forest to 434 acres. The addition strengthens a 700-acre conservation corridor, safeguarding wildlife habitat and helping protect drinking water sources for Portsmouth and Durham.

Morse Preserve burn

Prescribed Burns Support Healthy Forests at Morse Preserve

Justin Smulski | October 22, 2026

Fire isn't always a threat to our forests. Learn how a recent prescribed burn at the Forest Society's Morse Preserve in Alton is helping restore native plants, improve wildlife habitat, and support long-term forest health.

Margot Glass

Something Wild: Finding beauty in the overlooked

Dave Anderson | October 16, 2026

The Something Wild team takes nature appreciation indoors with a visit to Radical Quiet, a new exhibit at Manchester’s Currier Museum of Art. Discover how three artists capture the beauty of the natural world, from overlooked weeds and wildflowers to sweeping landscapes and ancient trees, inviting us to see familiar surroundings in a new light.