Three people wearing hiking backpacks look over a lake vista

Make a Difference with a Forest Society Membership!

Our members make us what we are today — enabling land conservation, active forest management, recreation opportunities, and dedicated education and advocacy efforts. If you join our membership by May 31st, you can enjoy an annual membership for 15 months!

A rocky ledge over looking green trees and a lake

Help Continue a Tradition of Conservation on Mount Monadnock!

Mount Monadnock is a storied landmark of historical, cultural and ecological significance in New Hampshire.  The trails that navigate its forested slopes and rocky outcroppings have attracted thousands of nature enthusiasts, dating back to the days of Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Join the Forest Society in our newest campaign to further protect the treasured trails of this iconic New England mountain! 

Forest Society News & Updates

Creek Farm Volunteer

Hands in the Dirt, Hearts in the Work: Reflections on Our Volunteer Community

Sophie Oehler | May 30, 2025

From hauling brush at Creek Farm to planting chestnut trees in Deering, our volunteers have been busy this spring—and we couldn’t be more grateful. This season has brought new faces, longtime partners, and a whole lot of meaningful progress to Forest Society properties across the state.

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Something Wild: Rescuing NH's wild turtles

Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt, Dave Anderson | May 30, 2025

Turtles are on the move in New Hampshire this time of year, in search of nesting grounds. It's a high risk time for pregnant females if they have to cross roads to find a good spot. Dave Anderson talks with Drew Stevens and Dallas Huggins, founders and licensed wildlife rehabilitators with New Hampshire Turtle Rescue, based in Nottingham.

Hikers begin their visit at Mt. Major

Visitor Survey Coming to Mount Major – Share Your Voice This Summer

Carrie Deegan | May 29, 2025

The Forest Society is launching a new Visitor Use Management Study this summer to better understand the experiences, needs, and preferences of those who love this iconic mountain.