Forest Society News & Updates

Hikers

Forest Journal: Fuel your hike, feed your spirit as fall approaches

Carrie Deegan | August 24, 2026

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.

Flying squirrel

Something Wild: Flying squirrels are closer than you think

Dave Anderson | August 24, 2026

New Hampshire’s two species of flying squirrels are tiny, nocturnal gliders — and important indicators of forest health. Learn how these elusive animals navigate the treetops, what they eat, and how you can even help researchers track them.

Oystercatcher bird

Something Wild: Saving birds to save the planet

Dave Anderson | August 6, 2026

Conservation success stories offer powerful proof that declining bird populations can recover when given the chance. Author and researcher Scott Weidensaul shares what’s working for birds around the world — and a few simple ways each of us can help closer to home.