Forest Society News & Updates

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.

Conservation Center Front Entrance

Solar Project Underway at Conservation Center

October 15, 2026

Work is underway on a new solar array and energy upgrades at the Conservation Center. Visitors may notice construction activity and temporary parking impacts through November as we work toward net-zero electricity use.