Green fields and trees at Morrill Farm.

Support Farming for the Future: Help Protect Morrill Dairy Farm

The Forest Society is fortunate to be working again with the Morrill Family of Penacook to conserve the land base that supports their fourth-generation farm, located along the main stem of the Merrimack River just north of Sewall’s Falls and the Concord-Penacook border. Started by Rob Morrill’s grandfather in 1925, the Morrill Dairy Farm is approaching its centennial and has provided milk to the Hood plant on North Main Street in Concord for its entire history. We want to protect the land from subdivision and development while allowing for agricultural uses and recreation, including fishing, hunting, and paddling. To complete this project, we must raise a total of $263,000, including at least $100,000 in private donations.

A young boy hikes through a field of ferns with his father behind him.

Take the 5 Hikes Challenge!

The Forest Society's popular do-it-yourself hiking adventure is back for its fifth year this fall with the theme of “We all belong outdoors!” The 5 Hikes Challenge runs from August 31 through October 31 and includes more than 30 unique and scenic walking or hiking destinations on Forest Society conservation land throughout New Hampshire. Members participate for free.

Forest Society News & Updates

Jack speaking to the crowd.

Forest Society Marks 123rd Year at Annual Meeting

Anna Berry | October 1, 2024

We honored three special award winners: Conservationist of the Year Bob Wells, of Hopkinton; Trish Churchill Volunteer of the Year Hiel Lindquist, of Fitzwilliam; and, President's Award honoree Tom Masland, of Canterbury.

The cover shows The Rocks from above.

Forest Society Publishes 123rd Annual Report

September 30, 2024

"On behalf of the Board of Trustees and our staff, we want to thank you, our members and supporters, for making Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) another successful year," President Jack Savage wrote in the Letter to Members. "As this annual report indicates, the Forest Society is in solid financial position overall as we strive for operational budget stability year to year."

The trip at the kiosk at Silk Farm.

Something Wild: Exploring NH Audubon’s All Persons Trail and pollinator garden

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | September 25, 2024

Today, the Something Wild team is at NH Audubon’s Silk Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Concord, touring the pollinator meadow and the adjoining All Persons Trail. About two-thirds of a mile long, the trail winds through a pollinator meadow and grassland habitat, extending into the woods on the shores of Turkey Pond.