Forest Society News & Updates

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.

2026 Presidents Award

Forest Society Honors Retired Scientists Mariko Yamasaki and Steve Fay with 2026 President's Award

October 7, 2026

The Forest Society has presented its 2026 President’s Award to retired U.S. Forest Service scientists Mariko Yamasaki and Steve Fay for their leadership in the effort to protect the Bartlett Experimental Forest. Their advocacy has helped elevate the importance of this 90-year “living laboratory” and the vital forest research it supports.