Forest Society Blog - News & Features

The Forest Society has protected 134 acres in Madbury, expanding Powder Major’s Forest to 434 acres. The addition strengthens a 700-acre conservation corridor, safeguarding wildlife habitat and helping protect drinking water sources for Portsmouth and Durham.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Forest Society has named the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) its 2026 Conservationist of the Year. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, LCHIP has helped protect 250,000 acres statewide while preserving the natural and historic places that make New Hampshire unique.

Fred and Gale Tobbe of Northwood have been named the Forest Society’s 2026 Trish Churchill Volunteers of the Year. Learn how more than a decade of land stewardship—and 35 years of connection to the Forest Society—have made them dedicated ambassadors for conservation across New Hampshire.

New Hampshire’s lakes are among the cleanest in the country, but invasive species remain a growing threat. Learn how Chinese mystery snails and spiny water fleas are spreading — and the simple steps boaters and anglers can take to help keep them out.