Forest Society Blog - News & Features

As National Public Lands Day coincides with the Forest Society’s 125th Annual Meeting, this article reflects on how generations of steady, everyday stewardship have shaped the New Hampshire landscapes we value today. It’s a reminder that lasting conservation often begins with a simple choice: to care for a place, and to keep choosing it over time.

New Hampshire could be in for a spectacular fall foliage season. Our Senior Director of Education Dave Anderson says a favorable mix of summer rain, warm autumn days and cool nights is creating ideal conditions for vibrant, long-lasting color across the Granite State.

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.

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.

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.

A devastating 1923 fire at the Profile House ultimately sparked a landmark conservation campaign that preserved Franconia Notch as a public park and memorial. A century later, its protected landscapes reflect the enduring power of community fundraising, public-private partnership and conservation advocacy.

From fledgling birds and evening veeries to fireflies, tree frogs and ripening berries, this poetic episode celebrates the familiar sights and sounds that make summer in New Hampshire wonderfully wild—while acknowledging that fall is never far behind.