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A black and white view of the forested White Mountains overlooking Echo Lake.

The Old Man & the Forest Society

Dave Anderson, Anna Berry | May 3, 2023

In 1923, the Forest Society led a campaign to purchase 6,000 acres in Franconia Notch, including the Old Man of the Mountain, the Flume, the Basin, and two mountain lakes.

A group of hikers from Nashua and Dunbarton volunteered to pick up trash along the trail.

Every Day is Earth Day at the Forest Society

Anna Berry | April 17, 2023

Here are a few ways you can help us protect our state's natural places in honor of Earth Day on Saturday, April 22.

A view from above the Cole conservation easement in Cornish.

Tradition of Generosity and Conservation Continues at Yatsevitch Forest

March 22, 2023

The conservation easement now fully encompasses the rich forest habitat in the area.

The Mitchells look out over Piper Mountain.

Gilmanton Couple Sees Conservation Vision Completed

March 13, 2023

The couple donated a conservation easement on the last 40 acres in their ownership to the Forest Society.

A group gathers in front of a snowy forest for a photo commemorating the expansion of Champlin Forest.

Celebrating Land Protection at Champlin Forest

Anna Berry | February 27, 2023

Despite frigid temperatures, the group toasted the achievement with hot chocolate and explored the newly protected land on foot.

Derevya Farms wetlands

100+ Acres in Allenstown Protected Forever Thanks to Trowbridge-Bonk Family & Forest Society Supporters

February 23, 2023

The Bonk-Trowbridge family generously donated the conservation easement and will retain ownership of the land.

What’s the first sign of spring in NH?

Kelly Whalen | February 22, 2023

The lecture series honors the environmental and scholarly legacies of Hillsborough residents Annette and William Cottrell, as well as that of New Hampshire’s first research forester, Henry Ives Baldwin.