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The new section of trail at Mt Major.

Mt. Major Sustainability Upgrade Wraps Up

Anna Berry | August 27, 2024

Join us for an official ribbon cutting and guided hike on September 12 to celebrate the completion of the three-month construction project, part of our years-long effort to make hiking at the beloved mountain safer, more environmentally friendly, and more welcoming.

Two people wearing hard hats, holding hand tools moving a large rock with information about 18th Annual Monadnock Trails Week, Sept 5-9, 2024.

Join the Forest Society & NH State Parks for the 18th Annual Monadnock Trails Week, September 5-9

August 20, 2024

Everyone can help with trail improvements and clean-up to support hiking at this special place! 

The pavilion at Bretzfelder Park in summer.

Bretzfelder Park Summer Family Educational Series Kicks Off August 7 in Bethlehem

July 18, 2024

The Society for the Protection of NH Forests and Bretzfelder Park Committee offer the free educational series twice a year.

Volunteers and staff pose at Gipson Forest.

Monadnock Ledger-Transcript: New trail brings new adventure to Stephenson Memorial Library

Jessica Timmons | July 18, 2024

“The goal is for community members who are using the library to be able to enjoy the trail system. The library can also provide a safe and easy parking for those wishing to access the trails,” Carrie Deegan of the Forest Society stated.

A woman walks across a field carrying a container to pick blueberries.

Hike, Pick, Eat & Repeat

Anna Berry | July 18, 2024

It's blueberry season! Combine walking or hiking with blueberry picking on these five featured Forest Society properties and easement lands.

Jennings Forest as seen from above in spring with thunder clouds.

Elisabeth Maley, Daughter of Ellen Jennings, Donates 314-Acre Addition to Jennings Forest in New Durham

June 12, 2024

Jennings Forest expands with a gift of land from Elisabeth Maley.

Matt and Donovan pose outside behind a rock wall.

Meet our Seasonal Staff Members

June 6, 2024

With so much to accomplish during our field season, we're lucky to have their experience and expertise contributing to our work.

A view from the summit of Mount Major.

We Need Your Help! Support Sustainable Trail Improvements at Mount Major

Anne Truslow | May 14, 2024

Soil erosion, off-trail usage, dog waste, and trash are just some of the visitor-created impacts Forest Society staff and volunteers contend with throughout the year.