Forest Society Blog - News & Features

Concord nature trail to become wheelchair-accessible

October 15, 2025

From the Concord Monitor: The Forest Society’s Les Clark Nature Trail in Concord will close temporarily starting today for upgrades to meet federal accessibility standards. The project will make the popular Merrimack River floodplain trail smoother and more accessible for people using wheelchairs, strollers, and other mobility aids. Work is expected to take four to six weeks.

Tags:: Conservation Center,; Land Conservation,; Land Stewards,; Recreation

Improving Access at the Merrimack River Floodplain Trail

Dylan Summers | October 14, 2025

The Forest Society is improving accessibility at the Merrimack River floodplain in Concord! A section of the Les Clark Nature Trail will be upgraded this fall to better accommodate visitors using wheelchairs, strollers, and other mobility devices. The trail will be closed beginning October 15 for construction. Read the full FAQ for details on the project and what to expect.

Tags:: Conservation Center,; Land Stewards,; Land Conservation,; Wildlife,; Education

Local students pose at Merrimack River Floodplain trailhead

Local students explore Mill Brook on Merrimack River Floodplain in Concord

Dave Anderson | October 6, 2025

Mill Brook Elementary students are exploring the Merrimack River Floodplain, studying water, wildlife, and river history—complete with mussel shells, animal tracks, and even a bald eagle sighting!

Tags:: Education,; Conservation Center

Glimpses of Nature: Photography by Glenn Coppelman on Display at the Conservation Center

Brenna Woodman | September 22, 2025

Discover the quiet beauty of New Hampshire’s landscapes in Glimpses of Nature, a photography exhibit by longtime Forest Society member Glenn Coppelman. On view at the Conservation Center in Concord through October, the collection captures striking moments in forests, fields, and night skies—inviting visitors to pause, look closer, and celebrate the natural world.

Tags:: Conservation Center

Love of the Land: Art Exhibit by Alicia Drakiotes on Display at the Conservation Center

July 1, 2025

Now on display at the Forest Society’s Conservation Center: Love of the Land by New Hampshire artist Alicia K. Drakiotes. Her expressive oil paintings capture the beauty and impermanence of rural landscapes, stonework, and coastal scenes. On view through August 30.