Forest Society Blog - News & Features

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Extreme birder and photographer Gino Ellison shares practical tips for spotting and photographing birds, from mastering binoculars and spotting scopes to using back-button focus and a monopod. His most important advice is simple: start with the birds in your own backyard, learn your equipment, and practice patience.

American beech trees are a distinctive and vital part of New Hampshire’s northern hardwood forests, providing food and habitat for wildlife while adding year-round beauty to the landscape. But the spread of beech leaf disease could dramatically reshape these forests, making it more important than ever to appreciate—and protect—this remarkable tree.