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Leopold Benches at Creek Farm

Linger a Little Longer

Sarah Kern | September 27, 2023

As the trail weaves along where the forest meet the tides, we wanted to encourage our visitors to stay and linger a little longer at Creek Farm.

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Creek Farm
An autumn view of the Mahoosuc Highlands from above.

Press Release: Forest Society and Partners Protect Shelburne Valley and Bald Cap Peak Forests

Kelly Whalen | September 25, 2023

“These 3,700 acres are a remarkable addition to our constellation of nearly 200 forest reservations statewide,” said Jack Savage, president of the Forest Society.

NH State Capital Dome against blue sky, American and POW flag waving

New Hampshire Current Use Board to Hold Public Forums

Matt Leahy | September 25, 2023

The NH Current Use Board to hold public will be holding a series of public forums to accept comments on the State’s Current Use Program starting in November.

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Advocacy
Solar panels at The Rocks in a Christmas tree field surrounded by wildflowers in summer.

International Energy Agency Releases Net Zero Roadmap

Matt Leahy | September 24, 2023

The report is at once sobering; it notes that the path to hitting that target has narrowed.

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Advocacy,
Climate
An osprey carries a fish head first over water.

Something Wild: Celebrating New Hampshire's Osprey Success Story

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | September 22, 2023

Osprey nests have become a common sight in New Hampshire. But that was not the case forty years ago, when N.H.’s osprey population was in peril.

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Wildlife
Land Trust Alliance Accredited Land Trust

Forest Society Invites Public Comment for LTA Accreditation Renewal

Naomi Brattlof | September 20, 2023

The Forest Society was one of the earliest adopters of these standards.

colorful hikers pose at open summit for portrait with scenic mountains and lake background

"5 Hikes Challenge" visits Morse Preserve

Dave Anderson | September 18, 2023

It was a beautiful day to check off one of five hikes during the 5 Hikes Challenge.

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Education
All ages and stages enjoy building an owl box!

Lemonade Out of Lemons, Habitat Out of Trees

Sarah Kern | September 18, 2023

After Eversource cut down 40 pine trees along Little Harbor Road a few years ago due to safety concerns, the Forest Society's Creek Farm staff went to work by turning the trees into habitat.