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A group of people stand near the ocean and gather around a dog

Turn Earth Day into Earth Month with the Forest Society!

Anna Berry | April 2, 2024

There are many ways to care for the environment and support local conservation efforts this month!

Sophie Oehler takes her dog, Auggie, for a walk on the partially frozen floodplain.

Forest Journal: Spring is here: March is a Mix of Ice, Mud & Buds

Anna Berry | March 30, 2024

As tempting as it may be to stuff jackets and boots in the closet and head into the woods (or climb a mountain to view the upcoming solar eclipse), there may still be a mix of mud and ice on local trails.

Looking into the woods, with only a bit of snow, at Heald Tract.

Forest Advocate: The U.S. had its warmest winter on record in 2024, according to NOAA

Matt Leahy | March 28, 2024

New Hampshire was one of the states that had its warmest winter on record.

The United States Capitol Building seen above a foreground of deciduous trees.

Forest Advocate: Support the Bartlett and Massabesic Experimental Forests

Matt Leahy | March 28, 2024

We urge you to contact the USFS to ask the agency to continue the long-term and peer-reviewed research at both these centers.

Part of Massabesic Lake is covered in ice with geese on the open water.

Something Wild: Lake ice is more than just frozen water

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | March 27, 2024

Ice acts as an insulator, reflecting sunlight so water at the bottom stays dark and cold. 

Forest Notes, Winter 2024 Cover

We want to hear from you: Take our Forest Notes survey!

Ryan Smith | March 20, 2024

Complete a short survey about Forest Notes and be entered to win a Forest Society hat.

Pruning Workshop

Pruning is a Personal Process

Sarah Kern | March 15, 2024

The art of pruning fruit trees is a mix of both science, personal experience, and the relationship between the pruner, the tree and the property owner.

A robin on a branch in spring.

Something Wild: Are bird feeders for the birds? Or us?

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | March 12, 2024

Are your local birds dependent on bird feeders? Are we doing them any great service by providing supplemental food during these coldest months of the year? The general consensus is no.