Welcome to the Forest Society's events calendar! Click on the event name to find more information and register through the Forest Society or one of our community partners.
Join us for the 2nd week of the Bretzfelder Summer Series. What do a turtle’s shell, a skunk’s stripes, and an owl’s talons all have in common? They are all examples of adaptations that help the animal survive. Join a Squam Lakes Natural Science Center naturalist to meet some of our animal ambassadors and discover the adaptations that help them survive and thrive in the wild places they live.
RSVPs are appreciated but not required. Walk-ins are welcome; those registered will receive updates about any changes.
Shipwrecks, disguises, and mistaken identities spark the joyful chaos of “Twelfth Night”, Shakespeare’s most playful romantic comedy. Love runs amok, wit flies, and nothing is quite what it seems in this mischievous and music-filled tale. This bittersweet and farcical production invites audiences of all ages to relax, laugh, and revel in Shakespeare at his madcap best!
Get outside and explore New Hampshire with the Forest Society's 2026 Five Hikes Challenge. Visit five featured destinations, enjoy new adventures, and earn a commemorative patch for completing the challenge. Registration opens August 1.
Join Rooted Rose and the Forest Society for an early evening paddleboard adventure on the Merrimack River. This guided experience includes a paddleboard rental and a mid-river meditation session to help you slow down and practice mindfulness.
Step into the sweet world of maple syrup this summer! Join us for a fun and flavorful guided tour as we follow the journey from tree to table.
Join us for a fun morning of outdoor exploration, discovery, and hands-on activities in nature. Children will have the opportunity to learn, play, and connect with the natural world through engaging experiences designed for young explorers.
Ages 5 - 11 welcome.
Vista and Vibes concert on August 22 is your chance to soak up the last of summer with live music, good company, and stunning scenery. Bring a blanket or chair and grab your spot on the lawn: music starts at 4:30pm featuring the Wicked Smart Horn Band.
Discover how the Eastern White Pine became a powerful symbol of resistance in the years leading up to the American Revolution. This program explores the 1772 Pine Tree Riot in Weare and the opposition to the King’s Broad Arrow Policy, which reserved the tallest pines for the British Royal Navy. Learn how these events helped spark revolutionary sentiment in New England and shaped the fight for independence. Presented by forest historian and retired U.S. Forest Service naturalist David Govatski.
RSVPs are appreciated but not required. Walk-ins are welcome; those registered will receive updates about any changes.
Join the Forest Society and the Harris Center for a special field tour of the proposed Nelson Highlands Forest conservation project overlooking Lake Nubanusit. Learn about efforts to protect this remarkable 655-acre landscape and choose between a guided paddling excursion on Lake Nubanusit or an off-trail hiking adventure through the property's forests, ridgelines, and natural features.
