Forest Society |

A view over a stonewall at Monson Center of trees and a field.

Founded by a handful of concerned citizens in 1901, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is one of the country's most effective statewide land conservation organizations.

Kayak on a beach along the Merrimack River

Launch Into the Merrimack Paddle Challenge

The do-it-yourself challenge runs from June 15 through Sep. 30 along the Merrimack River and its tributaries. Adventurers will receive five laminated paddle guides complete with maps, locations of put-ins and take-outs, and information about points of interest along the way.

Save the Date: 120th Annual Meeting

You're invited to the Forest Society's 120th Annual Meeting on Saturday, September 25 at 1 PM. Join us outdoors at Creek Farm for field trips, picnic lunch, a conversation with Dr. Caroline Finney on "race, land, and belonging" — plus the Conservationist of the Year award.

Registration opens soon