View from a mountaintop with blue skies and leafless trees

Protect the Last High-Elevation Lands on Mt. Kearsarge

For more than 100 years, the Forest Society and its partners have safeguarded nearly 9,500 acres on Mt. Kearsarge—beginning with the Rollins Memorial Park tract in 1918 and continuing with thousands of acres of vital forest and wildlife habitat. Now, we have a unique opportunity to conserve 230 acres of the final large private parcels near the summit. To complete the acquisition, we must reach a critical fundraising goal by October 1.

Hikers on Mount Major

Hike with Heart for our 5 Hikes Challenge

Join our Five Hikes Challenge, running now through October 31. Choose five hikes from more than 30 of our conserved forests across New Hampshire and discover new trails, quiet woodlands, and breathtaking views along the way. This year’s theme, “Hike with Heart,” is about connecting deeply with the land, caring for the places that sustain us, and sharing those experiences with others.

Forest Society News & Updates

Welcoming guests from Building Community in NH

"Building Community in NH" visits Concord Conservation Center

Dave Anderson | October 20, 2025

The Forest Society recently welcomed neighbors from Building Community in NH for a BYO lunch and a walk on the Merrimack River Floodplain trail. Guests from Ukraine, Afghanistan, Congo, Haiti, and Myanmar enjoyed fall colors, crafts, and a chance to connect with nature and the community.

Northern Saw-whet Owl

Tiny Owls, Big Night at Black Mountain

Carrie Deegan | October 20, 2025

A record night for the Black Mountain Banding Station! Fifteen Northern Saw-whet Owls were banded and released during a recent field trip, offering participants a rare look at this small, fierce nocturnal predator and the research that helps uncover its migration mysteries.

Group hike at a wetland overview at Monson Center

Revisiting Historic Monson Center

Dave Anderson | October 15, 2025

With foliage at its peak, it’s the perfect time to explore Forest Society trails through the annual 5 Hikes Challenge. Recent guided hikes brought visitors to the historic Monson Center in Milford and Hollis — once one of New Hampshire’s earliest inland settlements. There’s still time to complete your own five hikes or join upcoming staff-led outings at Mount Major and the new Dottie Bean Forest.