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.

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Join us in the Sunapee region for our 124th Annual Meeting!

Please join in the fun on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Colby-Sawyer College in New London for a day of connection, celebration, and inspiration. The day kicks off with optional morning field trips (8:30–11:30 a.m.) exploring the beauty and natural diversity of the region, followed by a buffet lunch at noon. At 1:00 p.m., we’ll gather for our business meeting, awards, and recognitions, and then enjoy our featured program, Formative Experiences: How Forest Society Internships Shape Career and Life Paths, starting at 2:00 p.m.

Forest Society News & Updates

Glenn Coppelman photo fall scene

Glimpses of Nature: Photography by Glenn Coppelman on Display at the Conservation Center

Brenna Woodman | September 22, 2025

Discover the quiet beauty of New Hampshire’s landscapes in Glimpses of Nature, a photography exhibit by longtime Forest Society member Glenn Coppelman. On view at the Conservation Center in Concord through October, the collection captures striking moments in forests, fields, and night skies—inviting visitors to pause, look closer, and celebrate the natural world.

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In photos and video: 19th annual Monadnock Trails Week kicks off

September 7, 2025

The 19th annual Monadnock Trails Week brought volunteers and Forest Society staff together to tackle essential trail projects on Mount Monadnock, rerouting eroded sections and reinforcing paths to keep the mountain’s popular hiking routes safe and sustainable.

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Something Wild: Admiring the stature of the sycamore

Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt, Dave Anderson | September 5, 2025

The Something Wild team visited NH’s largest sycamore at Concord’s Kimball-Jenkins Estate. Over 300 years old and 100 feet tall, its massive trunk spans 18 feet around. Rare in NH, sycamores thrive along rivers and support diverse wildlife. This historic tree is a natural treasure in the heart of the city.