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The pavilion at Bretzfelder Park in summer.

Bretzfelder Park Summer Family Educational Series Kicks Off August 7 in Bethlehem

July 18, 2024

The Society for the Protection of NH Forests and Bretzfelder Park Committee offer the free educational series twice a year.

Museum of the White Mountains Director Meghan C. Doherty explained the exhibit to the group.

Forest Society Joins NH Conservation Community in Learning Journey About Indigenous Connections to Land

Anna Berry | July 18, 2024

Participants of the NH Learning Journey aimed to foster foundational understanding of the deep history of our landscapes and strengthen our ability to respectfully engage with indigenous people in our conservation work. 

Volunteers and staff pose at Gipson Forest.

Monadnock Ledger-Transcript: New trail brings new adventure to Stephenson Memorial Library

Jessica Timmons | July 18, 2024

“The goal is for community members who are using the library to be able to enjoy the trail system. The library can also provide a safe and easy parking for those wishing to access the trails,” Carrie Deegan of the Forest Society stated.

A woman walks across a field carrying a container to pick blueberries.

Hike, Pick, Eat & Repeat

Anna Berry | July 18, 2024

It's blueberry season! Combine walking or hiking with blueberry picking on these five featured Forest Society properties and easement lands.

A promotion for the program with a photo of a nutshell study in the background.

Forest Society North at The Rocks Kicks Off Programs on "Mother of Forensic Science" Frances Glessner Lee

July 17, 2024

The evening celebrates Frances Glessner Lee's legacy as the "mother of forensic science" and the 20th anniversary of Corinne Botz's book. 

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Chris, Dave, and Sy talk about animals during their visit.

Something Wild: Sy & the orphaned hummingbirds

Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt, Dave Anderson | July 17, 2024

Her admiration for hummingbirds is evident: "They're the lightest birds in the sky. They're just full of air — they're just a bunch of lungs. They're like most birds; their feathers are hollow, their bones are hollow."

A handwoven basket made by Amanda Ennis is on display.

A Tie That Binds: An Interview with Basket Maker Amanda Ennis

Anna Berry | July 15, 2024

For Amanda Ennis, ash trees help carry on traditions like basket weaving.

a framed photograph of a lake and mountain during autumn

On Display: "White Mountain Images," Art Exhibit at the Conservation Center with Chris Whiton

Sophie Oehler | July 9, 2024

Our new art exhibit features photography from Chris Whiton.