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Lunchtime Live Guest Speaker Niché Epps is pictured at home during her demonstration.

Lunchtime Live Episodes Available Here

Anna Berry | May 18, 2020

You can see past virtual field trips, fireside Friday readings, and more here.

Two boys in snowsuits play near a puddle in a field.

Forest Journal: Responsible recreation in the ''new normal"

Anna Berry | May 10, 2020

Since the Berry family's winter hike two months ago, they have walked a lot of new trails — even if they've only made it halfway. And for the time being, they are grateful to be healthy and be outside.

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Recreation
Green pins mark a digital map of easement lands.

A Trail Less Traveled: Easement Lands Guide

Naomi Brattlof | May 1, 2020

Check out our new Easement Lands Guide for even more outdoor recreation opportunities! The lands we've highlighted are Conservation Easement Properties on land owned by towns, other organizations or individuals.

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Recreation
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State Forester Brad Simpkins moves on to U.S. Forest Service

Matt Leahy | April 23, 2020

New Hampshire State Forester Brad Simpkins recently left the position in order to take a new job with the U.S. Forest Service’s Cooperative Fire Program in Durham.

A mink standing on snow looks at the camera.

Wildlife on the Merrimack River Floodplain

Ellen Kenny | April 20, 2020

Photographer Ellen Kenny is a frequent visitor to the Concord Merrimack River Outdoor Education and Conservation Area. She shares some recent observations and wildlife photographs.

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Wildlife
A colorful wood duck drake on top of water.

Northern waterfowl return to ice-free waters

Dave Anderson | April 15, 2020

Wood ducks are "dabbling" ducks: feeding on the surface of the water and not diving for food. They eat pond weeds, berries, seeds, aquatic insects and even acorns.

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Wildlife