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An Eastern Cottonwood catkin.

Something Wild: Big-toothed and trembling, some respect for poplars 

Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt, Dave Anderson | April 21, 2025

Have you ever walked or paddled along a riverbank, and noticed a towering tree with deeply-furrowed gray bark and huge bright green leaves that flutter in the breeze like butterfly wings? If so, you’ve probably met the Eastern Cottonwood.

Earth Day Volunteers, 2023

Forest Journal: Earth Day's seeds were planted 55 years ago

April 21, 2025

The Forest Society's Sophie Oehler reflects on Earth Day's intention and legacy. 

Man wearing a green shirt with the word VTOP on the back

Reshaping the Mt Major Experience with VTOP

Sophie Oehler | March 27, 2025

The Forest Society's Volunteer Trailhead Outreach Program is seeking more volunteers to continue their vital work in engaging and educating hikers at Mt Major!

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Volunteers
Four mason jars filled with a variety of dried mushrooms

Forest Journal: A 'witch's brew' of medicinal mushrooms

Carrie Deegan | March 25, 2025

The Forest Society's Carrie Deegan gives you a guide to the secret ingredients in her morning coffee: mushrooms!

Forester of the Year Weisiger Knows Woodlands

March 23, 2025

Managing Forester Wendy Weisiger named Forester of the Year by Granite State Society of American Foresters

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Forestry
Eastern Coyote stands on a snowy hill

Something Wild: "The fragile balance of deer and coyotes in late winter"

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | March 12, 2025

The circle of life continues to turn this winter as coyotes seek out deer for a much needed meal. 

Yellow sign reads "habitat restoration area" in front of meadowed clearing

Forestry Friday: Managing Forestlands for Wildlife Habitat Health

Steven Junkin | February 21, 2025

Staff Forester, Steve Junkin, tells the story of his work managing a Forest Society property to enhance nesting habitat for a variety of turtle species. 

Two women stand in front of a large window holding a large donation check

The Forest Society Partners with Littleton Co-Op as January Non-Profit of the Month

Sophie Oehler | February 21, 2025

The Forest Society is endlessly grateful to the Littleton Co-Op for their January donation drive in support of The Rocks!

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The Rocks