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![Kayakers paddle on the Contoocook River.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/MPC_2021_Contoocook_photoNancyGoodell_10-2021.jpg?h=71976bb4&itok=o7P2jX5e)
Pick a Paddle This Summer: Tips for Exploring Local Rivers
Whether you’re taking part in this summer's Merrimack Paddle Challenge or are boating for the first time, experienced paddlers share their advice for getting out on the water.
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- Clean Water,
- Recreation
![a closeup of a gypsy moth caterpillar munching on green oak leaf](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Lymantria%2520dispar%2520caterpillar.%2520Flickr%2520credit%2520USFWS%2520James%2520Appleby.jpg?h=74d0cd61&itok=kv2n07PT)
Forestry Friday: Using Invasive Species as a Learning Tool
Caterpillars can be a great opportunity to introduce young children to the wonders of the natural world.
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- Wildlife
Merrimack Paddle Challenge Returns
The do-it-yourself challenge runs from June 15 through September 30, 2022 along the Merrimack River and its tributaries.
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- Clean Water
![Group photos of FS staff and alumni](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Forest%2520Society%2520staff%2520and%2520alumni.jpg?h=71976bb4&itok=sn-w4ZfO)
Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway Celebrates 100th
The Renaissance for the MSG began in 1974.
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- Mount Monadnock,
- Mount Sunapee
![Smiling Students on Summit of Mount Major](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/CMS%2520on%2520Mt%2520Major%2520June%25206%252C%25202022%2520RESIZED.jpg?h=707772c7&itok=s1Ez-6WF)
Schools Celebrate Year-End By Hiking at Mt Major
One popular annual NH tradition is a hike to Mt Major in Alton as a capstone experience. (Photo: Michael Pelletier)
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- Mount Major
![The team sits on a bench on the floodplain in spring.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/SW_teamphoto_SophieOehlerphoto_6-1-22.jpeg?h=36a430d7&itok=UBtiCYya)
Something Wild: How to remember bird songs
Birds are singing everywhere this time of year, making it a great time to practice identifying birds by their songs and calls.
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- Wildlife,
- Something Wild
![Construction tape over a photo of The Rocks.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Rocks%2520closure%2520FB%2520cover%2520photo%25207-19-21.png?h=a6c55029&itok=WkUv4RHK)
Next Phase of Transformation Begins at The Rocks
Beginning June 1, The Rocks' grounds, trails, and parking lots will close to general public use.
![NH State Capital with blue sky and wispy clouds](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/StateHouseDannyTurner2.jpg?h=6bbce171&itok=rmdaba3Z)
Legislative Alert: NH Legislature Approves Bill to Improve Solid Waste Landfill Siting Rules
Please contact the Governor and ask him to support HB 1454!
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- Advocacy