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Introducing the New "Tree-mendous" Volunteer Award!
At this summer's Volunteer Appreciation Day, the Forest Society handed out the first annual "Tree-mendous" Volunteer Awards.
![A bullfrog near the pond at The Rocks.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/2024-08/SW_Bullfrog%20best%20one%20by%20Nigel%20Manley_TheRocks_2024.jpg?h=7685ba0d&itok=jeBdKy35)
Something Wild: Reflecting on the watery zen of a frog pond
It's a place for meditation on the chill amphibian lifestyle of breeding, laying eggs and laying low next to the water, at times soaking up the summer sun or hiding in the lily pads.
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- Something Wild,
- Wildlife
![White Mountain National Forest view from the Forest Society's oldest continuously held reservation](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/LWCF_ViewfromBirdsNest_WMNF_LostRiver_ELord-830px.jpg?h=61ad2bfb&itok=MjlM1btg)
Forest Advocate: Land and Water Conservation Fund Celebrates Important Milestones
This historic legislation established a dedicated and permanent means for the conservation and protection of America’s irreplaceable natural, historic, cultural, and outdoor sites, including essential watersheds, open spaces, parks, trails and more.
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- Advocacy,
- Land Conservation,
- Clean Water
![The capitol dome in Concord.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/2024-08/Concord%20Capitol%20dome%20in%20winter%20aberry%202019RS.jpg?h=6cd83c45&itok=IRl60O0b)
Forest Advocate: Governor signs into law bill to limit PFAS use
We are hopeful that the passage of the bill into law marks a significant step forward to address the environmental contamination and public health consequences from PFAS.
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- Advocacy,
- Clean Water
![The new section of trail at Mt Major.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/2024-08/MtMajor_trailcomplete_landscape_8-24.jpg?h=9ffe7c3b&itok=GJBHBDK1)
Mt. Major Sustainability Upgrade Wraps Up
Join us for an official ribbon cutting and guided hike on September 12 to celebrate the completion of the three-month construction project, part of our years-long effort to make hiking at the beloved mountain safer, more environmentally friendly, and more welcoming.
- Tags:
- Recreation,
- Mount Major
![The trees at Moose Mountains.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/2024-08/HERO%20moose%20mountains%20jpg%20monkman_RS_SQ.jpg?h=05e732d1&itok=ebWRmaKi)
Forest Advocate: NH Department of Environmental Services Announces Next Steps for the Update of the State’s Climate Action Plan
NH DES announced it will begin the planning and drafting of the CCAP at two kickoff events in September.
- Tags:
- Advocacy,
- Climate,
- Clean Water
A Bobcat at the Conservation Center?
Social media posts confirm that homeowners in suburban settings are seeing healthy bobcats expanding from forests and ledges into the backyards of what had been former farmlands in southern and southeast NH.
![Fall colors at the beaver pond at Monson.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/2024-08/Monson_fallcolors_annaberry_10-12-23.jpg?h=6eb229a4&itok=1aEBdkyD)
Remembering Russell Dickerman and His Legacy at Monson Center
Over the past 25 years Russ has served as one of the Forest Society’s most active volunteers, which culminated through of his lifelong commitment to stewarding the property. Though his presence will be missed greatly, his legacy with Monson will endure for generations to come.