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Wildlife Wednesday: A Winter's Tracking Reflection
Dave Anderson takes a winter walk through the woods and reflects on his wildlife track findings.
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- Wildlife
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New Faces at the Forest Society
We've welcomed a few new faces to the Forest Society over the past few months and we're excited to introduce them to you.
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- Land Conservation,
- Volunteers
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Something Wild: You Really Otter Know Better!
Something Wild explores all things otter.
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- Wildlife,
- Something Wild
![Sophie Oehler reads at the Forest Society.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/FN_SophieOehlerreading_annaberry_2-1-23.jpg?h=31125640&itok=snLwcUWp)
Sophie Suggests: What to Read & Watch This Winter
Stuck on what to read this year? Check out these titles recommended by our communications coordinator!
- Tags:
- Wildlife,
- Recreation
Coming Soon to Creek Farm: A Better Visitor Experience
With support from the Portsmouth Rotary Club and other generous donors, Creek Farm will soon have new public restrooms.
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- Creek Farm,
- Recreation
![The Rocks' Carriage Barn under construction with Christmas trees and wreaths for sale out front.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Rocks_construction_Novemberprogress_ChristmastreesandCarriageBarn_PhotoShannaHale_RS_11-2022.jpg?h=c8cfad63&itok=_1kmMgti)
Local Businesses Purchase $300,000 in Tax Credits to Support Forest Society North at The Rocks
The Tax Credits are being used to renovate the 1884 Carriage Barn as a new program and event center at The Rocks, which will be known as the Forest Society North at The Rocks.
- Tags:
- The Rocks
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What We Accomplished Together in 2022
Over the past year, we completed 12 land protection projects, encompassing nearly 2,200 acres.
- Tags:
- Land Conservation,
- Volunteers,
- Climate
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New Study Shows Climate Change’s Impact on New England Winters
Most notably, two of the top five cities that experienced the largest increase in winter temperatures were in New England.