Forest Society Blog - News & Features

Bethlehem Elementary fifth-graders, volunteers, and FedEx workers pose after the loading was complete.

Special Delivery: 400 Christmas Trees Travel from The Rocks to Military Families

Anna Berry | December 14, 2021

The annual Trees for Troops program is part of the Spirit of Christmas Foundation.

Tags:: The Rocks

A green field at Champlin Forest in springtime.

Champlin Forest in Rochester Receives Local & State Support

December 14, 2021

An addition to Champlin Forest is within reach after a Land & Community Heritage Investment Program Grant, NH Department of Environmental Services Aquatic Resource Mitigation Grant, and Rochester Conservation Commission Support.

Tags:: Land Conservation

A view of land within the Mahoosic Highlands Initiative.

Shelburne Valley Forest Receives $500,000 Land & Community Heritage Investment Program Grant

December 14, 2021

The Forest Society's Mahoosuc Highlands Initiative receives a big boost from NH LCHIP.

Tags:: Land Conservation,; Climate

Something Wild: The Many Benefits of Antlers

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | December 3, 2021

Decreased daylight lowers testosterone, which causes the connection between antler and skull to weaken and the antlers to fall off. In New Hampshire this typically happens in January, although it can vary. But that’s NOT the end of the story!