Forest Society Blog - News & Features

The Farm Bill is one of the largest and most complex pieces of legislation the Congress considers. 

With a rapidly changing climate, building sustainable trails and upgrading old ones is more important than ever.

“We want people to get excited about turtles” says Matt Patterson. “Turtles are so important and amazing…we talk about turtles that can climb trees, and turtles that can sprint 15 miles an hour.”

Overall funding for Forest and Rangeland Research would be increased to $319 million in the Senate bill, which is a $19 million increase compared with FY24. 

The program is about getting people outside to explore and appreciate the wonder of our natural world in their own backyards, on their town lands, and amongst the state’s great outdoor treasures. 

Our special guest, American folk music legend Tom Rush, attended the event at his namesake forest.

Bob and Binney Wells, Hopkinton residents since 1971, have long been interested in land conservation. In 1984, they donated a conservation easement to the Forest Society that protected 119 acres in Hopkinton/Henniker. But that was just the beginning.

The Society for the Protection of NH Forests and Bretzfelder Park Committee offer the free educational series twice a year.