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![A large group poses behind a pile of dirt with ceremonial shovels, in front of the soon to be renovated Carriage Barn.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Rocks_groundbreaking_grouppose_2022.jpg?h=f26b3ee9&itok=zAIahNYv)
Caledonian Record: Ground Breaks On Rocks Estate Renovations
June 24, 2022Greeting the 60-some people attending, which included the construction and engineering team, Forest Society trustees and representatives, elected officials and representatives for the town of Bethlehem, was Jack Savage, president of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests.
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- The Rocks
![a snapping turtle snout protrudes above the water](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/cc6-4snapper2%2520RESIZED.jpg?h=707772c7&itok=TA8dFatG)
The submersible lifestyle of aquatic turtles
By latter June and for most of the summer, snapping turtles are aquatic, rarely leaving water.
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- Wildlife
![Group of people in personal protective equipment holding chainsaws seated in the forest](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/chainsawblog1.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=-SnegocI)
Workshop Connects Women With Chainsaw Safety Practices & Techniques
The training was part of the "Women in the Woods" initiative.
![Volunteers and staff pose after a cleanup at Lost River.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/LostRiver_KateWilcox%2520SPNHF%252005-03-22y%2520Lost%2520River%2520Cleanup-44.jpg?h=eed8f32f&itok=XgeJ8JGJ)
Meet Our Seasonal Staff
The Forest Society recently welcomed four seasonal staff members to the team.
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- Forestry
![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