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![Smiling Students on Summit of Mount Major](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/CMS%2520on%2520Mt%2520Major%2520June%25206%252C%25202022%2520RESIZED.jpg?h=707772c7&itok=s1Ez-6WF)
Schools Celebrate Year-End By Hiking at Mt Major
One popular annual NH tradition is a hike to Mt Major in Alton as a capstone experience. (Photo: Michael Pelletier)
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- Mount Major
![The team sits on a bench on the floodplain in spring.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/SW_teamphoto_SophieOehlerphoto_6-1-22.jpeg?h=36a430d7&itok=UBtiCYya)
Something Wild: How to remember bird songs
Birds are singing everywhere this time of year, making it a great time to practice identifying birds by their songs and calls.
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- Wildlife,
- Something Wild
![Construction tape over a photo of The Rocks.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Rocks%2520closure%2520FB%2520cover%2520photo%25207-19-21.png?h=a6c55029&itok=WkUv4RHK)
Next Phase of Transformation Begins at The Rocks
Beginning June 1, The Rocks' grounds, trails, and parking lots will close to general public use.
![NH State Capital with blue sky and wispy clouds](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/StateHouseDannyTurner2.jpg?h=6bbce171&itok=rmdaba3Z)
Legislative Alert: NH Legislature Approves Bill to Improve Solid Waste Landfill Siting Rules
Please contact the Governor and ask him to support HB 1454!
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- Advocacy
![A group of school children sit on the lawn while a man speaks to them](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/farm%2520to%2520school1.jpg?h=2ea36c8d&itok=JU4CgfBe)
The Rocks Welcomes 2022 School to Farm Day
The Rocks welcomed 70 students through the NH Agriculture in the Classroom organization.
![A pile of morels in a basket.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/FJ_Hollow_morels_AlanStanley_RS.jpg?h=c3574499&itok=zv6lujMc)
Forest Journal: A Few More Days of Morel Season
There is one mushroom that bucks the seasonal trend, sprouting brazenly in spring with enough chutzpah to drive the local mushroom enthusiasts crazy: the morel.
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- Wildlife,
- Forest Journal
![Students listening to forester](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/resized%2520GES%2520Gabe%2520BEST.jpg?h=707772c7&itok=UHs4UECV)
Forestry Friday: Local students learn from active timber harvest
3rd and 4th graders met Forest Society staff for a tour of our recent timber harvest.
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- Education,
- Forestry,
- Timber Harvesting
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Legislative alert: New Hampshire Legislature approves bill to improve solid waste landfill siting rules
Contact the Governor and ask him to support HB 1454!
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- Advocacy