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![A family poses during 5 Hikes Challenge.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/5HC%2520video%2520cover.png?h=9263d4a7&itok=RlAOpfrD)
Finishing a Successful 5 Hikes Challenge
From Andrew Brook Forest to Weeks Woods, nearly 350 people took part in the Forest Society's 5 Hikes Challenge this year
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- Recreation
![Rows of Christmas trees are covered in snow in wintertime.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/rocks%2520christmas%2520tree%2520farm%2520FB.jpg?h=4521fff0&itok=EiEpXD-t)
A Holiday Tradition, Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree at The Rocks
The Rocks will be open daily starting Nov. 26 for cut-your-own Christmas trees, fresh-cut trees, and wreaths.
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- The Rocks
![A view of the water from Creek Farm.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/AM_creekfarm_Kate%2520Wilcox%25206-23-17%2520Creek%2520Farm%2520Hike-63.jpg?h=4f2eebff&itok=27rmeuUs)
Meet the New Members of the Forest Society's Board of Trustees
Three new members were elected to the Forest Society's Board of Trustees in September.
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- Forest Society History
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Something Wild: What's it like inside a beaver lodge?
Beaver dams create an entire ecosystem that allows birds, insects and other animals to flourish.
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- Wildlife,
- Something Wild
![Colorful attire of Forest Society hiking group survey the edge of white pine woods on right side overlooking a clearing of dry goldenrod on left side managed for insect pollinators](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Heald%2520MO%252010-21-21%2520group%25203.jpg?h=5dc9785f&itok=eqRjnYJ3)
LIVE and In-Person (!) Late October Field Trip Series
We were thrilled to see members in person during our fall guided hike series.
![Rocks Director Nigel Manley stands in the middle of a row of trees.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/rocks%2520trees%2520nigel%2520fb%2520%25282%2529.jpg?h=3eca0e46&itok=GniPzpu_)
Nigel Manley Honored by Granite State Ambassadors
The Forest Society's North Country Operations Director was recognized for partnering with Granite State Ambassadors.
![Senator Shaheen stands in the middle of a circle of conservation leaders outdoors at Mink Brook Forest.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Senator%2520Shaheen%2520at%2520Mink%2520Brook%2520Forest%2520courtesy%2520of%2520Senator%2520Shaheen%2520RS%252010-2021.jpg?h=a6a9b101&itok=qLBU-TKl)
Forest Society Joins Senator Shaheen and Conservation Partners in Support of Forest Conservation Programs
Congress is currently considering a substantial investment in forest conservation that would grow the economy, create jobs, and take critical action on climate change.
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- Advocacy