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![Kayakers paddle on the Contoocook River.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/MPC_2021_Contoocook_photoNancyGoodell_10-2021.jpg?h=71976bb4&itok=o7P2jX5e)
Hundreds Explore Merrimack River Watershed Through the Merrimack Paddle Challenge
Although the rivers were flowing high and fast this summer due to heavy rains, the paddlers reported a variety of wildlife sightings — from beavers to eagles — and thought-provoking experiences.
- Tags:
- Clean Water,
- Land Conservation
![Looking out over a field with forest behind.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Weeks%2520Woods%2520Gilbert%25202021%2520RS%2520web.jpg?h=d9d430fa&itok=LmiAc2Tn)
Current Use Survey Results
The results are in for a survey about the State of New Hampshire's Current Use Program.
- Tags:
- Advocacy
![Moose Mountains distant view is full fall colors blue sky](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/MooseMountains_Autumn_ForestedHillside_WhitePine_JSavage_edited-1_0_0.jpg?h=e6327edd&itok=Of0a8-Wa)
Regional Conservation Partnership Network Virtual Gathering 2021
Find out how to register for the Regional Conservation Partnership's annual meeting.
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- Advocacy
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Something Wild: Caring for the Forest Floor - Don't Rake ALL the Leaves!
The impulse for meticulous landscaping that extends beyond the edge of the lawn, beyond the vegetable garden and your stone wall, is actually harming the species that call the forest home.
- Tags:
- Recreation,
- Something Wild
![Bull moose with antlers facing camera against backdrop of colorful autumn leaves](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/resized%2520Bull%2520Moose.%2520photo%2520Tom%2520Thomson%252C%2520Orford.jpg?h=0e753701&itok=6M0D70Ci)
Moose at Fall Foliage Season
When cooler weather arrives and foliage reaches peak in October, bull moose wander more widely in search of cow moose.
- Tags:
- Wildlife
![Hikers on top of Sunset Hill](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/KateWilcox%2520SPNHF%252010-12-21y%2520Hay%2520Reservation-308_resize2.jpg?h=8122a1f2&itok=gGN5eh0J)
Volunteer Appreciation Day!
We celebrated our SOUPer volunteers this fall with a hike and hot soup.
- Tags:
- Volunteers
![Mount Major Hiking](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/MtMajor_FEHike_20181003_ELord-5499_Resize.jpg?h=8779381a&itok=X-TKM5aK)
Your Guide to Recreating Responsibly and Safely on Mount Major
Hikers should follow designated trails, even through well-worn sections.
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- Stewardship
![Yellow leaves of a Red Maple in morning sunlight October](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Foliage%2520DA%25203.jpg?h=81a3771e&itok=bGm5JMHW)
Something Wild: Foliage tourists look for maples, not oaks
Did summer oak defoliation affect fall foliage season?
- Tags:
- Forestry,
- Something Wild