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Volunteer of the Year Janet Hill accepts a plaque on stage from President Jack Savage.

Forest Society Honors Janet Hill as the Trish Churchill Volunteer of the Year

October 6, 2021

Janet Hill has volunteered at The Rocks for more than a decade.

Sarah Thorne, wife of the late Tom Howe, accepted the award from President Jack Savage on stage at the annual meeting.

Tom Howe Named 2021 Conservationist of the Year

October 6, 2021

The family of the late Tom Howe accepted the award on September 25.

A merlin sits on a tree branch.

Something Wild: Get to Know the Merlin: A Raptor Expanding Its Territory in N.H.

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin | September 30, 2021

Merlins, small falcons, used to be found only in northern N.H.. They have been expanding their breeding range south across New England over the past several decade

Red maple leaves in foregroud with green rows of Christmas Trees in background

Guided Hikes Series Starts October 3

Anna Berry | September 29, 2021

Three guided hikes to get members outside and learning more about history, forestry and stewardship.

NH State House with fall leaves and colors blue sky

NH Legislative Committee Votes Down Anti-LCHIP bill

Matt Leahy | September 29, 2021

The unanimous opposition indicated bipartisan support for LCHIP in New Hampshire.

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Sarah Thorne, wife of the late Tom Howe, accepted the award from President Jack Savage on stage at the annual meeting.

A Year to Remember: 120th Annual Meeting

Ryan Smith, Anna Berry | September 27, 2021

Look back at the Forest Society's Annual Meeting.

Trees and field landscape with autumn leaves and colors.

Pending Federal Legislation Proposes Increased Support for Forestry Programs

Matt Leahy | September 26, 2021

Updates on the Forest Legacy Program and the Community Forest and Open Space Program from the Forest Society's advocacy team.

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Advocacy
Construction equipment works on moving dirt at the site of the historic Tool Building at The Rocks.

Restoration Project at The Rocks

Will Abbott | September 26, 2021

The Forest Society completed the first phase of “Forest Society North,” a long-term plan to renovate and restore the landscape, facilities and program at The Rocks in Bethlehem, following the February 2019 fire which destroyed two historic buildings, the Tool Building and the Electric Plant.