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Bull moose with antlers facing camera against backdrop of colorful autumn leaves

Moose at Fall Foliage Season

Dave Anderson | October 20, 2021

When cooler weather arrives and foliage reaches peak in October, bull moose wander more widely in search of cow moose.

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Hikers on top of Sunset Hill

Volunteer Appreciation Day!

Carrie Deegan | October 18, 2021

We celebrated our SOUPer volunteers this fall with a hike and hot soup.

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Volunteers
Mount Major Hiking

Your Guide to Recreating Responsibly and Safely on Mount Major

Matt Scaccia | October 14, 2021

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

Something Wild: Foliage tourists look for maples, not oaks

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | October 8, 2021

Did summer oak defoliation affect fall foliage season?

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.