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The Rocks' Carriage Barn under construction with Christmas trees and wreaths for sale out front.

Local Businesses Purchase $300,000 in Tax Credits to Support Forest Society North at The Rocks

January 1, 2023

The Tax Credits are being used to renovate the 1884 Carriage Barn as a new program and event center at The Rocks, which will be known as the Forest Society North at The Rocks.

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The Rocks
Students pose with shovels after planting trees

What We Accomplished Together in 2022

Jack Savage | December 27, 2022

Over the past year, we completed 12 land protection projects, encompassing nearly 2,200 acres.

An expansive view of Lake Solitude in winter.

New Study Shows Climate Change’s Impact on New England Winters

Matt Leahy | December 22, 2022

Most notably, two of the top five cities that experienced the largest increase in winter temperatures were in New England.

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Climate,
Advocacy
Dave and Chris recording in the studio.

Something Wild: The Beauty of Brush Piles

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | December 21, 2022

A brush pile releases valuable nutrients back to the soil. It also provides habitat for all sorts of animals, like insects, salamanders, and mice. Even the smallest creatures need food, cover, and space.

A wood duck captured as it takes off in flight from the water.

Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Advocacy Efforts Continue

Matt Leahy | December 18, 2022

Over 500 organizations from around the country signed onto the letter.

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Advocacy
Kids pull their harvested Christmas trees to take home from The Rocks.

Students Harvest Christmas Trees They Planted in 2016

Anna Berry | December 16, 2022

Students begin the program in kindergarten by planting their own Christmas trees at The Rocks.

Forest Society staff Leah Hart poses with Governor Sununu and LCHIP leaders.

Press Release: LCHIP Awards 3 Grants to Forest Society

December 14, 2022

The Forest Society has received three grant awards totaling $307,500 to support land conservation projects in Canterbury, Concord, and Middleton.