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Wildflowers in Our Backyards

Stacie Hernandez | May 26, 2020

Spring ephemeral is the term used for many of New Hampshire's wildflowers that show off in the spring and then move on to a different life cycle where they wither away back underground after going through a reproductive phase. The short definition is growing over a short amount of time.

Application Deadline for Open State Forester Position Extended

Matt Leahy | May 22, 2020

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announced it extended the deadline for applications for the State Forester position to June 19.

An oriole feeds a chick in a nest.

A Miraculous Month of May for Bird Watching

Dave Anderson | May 21, 2020

Birds are always spectacular in May. Now, more of us are actually watching and listening carefully. To quote Hall of Fame Baseball legend Yogi Berra: “You can observe a lot by watching."

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Lunchtime Live Guest Speaker Niché Epps is pictured at home during her demonstration.

Lunchtime Live Episodes Available Here

Anna Berry | May 18, 2020

You can see past virtual field trips, fireside Friday readings, and more here.

Two boys in snowsuits play near a puddle in a field.

Forest Journal: Responsible recreation in the ''new normal"

Anna Berry | May 10, 2020

Since the Berry family's winter hike two months ago, they have walked a lot of new trails — even if they've only made it halfway. And for the time being, they are grateful to be healthy and be outside.

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Recreation
Green pins mark a digital map of easement lands.

A Trail Less Traveled: Easement Lands Guide

Naomi Brattlof | May 1, 2020

Check out our new Easement Lands Guide for even more outdoor recreation opportunities! The lands we've highlighted are Conservation Easement Properties on land owned by towns, other organizations or individuals.

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Recreation