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Community Milling with Urban Forestry Center at Creek Farm in Portsmouth

Community Milling at Creek Farm

Sarah Kern | May 2, 2023

We knew that this would provide an incredible learning opportunity for our community.

Story Stroll at Creek Farm

Literacy Among the Leaves

Sarah Kern | May 1, 2023

Combining physical activities while being exposed to nature (green exercise) has been proven to lower blood pressure, increase self-esteem, and have an overall positive effect on all aspects of a person’s health.

hand touch wood frog egg mass

Students Explore Forest Society's McCabe Forest

Dave Anderson | April 21, 2023

The students in 3rd and 4th grade classes were able to walk from their school to the nearby McCabe Forest to learn and explore habitats for terrestrial red back salamanders and carefully rolled logs to find salamanders living in the forest.

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Sophie Oehler reads at the Forest Society.

Sophie Suggests: Picture Books

Sophie Oehler | April 10, 2023

If you're looking for some nature themed picture books to share with your young naturalist, look no further than this month's installation of Sophie Suggests!

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Education
Deer at the birdfeeder.

Forest Journal: Birdfeeders Attracting More Than Birds This Winter

Dave Anderson | February 26, 2023

With forest food absent, wildlife patterns change.

students gathered for group photo on Mt Major summit

Mt Major Outdoor Classroom

Dave Anderson | November 22, 2022

The students were enthusiastic during a group in-school presentation the prior week to get psyched for their Monday hike.

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Education