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Exploring the "Hidden Histories of The Fells"
What will you learn on a Sunday spent in the sunshine with Dave Anderson at The John Hay Estate at The Fells for a historical hike?
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- Education
Forest Society Statement on Proposed "Twin States" Transmission Line
In opposing Northern Pass, the Forest Society did not take a position on the concept of importing additional large scale hydro power coming down out of Canada.
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- Advocacy
The Old Man & the Forest Society
In 1923, the Forest Society led a campaign to purchase 6,000 acres in Franconia Notch, including the Old Man of the Mountain, the Flume, the Basin, and two mountain lakes.
Community Milling at Creek Farm
We knew that this would provide an incredible learning opportunity for our community.
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- Creek Farm,
- Education,
- Volunteers
Floodplain provides wildlife habitat during high water
The silver maple floodplain forest is specifically adapted to withstand the extreme flooding regime of the larger rivers in NH.
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- Wildlife
Literacy Among the Leaves
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.
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- Creek Farm,
- Education
Union Leader: For Earth Day, volunteers removed trash from a treasured peak
April 26, 2023With sweeping views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the White Mountains, including Mount Washington and trails for most skill and energy levels, Mt. Major is one of the most sought-after outdoor attractions in southern New Hampshire, according to the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, which owns the 200-acre reservation.
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- Stewardship,
- Mount Major
Students Explore Forest Society's McCabe Forest
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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- Education