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Elyse Scott is pictured in her kayak.

Forest Society Welcomes Seasonal Staff

Anna Berry | June 10, 2021

Meet the interns and seasonal staff that you'll see at our reservations this summer and fall.

The bow of a canoe with the Merrimack River ahead.

Explore the Merrimack River Watershed

Anna Berry | May 15, 2021

From Franklin, New Hampshire, to Newburyport, Massachusetts, there is much to see and experience along the Merrimack River watershed.

Lost River Gorge Opens for Season

Anna Berry | May 6, 2021

The family-friendly attraction in North Woodstock will be open throughout the summer and fall.

Forest Society staff and volunteers pose in the parking lot at Mt Major with a truck full of collected trash behind them.

Greening Up Mount Major on Earth Day

Anna Berry | April 26, 2021

Despite the freezing temperatures, a hearty group of volunteers took part in the Forest Society's annual cleanup at Mount Major and left the trails pristine.

A watercolor painting of fallen birches in sunlight.

Forest Notes: The Five Hikes Challenge, Told in Brushstrokes

Brenna Woodman | April 6, 2021

During a time when the future has been unpredictable and accessibility to familiar people and places has been limited, there does seem to be one thing that many people have gained: a fresh connection to their local forests.

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A group of masked hikers poses in front of a sign on the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway trail.

Forest Notes: Venturing Out on the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway

Ryan Smith | April 2, 2021

The Venture Out Project trips mean so much to the people in the LGBTQ+ community who are searching for a respite from the real world and a chance to bond with others like them in a whole new way.

A boy in snow boots stands near an icy lake holding a pinwheel.

Forest Journal: Spring forward and embrace the mud

Anna Berry | March 14, 2021

Recreating responsibly means considering mud, masks, and more as you explore the outdoors in March and April.

The covers of two books, including "black nature" sit on a table.

May We Recommend... Black History Month Edition

Anna Berry | February 19, 2021

Read and watch with the Forest Society to learn more about Black history this month — and all year long.

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Recreation