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A Miraculous Month of May for Bird Watching
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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- Wildlife
![Lunchtime Live Guest Speaker Niché Epps is pictured at home during her demonstration.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/niche%2520epps.png?h=b66a908f&itok=fgBv_PAN)
Lunchtime Live Episodes Available Here
You can see past virtual field trips, fireside Friday readings, and more here.
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- Education,
- Recreation
Forest Journal: Responsible recreation in the ''new normal"
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
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A Trail Less Traveled: Easement Lands Guide
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
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State Forester Brad Simpkins moves on to U.S. Forest Service
New Hampshire State Forester Brad Simpkins recently left the position in order to take a new job with the U.S. Forest Service’s Cooperative Fire Program in Durham.
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- Working Forests
![A mink standing on snow looks at the camera.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/resized%2520mink%2520portrait.%2520EK%2520photo.jpg?h=cd67ee39&itok=mKYpBKhp)
Wildlife on the Merrimack River Floodplain
Photographer Ellen Kenny is a frequent visitor to the Concord Merrimack River Outdoor Education and Conservation Area. She shares some recent observations and wildlife photographs.
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- Wildlife