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  • Volunteers Plant 4,000 Seedlings at The Rocks

    Anna Berry
    May 13, 2022

    Nearly 40 volunteers, including groups from two high schools, planted more than 4,000 Christmas tree seedlings this month at The Rocks in ...

  • Caledonian Record: Nigel Manley Retires As Forest Society Christmas Tree Farmer

    April 13, 2022

    Through the decades, Manley established a thriving operation with some 32,000 Christmas trees in the fields, has greeted thousands of families making the annual tradition to The Rocks to cut their own trees, and has developed a robust set of education programs,.

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  • Long-time Christmas Tree Farmer, North Country Director Nigel Manley to Take on New Role with the Forest Society at The Rocks

    Jack Savage
    April 13, 2022

    Manley will continue to work part-time for the Forest Society on a variety of programs.

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Education & Adventure

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NH Maple Experience

Visit The Rocks during sugar season for a hands-on maple experience including a guide to tapping a tree, boiling syrup and even tasting the final product!

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School Programs

The Rocks offers several programs for school groups throughout the school year. Children are thrilled to explore our property's many acres of farmland and managed wildlife habitat, where they can discover much about the natural world around them.

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Natural History Programs

The staff at The Rocks is well-versed in the natural history of northern New Hampshire and enthusiastic about the trove of wildlife treasures found in and around our 1,400-acre property. We offer a plethora of programs —  both at The Rocks and at venues around the region —  about the area's wildlife, conservation efforts, and farming.

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Experiential Tours

Whether you're interested in learning about wildflowers or maple syrup, wildlife habitat or local history, there's a world of discovery to be had at The Rocks.

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Bretzfelder Park Educational Series

A twice-yearly speaker series presented by the Forest Society and the Bretzfelder Park Committee.

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Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests54 Portsmouth St.Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603.224.9945Fax: 603.228.0423info@forestsociety.org
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