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Part of Massabesic Lake is covered in ice with geese on the open water.

Something Wild: Lake ice is more than just frozen water

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | March 27, 2024

Ice acts as an insulator, reflecting sunlight so water at the bottom stays dark and cold. 

Forest Advocate: Help Shape the State's Climate Action Plan Priorities

Matt Leahy | February 5, 2024

A community meeting will be held at the Conservation Center on Feb. 12 and the public is invited.

A bend in the Merrimack river lined with green trees from Stillhouse Forest.

Forest Advocate: Forest Society Supports Legislation to Limit PFAS in New Hampshire

Matt Leahy | January 30, 2024

The Forest Society joined with our partners in support of legislation that proposes to restricts the use of PFAS in certain consumer products sold in New Hampshire.

The group gathers for a photo outdoors.

Forest Notes: The Mahoosuc Highlands: A Collective Journey of Conservation

Sally Manikian | January 18, 2024

What was once a big white space on a map has slowly turned green, nearly 75,000 acres...

Ken Stern and Jack Savage pose at the closing at the Conservation Center.

Society for the Protection of NH Forests and the Stern Family Protect 400 Acres in Canterbury and Northfield

Kelly Whalen | January 16, 2024

Known as Deepwood Forest, this conservation success was made possible thanks to a generous gift by the Stern family as well as support from local grants and foundations.

A river runs through the forest.

Legislation Introduced in Congress to Enhance the Protection of the Connecticut River Watershed

Matt Leahy | August 28, 2023

The act proposes to establish a partnership among federal, state, local and private entities to promote conservation, restoration, education and recreation efforts in the important watershed.

Volunteers dig on the Main Trail at Mount Major as Andy Crowley supervises.

Forest Society Celebrates Earth Day at Mt Major

Kelly Whalen | April 11, 2023

Love Mt. Major? Help keep it clean!