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A Day to Remember: Honoring Dottie Bean and Our 200th Conserved Forest

Dave Anderson | July 15, 2025

Dedication and Celebration Event held on Sunday July 13, 2025 at 335-acre Dottie Bean Forest in Farmington

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A Winter Wonderland Walk through McCabe with the Harris Center

Dave Anderson | January 22, 2025

Dave Anderson shares a recap of the Harris Center's guided hike at the McCabe Forest in Antrim, where natural and historical wonders abound. 

A male eastern bluebird poses in rust throat, white belly and blue back breeding plumage

Forest Journal: The Bluebirds of Happiness

Dave Anderson | March 11, 2024

Wintering in NH helps bluebirds set up for early arrival of spring.  More bluebirds seem to be overwintering in New Hampshire for various reasons explained here.

A circular logo celebrating 20 year Anniversary of Cottrell-Baldwin lecture series

Spring Brings the Cottrell Baldwin Lecture Series: March 19- April 9

Dave Anderson | February 12, 2024

This year’s Cottrell-Baldwin Lecture Series will focus on forests young and old, fading winters, forest carbon and a range of durable local wood products in a time of increasing public concern for both forests and climate.

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Concord Project SEE Brings Students to Forest Society's Merrimack Floodplain

Dave Anderson | October 24, 2023

Nearly 300 students, teachers, and parents visited the floodplain as part of Project SEE.

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"5 Hikes Challenge" visits Morse Preserve

Dave Anderson | September 18, 2023

It was a beautiful day to check off one of five hikes during the 5 Hikes Challenge.

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colorful hiking group poses for parking lot selfie in Rochester

Champlin Forest in Rochester hosts City Recreation Department Seniors

Dave Anderson | August 24, 2023

Teaming up with the City of Rochester's recreation department at a Forest Society property.

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Education
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Forest Journal: The Doctor's Prescription: Take a Hike

Sophie Oehler | August 15, 2023

Part of a new collaboration between Concord Hospital and the Forest Society, Dr. Setnik and other medical professionals are helping spread the word about the role that forests, and outdoor recreation play in keeping our bodies and brains healthy.