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Local students pose at Merrimack River Floodplain trailhead

Local students explore Mill Brook on Merrimack River Floodplain in Concord

Dave Anderson | October 6, 2025

Mill Brook Elementary students are exploring the Merrimack River Floodplain, studying water, wildlife, and river history—complete with mussel shells, animal tracks, and even a bald eagle sighting!

Beech Leaf Disease

Forest Journal: NH's beech trees are under pressure; here's what to look for

September 26, 2025

A new threat to beech trees is emerging in New Hampshire, but scientists, land managers, and everyday observers can all play a role in tracking its impact. Learn what to watch for — and how to help.

Dave Anderson, Susie Spikol and Chris Martin share a fairy structure.

Something Wild: Forest magic and fairy houses are not just for kids

Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt, Dave Anderson | August 7, 2025

Step into the forest and reignite your sense of wonder! We explore how fairy houses—crafted from twigs, acorns, moss, and a whole lot of imagination—can open a bridge between childhood magic and adult curiosity. Listeners are reminded that nature isn’t just to be understood—it’s to be felt, imagined, and cherished.

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Kearsarge and Black Mountain

Registration Now Open for the Forest Society’s 2025 Annual Meeting

Brenna Woodman | August 4, 2025

Join us September 27 at Colby-Sawyer College for a day of field trips, lunch, recognitions, and an inspiring program on how Forest Society internships shape careers. Reserve your spot today!

Johnson, N.H., named for infamous logger G.L. Johnson, was a company town with a general store (pictured), a school and several houses for employees.

Forest Journal: Lost River - White Mountains now and then

Dave Anderson | July 21, 2025

Lost River Gorge in the White Mountains has long captivated visitors with its dramatic boulder caves and cascading waters. This Forest Journal column reflects on the area's enduring beauty—from its glacial origins to its preservation today by the Forest Society—and invites readers to rediscover the wonder of this timeless natural landmark.

attendees at Forest Society tent at Dottie Bean Forest

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

Dave Anderson | July 15, 2025

Learn more about the dedication and celebration event held on Sunday July 13, 2025 at 335-acre Dottie Bean Forest in Farmington, New Hampshire. 

Bear claw marks on a beech tree.

Something Wild: Appreciate the American beech

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | July 11, 2025

We celebrate the American beech — a majestic, smooth‑barked tree that makes up nearly 40% of northern hardwood forests and supports wildlife with its nuts and canopy. However, this iconic species is now facing serious threat from Beech Leaf Disease, which could leave up to 40% of forests in central New Hampshire standing dead if not addressed.

a group of hikers stands together in a snowy forest

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.