Recreation

The Forest Society's mission includes conserving lands that provide recreational opportunities--and economic benefits through tourism--for New Hampshire residents and visitors. Visit this page to explore stories related to recreation on conserved lands.

NH Conservation Groups Urge Hikers to “Walk Local”

Jack Savage
March 27, 2020

Forest Society, NH Audubon, NH TNC and AMC all caution would-be hikers to seek out local conservation lands rather than the most popular spots in order to maintain distancing protocols.

Recreation
Land Conservation

Forest Society Permanently Conserves 117 Acres in Grafton

March 18, 2020

The Moran easement puts in place one more piece of a puzzle in efforts by the Forest Society and its Q2C partners to build a continuous system of linked conservation lands protecting large blocks of land and allowing for the movement of plants and animals responding to a changing climate.

Land Conservation
Climate
Recreation

Cold is Cool

A graphic of a night sky over snow-covered trees that says Cold is Cool.

David and Lynne Bishop pose in front of the kiosk at Heald Tract.

Staying Open to Adventure

Dave Anderson
March 17, 2020

Forest Society members share an easy, solitary adventure during a time of social distancing.

Hiking Trails
Recreation
Membership
The Forest Society sign at the entrance to the Conservation Center.

COVID-19 Updates

Anna Berry
April 1, 2022

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the health and well-being of our staff and community is our greatest priority. Here is how we are doing our part to prevent the continued spread of COVID-19.

Recreation

Advocacy Update: House Committee on Resources, Recreation and Development votes to send HB 1316 to Interim Study

Matt Leahy
March 10, 2020

The House Committee on Resources, Recreation and Development recently voted to send HB 1316 to “Interim Study."

Advocacy
Recreation
The charred remnants are pictured after the fire at The Rocks was put out.

Union Leader: Forest Society announces campaign to renovate Carriage Barn at The Rocks Estate

February 13, 2020

One year after a devastating fire at The Rocks, the Forest Society announces plans for a major renovation project.

The Rocks
Recreation
Working Forests

On the Right Track: Winter Provides Ample Opportunities to Study Wildlife

Dave Anderson
February 5, 2020

Snow season has arrived in New Hampshire’s forests opening a window of opportunity for tracking winter wildlife. The tracking season lasts reliably for four months, perhaps less as winters become more erratic and annual snowfall decreases, from late November until late March.

In November …

Wildlife
Recreation

Forest Journal: A Wonder of Winter

Carrie Deegan
February 4, 2020

If you live near a patch of forest or hang a backyard feeder in winter, you’ve probably got a few black-capped chickadees (Poecile atricapillus) flitting around outside as you read this.

Wildlife
Recreation