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.

Building Bridges Builds Community

acrowley
May 28, 2019

What could be a better metaphor for community connectedness than a group of individuals coming together to build a bridge?

Volunteers
Recreation
Stewardship
Hand touches a fern's fuzzy fiddlehead

Ferns Tell a lot About a Forest

Emily Lord
May 28, 2019

Are you a fern fan?

I suppose to most, ferns are just those plants that brush up against your calves while walking or hiking. They tickle and often make tick-weary hikers nervous wherever they lean into the trail.

Recreation
Natural Resources
Volunteers take a break to pose for a photo on the summit of Mount Major.

What Will it Take to Keep New Hampshire Beautiful?

Emily Lord
May 3, 2019

For decades, environmentalists and public service agencies have attempted various slogans to teach people about the harm litter causes wildlife, water, and our environment and to ask more people to take personal responsibility. What will it take to stop our litter problem once and for all?

Volunteers
Recreation
Stewardship

Leave No Trace Hot Spot Program at Mount Major

With more than 80,000 people hiking Mt. Major every year, the popular hiking spot has seen its share of excessive trash, damage to vegetation, trail erosion, disturbance to wildlife, and more. As a result, Mt. Major was chosen as one of 19 Hot Spots nationwide to be the focus of training from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.

Sunset Meditation at Creek Farm

Thursday, August 8, 2019 - 8:00pm
Sunset mediation in nature in Portsmouth New Hampshire Seacoast
Portsmouth, NH

Join us to practice mindfulness at peaceful Creek Farm Reservation! Mindfulness teacher Liz Korabek-Emerson, MFA will lead an evening sitting and walking meditation practice by Sagamore Creek. No experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome! Please meet on the lawn by the lions. Liz will post weather updates on her website: www.korabektraining.com.

Join us on Thursday, August 11th at 8:15pm at Creek Farm, 400 Little Harbor Rd, Portsmouth, NH.

Sunset Meditation at Creek Farm

Thursday, July 11, 2019 - 8:15pm
Sunset mediation in nature in Portsmouth New Hampshire Seacoast
Portsmouth, NH

Join us to practice mindfulness at peaceful Creek Farm Reservation! Mindfulness teacher Liz Korabek-Emerson, MFA will lead an evening sitting and walking meditation practice by Sagamore Creek. No experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome! Please meet on the lawn by the lions. Liz will post weather updates on her website: www.korabektraining.com.

Join us on Thursday, July 11th at 8:15pm at Creek Farm, 400 Little Harbor Rd, Portsmouth, NH.

Sunset Meditation at Creek Farm

Thursday, June 13, 2019 - 8:15pm
Sunset mediation in nature in Portsmouth New Hampshire Seacoast
Portsmouth, NH

Join us to practice mindfulness at peaceful Creek Farm! Mindfulness teacher Liz Korabek-Emerson, MFA will lead an evening sitting and walking meditation practice by Sagamore Creek. No experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome! Please meet on the lawn by the lions. Liz will post weather updates on her website: www.korabektraining.com.

Join us on Thursday, June 13th at 8:15pm at Creek Farm, 400 Little Harbor Rd, Portsmouth, NH.

NH Forest Explorer e-Newsletter

NH Forest Explorer is a free, mobile-friendly website with interactive trail maps and an e-newsletter about outdoor recreation

Mount Major summit covered with people during a school hike

Mt. Major Becomes N.H.'s First 'Hot Spot' For Low-Impact Hiker Training

March 11, 2019

Local forest stewards will get trained this summer on how to help hikers enjoy Mount Major more – without leaving as much behind.

Mount Major
Education
Recreation