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Carrie Deegan, George Beaton, Jack Savage

Forest Society Honors George Beaton as the 2025 Trish Churchill Volunteer of the Year

Brenna Woodman | October 2, 2025

George Beaton of Bradford received the Forest Society’s Trish Churchill Volunteer of the Year Award for his 11 years of dedicated service. From trail work and mentoring teens to sign-making and woodworking projects, George consistently goes above and beyond to support the Forest Society’s mission.

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In photos and video: 19th annual Monadnock Trails Week kicks off

September 7, 2025

The 19th annual Monadnock Trails Week brought volunteers and Forest Society staff together to tackle essential trail projects on Mount Monadnock, rerouting eroded sections and reinforcing paths to keep the mountain’s popular hiking routes safe and sustainable.

Creek Farm Volunteer

Hands in the Dirt, Hearts in the Work: Reflections on Our Volunteer Community

Sophie Oehler | May 30, 2025

From hauling brush at Creek Farm to planting chestnut trees in Deering, our volunteers have been busy this spring—and we couldn’t be more grateful. This season has brought new faces, longtime partners, and a whole lot of meaningful progress to Forest Society properties across the state.

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Man wearing a green shirt with the word VTOP on the back

Reshaping the Mt Major Experience with VTOP

Sophie Oehler | March 27, 2025

The Forest Society's Volunteer Trailhead Outreach Program is seeking more volunteers to continue their vital work in engaging and educating hikers at Mt Major!

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Bill Kunelius shows a seed to the volunteers.

Forest Journal: Volunteers Collect Seed to “Grow” NH State Forest Nursery’s Seedlings

Anna Berry | November 13, 2024

This fall, the “Seed Seekers” pilot project got an extra boost when a new group of volunteers from the Forest Society stepped up.

Lee poses with a plaque at the Spirit of NH Awards.

A Spirited Award for Lee Sarapas

Laurel Swope-Brush | November 12, 2024

Active, knowledgeable, and humble, Lee Sarapas has served as the land steward for the Lamprey River Forest in Epping since 2018 and the Jennings Forest in New Durham since 2023. 

Jack speaking to the crowd.

Forest Society Marks 123rd Year at Annual Meeting

Anna Berry | October 1, 2024

We honored three special award winners: Conservationist of the Year Bob Wells, of Hopkinton; Trish Churchill Volunteer of the Year Hiel Lindquist, of Fitzwilliam; and, President's Award honoree Tom Masland, of Canterbury.

A man in a baseball hat holds up a paper certificate and a tree cookie award.

Introducing the New "Tree-mendous" Volunteer Award!

Sophie Oehler | August 30, 2024

At this summer's Volunteer Appreciation Day, the Forest Society handed out the first annual "Tree-mendous" Volunteer Awards. 

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