Forest Society Blog - News & Features

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

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. 

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.

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

Everyone can help with trail improvements and clean-up to support hiking at this special place! 

“The goal is for community members who are using the library to be able to enjoy the trail system. The library can also provide a safe and easy parking for those wishing to access the trails,” Carrie Deegan of the Forest Society stated.

“The survival and subsequent care of the trees at the Tom Rush Forest chestnut orchard has been exemplary,” notes TACF Director of Regional Programs Kendra Collins. “It’s so wonderful to see the trees thrive through the implementation of best management practices and regular care by the volunteers.” 

Forty new land steward volunteers completed their training at a field day on April 14.