Forest Society Blog - News & Features

As National Public Lands Day coincides with the Forest Society’s 125th Annual Meeting, this article reflects on how generations of steady, everyday stewardship have shaped the New Hampshire landscapes we value today. It’s a reminder that lasting conservation often begins with a simple choice: to care for a place, and to keep choosing it over time.

Sixteen new volunteer Land Stewards spent a full Saturday in early spring with Forest Society staff at the Conservation Center in Concord for our annual Land Steward Field Day. After two months of virtual training sessions, the Field Day allowed new Stewards from across the state to meet in-person, hone their stewardship skills, test their knowledge, and—as a bonus celebration to fete the organization’s 125th anniversary—nosh some cupcakes and raise a glass. 

Behind every great day in the forest are the hands that make our trails safe, sustainable, and accessible. Discover the standout stewardship projects of 2025 and celebrate the volunteers and partners who help care for more than 200 of our forests.

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.

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.

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!

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