Wildlife

The Forest Society's mission includes conserving land that supports New Hampshire's native animals and plants, so that wildlife remains a part of our everyday world. Visit this page to explore stories, projects and stewardship related to wildlife and habitat.

Students pose for a group photo in the shade of silver maple forest

Free Play In Nature — We ALL Learn

Dave Anderson
July 21, 2022

A tradition continued when English Language Learners/campers returned to the floodplain to explore the Merrimack River.

Education
Merrimack Valley
Wildlife
red coat of summer deer doe contrasts green wetlands vegetation

Summertime... and the living is easy?

Dave Anderson, Ellen Kenny
July 15, 2022

How wildlife "makes hay while the sun shines."

Wildlife
Birdwatching
An aerial view of the spongy moth defoliation shows some green trees against the backdrop of mountains with an expanse of brown trees.

Something Wild: A spongy moth infestation is plaguing New Hampshire forests, again

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt
July 1, 2022

In certain parts of the state, you can’t miss the invasive caterpillars munching their way through the forest, just as they did last summer.

Wildlife
Forestry
A group of staff and community members pose at the entrance to the Ammonoosuc River Forest.

Celebrating Protection of the Ammonoosuc River Forest

Andy Crowley, Anna Berry
July 12, 2022

A new angler access trail opened July 9.

Wildlife
Land Conservation
a snapping turtle snout protrudes above the water

The submersible lifestyle of aquatic turtles

Dave Anderson, Ellen Kenny
June 23, 2022

By latter June and for most of the summer, snapping turtles are aquatic, rarely leaving water.

Wildlife
yellow and black goldfinch eating red mulberries against blue sky and green leaves

Wildlife Wednesday: Summer along the Merrimack River in Concord

Dave Anderson, Ellen Kenny
July 6, 2022

Birds and plants have co-evolved to mutually benefit: trading carbohydrates for seed distribution via fruits which birds consume and pass seeds to far-flung locations where they might germinate.

Birdwatching
Wildlife
a closeup of a gypsy moth caterpillar munching on green oak leaf

Forestry Friday: Using Invasive Species as a Learning Tool

Gabe Roxby
June 8, 2022

Caterpillars can be a great opportunity to introduce young children to the wonders of the natural world.

Wildlife
The team sits on a bench on the floodplain in spring.

Something Wild: How to remember bird songs

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt
June 3, 2022

Birds are singing everywhere this time of year, making it a great time to practice identifying birds by their songs and calls.

Wildlife

Moose in NH with Biologist Henry Jones at Creek Farm

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - 6:00pm
A young moose stands in deep water
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

This presentation with NHFG Biologist Henry James will provide a glimpse into the physiology and behavior of moose.