Explore and Learn at the Forest Society Conservation Center

CONCORD, N.H. (September 13, 2022)—Join the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests at its Conservation Center for a series of programs offering educational and exploration opportunities at the Conservation Center along the Merrimack Flood Plain.

“We are very excited to offer programming for local residents at the Merrimack River Outdoor Education & Conservation Area,” states Sarah Kern, education program coordinator for the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. “The programming is designed to engage residents with the Merrimack River and its surrounding flood plain, land, and forest. We really have developed a wonderful community of outdoor enthusiasts through our educational series, by connecting with local experts and getting outside to enjoy this unique property together.”

The Forest Society Conservation Center offers classroom space for ongoing community programming by the Forest Society and its partners. Pre-registration is required for all events and limited space is available. The programs are free for Forest Society members and children under 18 years old, and $10 for non-members, unless noted otherwise. All programs and events will take place at the Forest Society Conservation Center, located at 54 Portsmouth Street in Concord, N.H.

Be sure to reserve your spot today for the events listed below, as spots are limited. To sign up, visit www.forestsociety.org/events or email tripley@forestsociety.org with registration questions. For information on the programs email skern@forestsociety.org.

Vulture Culture with On The Wing

October 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Join On The Wing educators to learn about the undervalued, underestimated, and misunderstood Turkey Vulture. Meet Turkey Vulture ambassadors up close and in person and see why they are one of the most impressive birds in our ecosystem. Learn how the Forest Society is helping to protect habitat and territory for these impressive birds and how you can help too.

Wild Walk on the Flood Plain

October 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join Forest Society Educator Sarah Kern for a guided walk along at the Merrimack River Outdoor Education & Conservation Area, also known as the flood plain, right down the road from the Conservation Center. Participants will meet at the Conservation Center to learn about the many amazing ways the Forest Society is working to help protect and steward the forests of New Hampshire and then will make their way down to the flood plain for a walk along the river to explore the ever-changing environment we are lucky enough to have in our back yard.

About the Forest Society

The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests was founded in 1901 to “perpetuate the forests of New Hampshire through their wise use and complete reservation in places of scenic beauty.” The Forest Society owns and manages 191 Forest Reservations totaling over 57,000 acres located in more than 100 New Hampshire communities. As a land trust it holds more than 750 conservation easements protecting an additional 130,000 acres statewide.