The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (Forest Society) and the Bretzfelder Park Committee are proud to announce the return of the Bretzfelder Park Winter Family Educational Series, kicking off February 4.

This year’s free series coincides with the Forest Society’s landmark 125th Anniversary. From the intricate world of dragonflies to a deep dive into the 125-year history of New Hampshire’s protected landscapes, the program offers residents and visitors a unique glimpse into the North Country's natural heritage.

All programs are free, but registration is required. While walk-ins are welcome, registered guests will receive real-time updates regarding weather-related changes or programming shifts. To RSVP, visit forestsociety.org/events.

NH Forests-Past, Present, and Future
February 11, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Virtual program via Zoom

In celebration of the Forest Society’s 125th year, Dave Anderson, Senior Director of Education, tells the story of the New Hampshire landscape. Discover how conservation efforts since 1901 saved iconic landmarks like Mt. Monadnock, Mt. Kearsarge, and Franconia Notch. The session will explore how forest and wildlife protection remains core to New Hampshire’s identity and economy.

ABOUT THE ROCKS
The Rocks is a 1,400-acre property, owned and managed by the Forest Society. Built as a working farm in the 1880s by John Jacob Glessner, a cofounder of International Harvester, The Rocks retains much of the grandeur of White Mountain retreats – exceptional period architecture, an Olmsted-designed Garden, and a network of woodland trails open to the public year-round. In 1978 descendants of the Glessner family donated The Rocks to the Forest Society, which has operated it since as a vibrant Christmas tree farm, conservation and nature education center, and working forest. Learn more about The Rocks at forestsociety.org/the-rocks.

ABOUT THE FOREST SOCIETY
The Forest Society is a private, non-profit land trust and forestry organization established in 1901. The Forest Society now owns 200 protected forests constituting nearly 65,000 acres in 105 New Hampshire communities across the state. In addition, it currently holds nearly 800 conservation easements statewide permanently protecting an additional 131,000 acres of New Hampshire’s natural landscape.