Center Supports Nordic Skiing Center with New Signage, Part of the Center’s “MORIS” Project

The Center provided $5,000, secured from the RK Mellon Foundation, to support Nordic trail signage at Friends of a Fierce Chase in Monson, Maine.

Center Offers Small Grants for Community Recreation

The Center is making it easier for Northern Forest youth to access outdoor activities by offering grants of $1,500 – $3,000 for a wide range of recreation programs and projects. The application deadline is March 13, 2026. Awards will be announced by or on April 10. 

Gorham Land Purchase Advances Community Trail Hub

The Center has helped the Town of Gorham, NH, take full ownership of a parcel of land along the Androscoggin [...]

Local Trails Put Recreation Within Reach

The Center has helped support trail building and local access for youth and adults living in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

Center Supports Trail Improvements at Dog Mountain in St. Johnsbury

Dog Mountain in St. Johnsbury, a 150-acre mountaintop playground for dog lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, is sporting several major upgrades to its trail network, thanks in part to funding from the Center and its Sustainable VT Trails Program.  

Center Grants Help Expand Katahdin Region Outdoor Recreation Access

The Center awarded more than $40,000 to 5 organizations in the Katahdin region to support projects that help get more people involved in outdoor recreation.

Proposal Could Secure Millions to Advance Innovation in Northern New England’s Forest Economy

A Center-led partnership seeking to position northern New England as global leader in forest products Is 1 of 15 national finalists in National Science Foundation competition.

Two Northern New Hampshire Communities Add to Trail Systems

Two North Country towns are expanding their outdoor recreation opportunities with newly constructed trails that emphasize sustainability, community access, and [...]

Center Helps Fund 19 Community Outdoor Recreation Projects

The Center awarded more than $70,000 in grants to support projects that reduce barriers for participation in outdoor recreation.

New Trails Create Easy Access from Lancaster Town Center

The Center and the local Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate opening more than 5 miles of new trails in Lancaster, NH.