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.

Bike Borderlands Expands to 16 Mountain Bike Trail Networks

The Center-led Bike Borderlands mountain bike network collaborative is doubling from 8 to 16 member networks, including destinations in New York state for the first time.

Center Offers Small Grants for Community Recreation

The Center is making it easier for youth and residents of the Northern Forest to access outdoor activities by offering grants of $1,000 - $5,000 for a wide range of recreation programs and projects.

Ride With Gratitude Rolls Strong into 2025

The Center’s Bike Borderlands team reached new audiences in 2024 to spread the tenets of the Ride With Gratitude campaign throughout the region.

Center Secures Key Recreation Parcel for Town of Gorham, NH

The Center acquired a key half acre of land along the Androscoggin River to help the town of Gorham advance its plans to create a Community Trail Hub. 

Outdoors Is for Everyone

The Northern Forest Center has long viewed access to outdoor recreational assets and programming as a key ingredient in what makes up the fabric of vibrant communities, as well as an avenue to both retain and attract residents to the region.

Grants Fund Recreational Connectivity in the Adirondacks

The latest round of mini grants from the Northern Forest Center via the Adirondack Community Recreation Alliance are already having an impact, connecting communities with recreational opportunity, enhancing access and strengthening recreational experiences in and near our towns.