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NH State Parks during ‘Stay at Home 2.0’
camping, COVID-19, NH Parks

NH State Parks during ‘Stay at Home 2.0’

May 7, 2020

On Friday, May 1, New Hampshire Governor Sununu announced: “Stay at Home 2.0” that included guidelines for the opening of…

Let the forests speak through you
advocacy, natural heritage, old-growth forest, voices

Let the forests speak through you

April 29, 2020May 10, 2020

Voices & Views: Let the forests speak through you. The photos and sentiment are courtesy of a Friends of Mount…

FOMS launches Voices & Views
environment

FOMS launches Voices & Views

April 29, 2020September 28, 2023

Welcome to Voices & Views, a Friends of Mount Sunapee blog dedicated to comments and images that speak about experiences…

Everlasting Forests: The Mount Sunapee Story
natural heritage, old-growth forest

Everlasting Forests: The Mount Sunapee Story

April 28, 2020April 27, 2023

“Everlasting Forests: The Mount Sunapee Story”—a Friends of Mount Sunapee presentation—is now available online. View (via YouTube: “Everlasting Forests: The…

“Nature’s peace will flow into you …”
environment, exploration, natural heritage

“Nature’s peace will flow into you …”

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020

Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The…

hiking, recreation

COVID-19: Mount Sunapee closes for one week, hikers turn to the Summit Trail

March 17, 2020April 2, 2020

Update (April 2, 2020) – Vail/Mount Sunapee Resort did not reopen for the remaining 2019-20 winter ski season after closing…

PBS Brief But Spectacular take on environmental literacy and old growth
advocacy, education, natural heritage, old-growth forest, voices

PBS Brief But Spectacular take on environmental literacy and old growth

March 9, 2020May 12, 2020

 Check out this Brief But Spectacular take aired on PBS. Naturalist John Bates speaks about the purpose of his…

The under-told story: Mount Sunapee’s rare forest
environment, natural heritage, old-growth forest, public policy

The under-told story: Mount Sunapee’s rare forest

March 3, 2020March 7, 2020

Many people know Mount Sunapee as a fun place to ski. Few know the story of its rare forest. Yet,…

Ice, water, and watersheds
education, environment, water resources

Ice, water, and watersheds

February 25, 2020March 7, 2020

Friends of Mount Sunapee recently added a Sunapee Mountain Watersheds page to the website. Check it out! And we welcome…

New NH rule, if made permanent, will put endangered species at risk
advocacy, environment, public policy, wildlife

New NH rule, if made permanent, will put endangered species at risk

February 22, 2020February 22, 2020

Environmental organizations in New Hampshire “say a new state rule, which has support from the construction industry and could become…

recreation

More boat trailer parking coming to Mount Sunapee State Park

February 17, 2020October 14, 2023

The New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation plans to increase the number of boat trailer parking from 12 to…

exploration, natural heritage, old-growth forest

Film showing: “The Lost Forests of New England”

January 25, 2020February 22, 2020

A film showing of “The Lost Forests of New England” will be held Thursday, January 30, from 7:00 pm to…

VGJ: Citizens work to protect ancient forest on Mt. Sunapee
natural heritage, old-growth forest

VGJ: Citizens work to protect ancient forest on Mt. Sunapee

December 23, 2019February 20, 2021

The Valley Green Journal, a local independent grassroots newsletter, recently published an article about the work that Friends of Mount Sunapee…

advocacy, natural heritage, old-growth forest

Eagle Times: Sunapee group seeks protection of old growth

October 6, 2019February 13, 2020

The Friends of Mount Sunapee continues its work on conservation, natural resource protection, education, and advocacy. Our current focus includes…

climate change, environment, public policy, recreation

Protect Our Winters comes to NH

May 9, 2019February 24, 2020

Protect Our Winters is coming to New Hampshire. POW, an international group of outdoor enthusiasts and climate activists, will work…

historical resources, land protection

Conservation and preservation: LCHIP grants in the Mt. Sunapee area

January 29, 2019February 20, 2021

The Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) is an independent state authority working to preserve New Hampshire’s vital natural,…

Councilors want more info on Mt. Sunapee lease amendments – audio 10.17.2018
advocacy, public policy

Councilors want more info on Mt. Sunapee lease amendments – audio 10.17.2018

October 20, 2018February 19, 2020

Here is the audio of the Executive Council discussion on Oct. 17, 2018, about Mount Sunapee and the proposed lease…

natural heritage, public policy, recreation

DNCR announces Sunapee lease transfer and amendments

October 12, 2018February 22, 2020

Read FOMS latest Enews The state-owned ski area at Mount Sunapee State Park recently took another significant turn. Commissioner Sarah…

DNCR to announce Mount Sunapee lease decision at Sept. 26 meeting
advocacy, land protection, natural heritage, public policy, recreation

DNCR to announce Mount Sunapee lease decision at Sept. 26 meeting

September 19, 2018February 19, 2020

Special Alert: Mount Sunapee State Park Public Information Session – Wednesday, September 26 (6 pm) at Mount Sunapee State Park…

education, old-growth forest

Film tells of lost ancient forests of New England

August 20, 2018October 14, 2023

Mount Sunapee State Park contains primeval forest, first documented in the Manual of Mount Sunapee in 1915 and rediscovered in…

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  • Revised Mt. Sunapee Resort EMP 2020-2025 Available
  • New Brochure: Mount Sunapee State Park’s Rare Old Forest And Hiking Map
  • FILM SHOWING AT CANTERBURY TOWN CENTER – OCT. 19th at 6:00pm
  • MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI – THE FOREST INTERNET
  • Documentary Film on Mount Sunapee’s Forest

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Friends of Mount Sunapee advocates for the protection of Mount Sunapee State Park for its essential public values; conservation of the Sunapee highlands and its watersheds; and preservation of the unique character and natural beauty of the rural communities in the mountain’s shadow.

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Georges Mills, NH 03751

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