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The WODC maintains 50 miles of Hiking trails in Sandwich Range of the White Mountain National Forest, mostly within the Sandwich Range Wilderness.

10/09/2026

Hiking or walking -- or driving -- in Wonalancet this weekend? Join us Sunday and Monday, 11 am to 4 pm, for the annual Art Show in the Barn, featuring work by five Wonalancet artists: Ruth Moscovitch, Andy Thompson, Peggy Johnson, Nicole Maher, and Mary Breasted Smyth.
The barn is at 154 Ferncroft Road, right across from Squirrel Bridge (where you turn to take the Blueberry Ledge Trail). Stop by to see the work; much of it will be for sale, but browsers are absolutely welcome. And while you’re there, come talk to us at the WODC tables, where we’ll have maps, newsletters, Tshirts, advocacy info -- and member forms!
(Barn by Ruth Moscovitch, trees by Peggy Johnson; bear photo by Andy Thompson)

10/06/2026

Deadline for Roadless Rule Comment is midnight tonight!
Almost a third of the White Mountain National Forest is protected by the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, including parts of the Presidential Range, Franconia Ridge, Mt Chocorua, and Mt Moosilauke.
Tonight at midnight is the deadline for submitting comments about the proposed rescission of the Roadless Rule. Comments can be long or very short – if you have a couple of minutes, you have time to comment!
Read lots more here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X5jf5wbhhN9MOrvgHZ9RQWigKWa9bpMVL5qdcJhGR0U/edit?tab=t.0
Submit a comment via Standing Trees’ Action Network page here https://actionnetwork.org/letters/submit-a-comment-to-protect-national-forest-roadless-areas?clear_id=true&source=direct_link&link_id=7&can_id=12d6e2442682b5d12f517effce297c98&email_referrer=email_3436525&email_subject=last-day-to-comment-in-defense-of-the-us-forest-service-roadless-rule&
Or write directly on the government site here:
https://www.regulations.gov/document/FS-2025-0001-223869

(The dark brown areas on this map are currently protected by the Roadless Rule.)

09/27/2026

We lucked out with yesterday's weather -- the Nor'easter held off its Wonalancet visit till after Trails Day work was completed, and only showed itself as mild, intermittent wind-and-rain during the wonderful annual meeting of Standing Trees in the Wonalancet Chapel, which we were proud to co-host.
On the last official Trails Day of the year we broke into 3 groups on the Dicey's Mill trail, with one group clearing water bars and raking stone steps from the stream crossing to the Rollins junction; one group clearing water bars lower down; and the third group installing a retaining log/check step below a water bar. Thanks to our photographers for sharing these images!
Note: There's always work to be done, year-round. Email [email protected] if you'd like to do some!

09/23/2026

This Saturday, September 26, is National Public Lands Day – an opportunity to connect with, enjoy and volunteer on public lands. As part of this celebration, Standing Trees, a nonprofit working to protect and restore forests on New England’s public lands, is holding its annual meeting in Wonalancet, in cooperation with the Wonalancet Preservation Association and the WODC. Activities include hiking, trail work, presentations, awards, food, and music.
The day starts with trailwork with the WODC (meet at 8:15; for details and to sign up, email [email protected]). From 11 am to 1 pm hike into an old-growth forest threatened by logging and burning – meet at White Mountain National Forest Liberty Trailhead. From 2 to 4 pm, come to the Wonalancet Chapel for presentations by Standing Trees executive director Zack Porter on "The State of New England's Public Lands" and Nohham Cachat-Schilling, traditional medicine person, Chair of Massachusetts Ethical Archaeology Society, and Researcher for Oso:ah Foundation, who will speak on “Wilderness and Indigenous Land Zones.” Chapel Board member Peggy Johnson will offer a few minutes of woodland music in honor of the day's gathering.
Following the presentations, a free catered picnic will be offered – in the Chapel Grove or indoors in case of rain.
The entire event is free of charge, and you can attend for as much or as little as your schedule allows, but an RSVP is requested to help with planning. For more details and to register, click here: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/rsvp-today-standing-trees-annual-gathering-saturday-sept-26-2026

09/16/2026

The deadline for Roadless Rule comments has been extended to October 6. You can learn more on our evolving Google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X5jf5wbhhN9MOrvgHZ9RQWigKWa9bpMVL5qdcJhGR0U/edit?tab=t.0

And you can register for tomorrow evening’s virtual meeting on the Roadless Rule (Sept. 17, 6:30-8 pm), offered by a coalition of environmental organizations. Included are a screening of a new 30-minute film about the importance of the Roadless Rule, and a virtual public hearing on the future of New England's National Forest Roadless Areas. The meeting will explore the landscapes protected by the Roadless Rule, discuss the current threats and provide an opportunity to submit comments to the Forest Service. Learn more and register here: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/sept-17-film-screening-and-virtual-hearing-in-support-of-new-englands-national-forest-roadless-areas?source=direct_link&

09/02/2026

We hope you'll join us for this important community discussion. Come if you have something to say or if you just want to listen. And if you're ready to post, you can submit your comment here:
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/20/2026-16965/special-areas-roadless-area-conservation?fbclid=IwY2xjawUFSCRwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXQwb042NUlsMlEyd1lOWmVzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEem5tkN40ry_nCVGVhA1a7DS5AfWh6O_SVhNa97LbRtzWEB8BevEyF5dzpX5Q_aem_lcdSGx7nG81IUV_KS-Lg7Q

08/26/2026

Sign up for waitlist:
Ecologist Michael Whittemore has been working all summer on the botanical survey project to inventory the plants of The Bowl Research Natural Area. If you missed his July 18 talk about the project, you can view it here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4IbINyqqmo

Attendees at the talk signed up to join Mike on an iNaturalist Field Day August 30. The trip is now fully subscribed, but we encourage those interested to sign up for the waitlist, in case any openings occur (and to be contacted for future hikes and programs). To join the waitlist, email us at [email protected].

On October 4 Michael will be leading Exploring the Old-Growth Forests of The Bowl, a slower, less strenuous educational walk with plenty of time to stop, observe, ask questions, and learn how to read the history of a forest.

08/21/2026

White Pines: stories and photos -- a talk by author and artist Jane English August 27:

All those interested in trees and our connection to the natural environment are invited to a talk Thursday, August 27, at 7 pm at the Wonalancet Chapel. Writer and photographer Jane English will share text and images from her beautiful new book White Pines: a woman’s life-long friendship with these trees. The book also features a foreword by Joseph Bruchac and contributions from two dozen historians, writers, artists and foresters (there’s a piece on the Tamworth Big Pines Natural Area by David Govatski). Audience members are invited to share their own white pine stories. The program is co-sponsored by the Wonalancet Out Door Club and the Wonalancet Preservation Association.

Jane English grew up in New England. She earned a PhD in particle physics from the University of Wisconsin, but ultimately decided on a career as a photographer and writer. She is best known as co-translator and illustrator of the Random House edition of Lao Tsu’s Tao Te Ching, first published in 1972. English has continued to create and publish books, wall calendars, and notecards exploring nature and consciousness through Eastern and indigenous thought, art, and traditions. After many years in California, she now lives in Vermont.

08/19/2026

Important news: Yesterday the Trump Administration announced the next step of its plan to eliminate the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which currently restricts logging and road building across about one-quarter of all National Forest System lands. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement was published today and the comment period will run until Sept 21.

Eliminating the Roadless Rule would remove protections from more than 260,000 acres, combined, in the White and Green Mountain National Forests (including 235,000 acres in the WMNF, more than a quarter of the Forest!), and about 50 million acres, nationwide.
We'll post more information and guidance to help you take action in defense of these iconic and irreplaceable landscapes.

Let us know at [email protected] if you'd like to be part of our advocacy committee or to receive email updates on actions you can take to combat this affront to our Forest.

08/16/2026

Join us for our annual meeting Sunday -- potluck at 5:30 in the Wonalancet Chapel Grove, meeting 6:30 in the Chapel. Lots to discuss -- we'd love to hear from all those interested in the activities and future of the WODC.

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Ferncroft Road
Wonalancet, NH
03897

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http://www.wodc.org/

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