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HBRF Statement on Standing for Racial Justice

HBRF condemns violence against Black communities and stands in solidarity with our social justice partners who are demanding change.

Guidelines for Conducting Research Under COVID-19 Restrictions

The Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest is currently operating at a restricted level as a result of the COVID-19 situation. These complete guidelines for conducting research at HBEF under COVID-19 restrictions will be updated periodically as the situation evolves. Be safe and practice social distancing!

Hannah Vollmer receives prestigious NSF graduate fellowship to study conservation genetics of rare alpine roses

She plans to use the fellowship to study the genetics and conservation of three alpine roses that are rare to New England: creeping sibbaldia, dwarf cinquefoil, and mountain avens.

Hubbard Brook Research Foundation and UNH Help Relaunch The Northern States Research Cooperative

Following a three-year hiatus, the Northeastern States Research Cooperative has been revitalized, thanks to $2 million in funding for the 2020 fiscal year from the U.S. Forest Service. The grant program originated in New Hampshire and has supported research conducted by Hubbard Brook researchers, including studies that investigate winter climate change, water quality, forest inventory management, and changes in forest ecosystems.

Hubbard Brook's Virtual Resources for At-Home Learning

Calling all teachers, students, and parents: Stuck at home? Here’s a running list of our science learning resources, all in one place.

HBRF Co-Hosts NH Youth Climate and Clean Energy Town Hall

Days before the New Hampshire primary, the first-of-its-kind day-long event with 2020 presidential candidates elevated the climate conversation at a crucial decision point.

Storytelling

On July 9, 2019, Hubbard Brook hosted its first ever live storytelling event: The Moss. Nine Hubbard Brook community members shared personal stories on the theme of "Unexpected Encounters."

Three billion birds vanished from North America in 50 years. What about at Hubbard Brook?

The dramatic declines described in the Science study echo issues that Hubbard Brook scientists have highlighted in the past—that events happening during the breeding season, migration, and in the winter grounds can all have a significant impact on bird abundance.