By: Christopher Squillante-SCA NH Conservation Corps-Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger The Fourth of July has come and gone, and our 93 state parks and thousands of acres of green spaces, saw heavy visitor usage. To ensure the longevity of these beautiful spaces, we as recreationists need to minimize the negative impacts that we […]
Month: June 2022
Invasive Species of the Seacoast Region of New Hampshire
Matthew Galvin – SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger “Invasive species” to us New Englanders is something we may have learned about in school but did not pay much mind to. “Oh, It’s probably some big problem in California, or the Amazon Rainforest. Nothing to worry about here,” an idea […]
New Hampshire’s Quest for Adventure: Discover the Power of Parks, Fire Towers and Lake Explorers
Greta Ketchner – SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger Are you looking to explore beautiful spots in New Hampshire this summer? Do you want to learn more about nature and the animals native to New Hampshire? Do you enjoy hiking to places with a bird’s eye view? Are you fond […]
Loons: The Call of the Wild
Kayla Drake – SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger Out on the lake, the pristine silence is interrupted by a loon’s mournful wail, a sound akin to a wolf’s howl. The sound resonates deep within you, to the wild place that exists within us all. You are reminded that you […]
Rhododendron Bloom Report: June 17, 2022
As the “garden variety” rhododendrons are a bit past “peak” bloom and winding down, the native Rhododendron maximus found in Fitzwilliam, N H are still almost a month away from full bloom. It will by no means be a banner year for the blooms at the grove, but still a pretty good show. Starting about the second week in July and (depending on the weather) lasting a week or two, the flowers will be out in fu