Renee Doran – SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger. One of my favorite parts of my week is the two days I spend at the Seacoast with the Pawtuckaway Interpretive Ranger, Matt. My time at Wallis Sands and Rye Harbor has been marked by the backdrop of the Isles of […]
Author: Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters
Discover the Power of Parks is presented by New Hampshire State Parks in collaboration with the Student Conservation Association and AmeriCorps and made possible by generous financial support from Eversource. The program offers a look into the natural world through hands-on programming.
Interpretive programs focus on connecting participants with nature and building appreciation for New Hampshire's unmatched natural heritage. Programs include guided hikes, interpretive tours, and imaginative environmental workshops for children and families. Programs are offered free to guests with paid park admission fee. No pre-registration is required.
Dog Days of Summer: Pet Safety 101
Krystal Daniele SCA New Hampshire Corps- Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger Adventuring with our pets is an exciting experience for us and them. There are so many new sights, sounds and smells! As a pet owner myself, I often think about how I can keep my dog safe on the trails. Pets can […]
Self-Guided Hike at Pawtuckaway State Park
Matthew Galvin – SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger Interested in beavers, trees, or rocks? This is the short interpretive hike for you! Before I dive into the specifics of the hike, I must mention that Pawtuckaway State Park has three entrances. This hike starts at the Round Pond Road […]
Notes on plants in New Hampshire: some pretty, some tasty, some poisonous.
Maira de Sa Kaye — Conservation Steward — SCA NH Corps What would the world be, once bereft Of wet and wildness? Let them be left, O let them be left, wildness and wet; Long live the weeds and the wilderness yet —Gerard Manley Hopkins 1) Foraging wild plants should be done in a limited, […]
Backyard Treasure Hunt
Krystal Daniele SCA New Hampshire Corps- Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger Have you ever wanted to go on a treasure hunt? Who Hasn’t! Luckily, you can go on one in your own neighborhood! This treasure hunt is called “Geocaching”. Geocaching is a very popular scavenger hunt that has been around since 2000. It […]
Huts of the Mountains
Kaitlyn Gilligan SCA New Hampshire Conservation Corps-Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger Many people come to the White Mountains for hiking, that is not a surprise. It has some of the most picturesque views in the country. The Appalachian trail runs through a section of the Whites, so while you are hiking sometimes you will […]
Hoo’s That Calling?
Tracy Lyons — Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger — SCA NH Corps New Hampshire nights are filled with sounds of cicadas, crickets and frogs. However, if you listen closely you might be able to hear another of New Hampshire’s night time residents. There are nine species of owls that have been spotted in […]
Mindfulness: A Beginner’s Guide to Mindfulness in Everyday Life and in the Parks
Kayla Drake — Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger — SCA NH Corps Mindfulness calls to mind an image of someone seated cross-legged, silent except for the occasional “ohm” slipping from their lips. But mindfulness does not have to look like this; it can easily become a part of your everyday life and your […]
Getaway in the Great North Woods
Emily Veh – SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger If you’re looking for a summer adventure with less crowds, incredible nature, and endless outdoor recreation opportunities, look no further than Great North Woods! I spent a weekend exploring the Great North Woods at Lake Francis State Park and Umbagog Lake […]
Just Beneath the Surface
Renee Doran – SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger Spending time lake or pond side and enjoying a day at the beach seems synonymous with summertime in New England. We love to go for a dip or a swim in the cool waters on our sunny summer days. However, our […]