By: Steven Sticht – 2018 Student Conservation Association’s New Hampshire AmeriCorps Member Birds singing, squirrels scurrying, streams thawing and trailheads emerging from the snow – these are all things that people love about the changing season – even if it takes a while for it to get here. As expected, spring has taken its time […]
Discover the Power of Parks
Discover the Power of Parks is presented by New Hampshire State Parks in collaboration with the Student Conservation Association 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.
It’s a great day to be at Bear Brook!
By Karlie Wilhelmi – Student Conservation Association’s NH AmeriCorps Member After a rejuvenating weekend visiting my sister in New York, I came back to Bear Brook and fell into the usual routine. Something was different though, perhaps the hint of spring in the air. While sitting on the front porch, I could hear the murmur […]
When I “Breathe”
By Emma Brown – Student Conservation Association’s NH AmeriCorps Member Every Monday before community meeting we have a time called “breathe.” It is a time when we refocus our minds after the weekend. I often take my camera with me to my breathe spot, photography is one of my main creative outlets. I find […]
Endurance!
By Jared Burris – Student Conservation Association’s NH AmeriCorps Member While it would be easy for me to say how much impact we have had in schools the past couple months, and how we have jump-started growth and positive change in the students, I would be sugar-coating things to say that it has been a […]
The “Big Night(s)”
By: Rand Michaels – Student Conservation Association’s NH AmeriCorps Member To briefly paint a picture of life here at Bear Brook State Park in late March; the mud season has begun. Our snow drifts, which once ominously encroached on both sides of the one-way road to camp, have dwindled to a patchy collection of blanks […]
The Wonders of the Subnivean Zone
By: Rachel Shoemaker 2018 SCA NH AmeriCorps Member Furbearing mammals like the gray fox and short-tailed weasel (ermine) are fascinated by the Subnivean zone and so is this born-and-raised North Carolinian. After taking a road trip with my family this past summer and seeing the beautiful state of New Hampshire in all its glory, I […]
Creative Adaptations
By: Kim Snyder 2018 Student Conservation Association NH AmeriCorps Member Birds are everywhere and Manchester’s 4th graders are a few steps closer to understanding these fascinating creatures. In the past few weeks, the Student Conservation Association has been teaching these students about how organisms are adapted to best survive in their environment. Manchester’s students have […]
It’s The Little Things
By: Brianne Bishop 2018 Student Conservation Association NH AmeriCorps Member It’s easy to get caught up in the small details of everyday life, especially here at Bear Brook State Park. Simple daily tasks have become a chore. Daily challenges include: staying warm, brushing teeth in a timely manner, showering every now and then, being able […]
Franconia Notch is More Than its Old Man
For those traveling through New Hampshire, one thing is abundantly clear, they love their old man. The face of this iconic figure can be found on almost everything from the state quarter, license plates, tea cups, road signs, and other tchotchkes. What may not be immediately clear is that the Old Man is no longer […]
Scooby Dooby Don’t Bring Your Dog to Monandock State Park!
Dogs are a big part of the family. You want them to be involved in the outdoor adventures your family embarks on. Get it, Bark! However some outdoor adventures are not appropriate for dogs or there could be a restriction on dogs all together. Hiking to the summit of Mount Monadnock is one of those […]