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Category: 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.

The Challenge of Teaching Nature Online

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

How the SCA is getting creative with methods of educating students about nature in a completely digital setting.

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Tree Identification

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

Warm weather often spurs us to get outside and visit New Hampshire’s forests–and spring is also a good time to practice your tree identification skills!

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5 Foods You Can Find Foraging in New Hampshire

April 3, 2021April 5, 2021 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters 1 Comment

Foraging is a great, sustainable, and fun way to try new foods. Here is a list of 5 foods you may find if you go foraging in the woods of New Hampshire.

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Hairy woodpecker on bump tree

Food Webs

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

When we study ecosystems, one important question is ‘what eats what?’ A food web is a great way to answer that question. In this video, students can learn about food webs and the producers, consumers, and decomposers that make them up, and then use their newfound knowledge to play an online food chain game or answer a Kahoot! quiz.

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The Night Sky

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

Learn more about stars with this lesson plan, which introduces some of our constellations and the stories behind them.

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Porcupine crawling through grass near Bear Hill

Porcupines; The Skills of Quills

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

A small critter frequently seen at Bear Brook is the North American porcupine. As a primarily nocturnal animal, this Bear Brook resident has been seen mostly at night, but has been spotted climbing trees during the day.

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stars over coleman lodges

Basic Guide to Stargazing

March 12, 2021March 14, 2021 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

Winter holds some of the best stargazing of the year. Although it is cold out, the reward of seeing some of the clearest stars of the year is well worth the effort.

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Snow!

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

As we start to look forward to spring, take a brief break to explore the multi-faceted science behind our favorite multi-faceted precipitation: snow! Download the self-guided lesson plan as either a PowerPoint file or a .pdf, or just use the activity packet to guide your exploration! Either way, we hope this makes the last leg of winter a little more fun.

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Habitats, Ecosystems & Biomes

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

This narrated Powerpoint teaches students about Habitats, Ecosystems, and Biomes, and some of New Hampshire’s unique habitats! While watching the Powerpoint, pause in designated places to participate in activities that will help build engagement and understanding. And when you’re done, you can get out and explore the forest habitats of New Hampshire’s State Parks!

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Introduction to Earth Systems

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

By: Megan Spencer and Jake Rehm This series of slides, pictures, videos and activities introduces the 4 Spheres of Earth Systems to students and asks them how they connect (work together) to form one Earth system. Files for this lesson: Introduction to Earth Systems (Powerpoint) Introduction to Earth Systems (pdf – with notations on separate […]

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