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Everyone’s Favorite – The Beaver

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

As aquatic animals, beavers spend most of their time in the water. They are proficient swimmers, and can remain underwater for up to 15 minutes at a time. Beavers’ skills in the water make up for their relative clumsiness on land, and helps to keep them safe from the threat of predation.

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The Civilian Conservation Corps at Bear Brook State Park

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

Bear Brook is home to one of the only Civilian Conservation Corps camps left standing in the US. Also known as the CCC, the Civilian Conservation Corps was created by President Franklin Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression’s effect on the American economy.

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7 Tips for Leaving No Trace at New Hampshire Parks

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

As we get closer to the summer months, and more outdoor adventurers begin visiting New Hampshire State Parks, it’s a great time to refresh on Leave No Trace (LNT) principles. Here are 7 tips to get the most out of your time at New Hampshire State Parks, while protecting our natural resources!

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Watersheds

April 28, 2021May 4, 2021 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

All of our New Hampshire rivers have their own unique watersheds, and the rain that falls on the land in that watershed drains into a specific waterway. Learn more about watersheds and why they’re important through this lesson!

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Tidepooling

April 28, 2021May 4, 2021 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

Tide pools are a unique ecosystem that you can find in rocky coastal areas. Learn more about some of the creatures that make their homes in tide pools through this narrated Powerpoint–and maybe you can use this to help plan your next seacoast trip!

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Fun with Ferns

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

Ferns are plants that reproduce using dust-like spores and have feathery leaves called fronds. In the spring of New Hampshire, their small, curling fiddleheads emerge from the forest floor before the fronds unroll into the typical fern shapes observable in the summer.

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Top 6 Hiking Trails at Bear Brook

April 14, 2021April 15, 2021 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters 2 Comments

Throughout the time I have been here, we have had plenty of time to explore the park and hike the trails. Here are six of my favorite trails in Bear Brook State Park.

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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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