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7 Ways to Leave No Trace While Exploring State Parks

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters 1 Comment

By: Thomas Cummings, SCA Interpretative Ranger for Umbagog Lake State Park Exploring New Hampshire’s State Parks is a great way to spend a summer. From lounging on the beach to hiking up mountains, there is bound to be something to do for everyone. With more people going outside and recreating in the parks it is […]

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How to Avoid Losing Your Lunch to a Gull

September 7, 2018September 10, 2018 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

By: Kim Snyder, Interpretive Ranger for Southern Region Parks We’ve all been there: perfect day at the beach, perfect sandwich in hand, taking in the crash of the surf and soaking in the sun. Then… A gull steals your lunch! Just swoops down and plucks it right from your unsuspecting hand. The gulls tear into […]

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Discover the Power of Interpretation

August 23, 2018August 23, 2018 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters 1 Comment

By: Rachel Shoemaker, Interpretive Ranger for Northern Region Parks “What IS that!?” My friend stopped so abruptly that I nearly bumped into her.   “What is what?” I asked, looking around frantically, trying to see what she was seeing. I looked down at the trail where she was pointing and gazed upon a creature that would […]

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Edge of the (New Hampshire) Sea

August 8, 2018August 8, 2018 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

By: Kim Snyder, Interpretive Ranger for Southern Region Parks At the coast, sea life exists in a constant ebb and flow of water. The changing tides create dynamic habitats and specialized conditions that make living there a challenge for those not adapted to the area. In her guide to the seashore; The Edge of the […]

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Roving the Southern NH Parks

July 6, 2018July 20, 2018 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

By: Kim Snyder, Interpretive Ranger (Southern Region Parks) As the Discover Power of Parks Southern Rover, I have the pleasure of traversing the width of Southern New Hampshire weekly, seeing all kinds of environments and learning all about this diverse state. From the Seacoast to the Vermont boarder, New Hampshire abounds with wildlife and awe-inspiring […]

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Furbearer Beware!

April 12, 2017April 12, 2017 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

Does anyone know what a furbearer is? Yeah I had that look on my face to when I was asked that question for the first time. A furbearer is not a type of bear but an animal that bears fur. The SCAers main goal of this lesson was for students to understand that furbearers are […]

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The Big Idea

April 5, 2017April 5, 2017 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

Let’s take a few steps back to the very beginning. You are probably wondering the basis of the SCA’s environmental education model used to inspire the next generation of Earth Stewards. (That’s right we really want these students to learn!) I am going to fill you in on our little secret, hint hint, it all […]

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Nurturing Earth Stewards

March 14, 2017March 14, 2017 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

Has the smell of wood smoke suddenly filled the air? Did you see the flash of a blue shirt? Do you hear the sound of nature prevailing?! It is that time of year again when the SCAers come out of hiding from Bear Brook State Park to educate the students in the Manchester, Allenstown and […]

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Reflections and Transitions

September 28, 2015September 28, 2015 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

There’s that cool crisp snap in the air that might’ve caught us off guard, but it’s an exciting and nostalgic feeling… This summer had plentiful long days of warm sunshine, clear skies, refreshing swims, beautiful hikes, and many special memories made between Bear Brook and it’s campers. However, life at Bear Brook State Park has […]

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DIY: Leave No Trace, Bear Brook Style

August 31, 2015August 31, 2015 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

The amenities of Bear Brook State Park that are spread across its 10,000 acres attract mountain bikers, campers, hikers, anglers, and families who seek varying degrees of adventure and relaxation. With thousands of visitors each year, Bear Brook sees many faces and supplies the ingredients for fun and memorable visits to each of those visitors. […]

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