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Manchester High School Students Work at Organic Farm

Submitted by scommarto on Wed, 03/18/2009 - 11:17

NHCC's Conservation Leadership Corps [CLC] began the year with a visit to the Nelson Farm in Strafford, NH. Each year, these high school students volunteer in exchange for fresh produce, helping the farm become more productive and geared to education, as well as generating great fresh food for the NHCC summer season. Farm operator Shawn Stimpson said, "I like working with SCA because it gives me an opportunity to learn how to teach farming, and it gives the volunteers a chance to learn how to farm."

NHCC Corps members Alexandra Bacha and Scott Shepard led CLC members on a tour of the farm, where they learned about starting seeds, how the greenhouse heating system works and how a small family farm operates. The Stimpsons have been heating their greenhouse with waste oil since 2002, and Shawn is proud of the fact that his crops are not only organic, but require no fossil fuels to heat during cold New Hampshire winters.

The Manchester CLC program is in its third year with members drawn from Central, West and Memorial. In the past, the members have participated in beach and urban pond cleanups, hosted environmental education events, cleared a section of the Manchester Rail Trail and volunteered at the annual Earth Day Celebration in Veteran's Park. This year, we plan to begin research and development of a sustainable green roof on a public building in Manchester.

For more information on the Manchester CLC, please visit www.thesca.org/manchester

For information on green roofs, visit http://extension.unh.edu/news/2007/09/a_green_roof_grows_in_manchest_1.html

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Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/28/2009 - 12:00.
Hey guys! I'm loving the newsletter! I miss all my CLC's out there in New Hammy. Hey staff! Hope you are all well! I miss you guys too... and I'm positive you miss your favorite little "ginger"! xoxo Yours, Kylie

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The mission of SCA NH is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of our environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the communities and land of New Hampshire through conservation service projects that enhance and protect natural areas and to provide environmental education to promote the understanding and stewardship of these natural areas. SCA New Hampshire (SCA NH) is one of SCA's oldest residential corp programs. The Interns are housed in historic cabins at Bear Brook State Park where they share the joys and struggles of rustic life while dedicating a year of their lives to performing direct service. These highly motivated 18-25 year olds enhance and protect the state’s natural areas as well as provide extensive environmental education. Benefits to corps members include a living allowance, health insurance, an AmeriCorps Education Award and the development of their own leadership and team-building skills. The overall experience develops a strong ethic of active citizenship and practical conservation techniques. Projects served by the SCA NH corps touch the lives of tens of thousands of people. Since its incepting SCA NH has been partnered with the New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation and Volunteer NH (AmeriCorps). Over the years the partnerships have expanded throughout the state to include the White Mountain National Forest, St. Gaudens Historic National Park, conservation commissions, and more. Corps Members spend much of the winter months providing environmental education and service learning programs to elementary and middle school students in Manchester, NH as well as several community nonprofits. During the summer, the members are engaged in conservation service in the form of trail construction and maintenance, campground rehabilitation and historic preservation as well as further environmental education through the NH Park Interpretive program, Discover the Power of the Parks.

contact the SCA NH corps office at six-zero-three -485-2191

or email: Teresa McNamee

TMcNamee "at" thesca "dot" org