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Bear Brookers SHOUT OUT!

Submitted by mvecchiarelli on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 10:00

As usual, I wouldn't even know where to start to give a full update on what has been going on with the SCA NH corps. With three adult conservation teams, two high school teams, and six Park Interpreters in the field you can imagine the number of great stories, photos, not to mention amount of service and learning that is occuring.

With that little summary in mind, I'll just add that we have just returned from All Corps; a gathering of the Eastern Regional Corps. You'll see the Bear Brookers pulled together to have a great time, meet their fellow SCA friends, and graciously concede the victory horns to the hosts of All Corps, The SCA Adirondacks. Just prior to that we were at Hampton Beach being recognized as the longest standing Americorps program in the state with Volunteer NH. Just before that we had a gathering with the CCC of NH and Maine, launched the Great Parks Pursuit and Discover the Power of the Parks program. Completed "Hitches" in Belmont, Rindge, and Epsom...and the list goes on and on and on...And if you find yourself in the White Mountains this Friday come down to the Auto Road at Mount Washington for the big Weeks Act Celebration! A full day of fun and information on the WMNF.

This team will have its official Recognition Ceremony when the 10 month program concludes for 2011 on October 20.

Last note (with the hopes that someone reads these) please give a shout out if you are a former Bear Brooker (staff, member, participant) and let us know if you are still associated with the SCA and/or still working in conservation in some capacity.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Pulling for the team
Americorps Recognition Ceremony
Emily, one of the many stars of SCA NH corps!
Groups:

Oh, I'm still here...

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/29/2011 - 17:00.

...and supposedly the only one who reads this stuff. Seems I can't escape the SCA. 2 1/2 years and counting.

-Marko ('09)

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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