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Too quick of an update but something is better than nothing. (?)

Submitted by mvecchiarelli on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 11:11

Any of you who have been to our home and office of Spruce Pond at Bear Brook know that we have a delightfully rustic site. By default this also implies a slow, very slow, internet service. Occasionally I get out to the library (or tap into my neighbors wireless...ssshhh)with a moment or two to include a few pics and stories here.

Today, I don't really have the sort of leisure because of oh-so-many pending deadlines. Yet, here I am (procrastinating?)

So....

We have six NH Parks Interpreters doing absolutely splendidly in various parks around the state: Check out http://www.DiscoverPowerofParks.com to meet this year's Discover the Power of Parks interpretive park rangers. Discover the Power of Parks is a collaboration between the SCA NH, NH State Parks and Public Service of NH.

We also have our cadre of crews out and about doing amazing conservation service projects like trails, invasives mitigation, energy independence work (read: splitting and stacking wood), and much more.

And, of course, are stupendous SCA Manchester teams. They completed 4 hitches in the White Mountains and now are digging back into Manchester Parks. The high school participants will be recognized at a ceremony on Oct. 4 6-8:30 at the Manchester Public library. Come show your support if your in town.

Interspersed have been service days like 9/11, Weeks Act, South West Bus day in Manchester, recycling education at a ball game and much more.

Before we know it the 10 months of service will be completed for the Americorps members. So much has transpired we'd need a volume of novels to tell the stories. Come get a glimps at our recongition ceremony on Oct. 20, 2-4pm at the Manchester Town hall with a reception following at our own dining hall in Bear Brook

9/11 stair climb in Manchester
splitting wood for next year's corps: pay it forward
tent platform rebuild
Interps at Fisher Cats game
SCA Manchester in Manchester Park
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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