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SCA NH corps member David

Submitted by mvecchiarelli on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 11:42

My name is David Rittenhouse. I've spent most of my life growing up
in Minnesota, and have always held the Mississippi river close to my
heart. From my first visit as a child, to sleeping on its banks as a
young adult. I graduated with a degree in Biology, Society, and the
Environment from the University of Minnesota, and during my time there worked at the Bell Museum of Natural History. I loved my experiences working with children and adults and sharing my enthusiasm for nature, through guiding hands on experiences with all sorts of creepy crawlies like cockroaches, snakes, and turtles, giving tours of Minnesota's wildlife through diorama halls, and leading science summer camp programs. I hope to continue to broaden my experiences in environmental education and gain new experiences in the ways of conservation while in the SCA to prepare me for where ever my life takes me next

SCA NH corps member David
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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