“It’s easy to make friends when people are so kind and giving and fun, but so much harder to say goodbye.”

“I’m looking forward to the second half of my term cause by going by how my first half went I’m sure the second half will be as fun if not better.”

“These unexpected moments are what make serving with AmeriCorps and the LRCC a unique and memorable experience.”

“To sit in silence with a group of strangers and take in nature together was a really special moment. Each person with a different perspective, different responsibilities, different emotions, yet still taking in the same moment.”

“In my time here serving with the Lakes Region Conservation Trust, I can confidently say that I have constructed, cleared, and conserved over 150 water bars.”

“The days go by slow and steady and full of action, and this has been a really rewarding summer of working with the land and the water after four years in classrooms and labs learning about these dynamics.”

“New England is gravel bike central. New Hampshire is dope and Vermont is only a bike ride away. I love it here.”

“As the weather heats up and the water gets warmer, I hope to see you all out there enjoying the summer sun!”

“Did you know that bird populations have dropped by almost 3 billion since 1970?”

“Newfound Lake has zero aquatic invasive species in it and a large part of that is because of the work that watershed stewards and volunteers have done to protect the lake.”