“My assumption, when I joined the LRCC, was that I would have five housemates. A second, more implicit assumption was that all of these housemates would be human.”

“Whatever happened to New England snow?”

“I didn’t anticipate thinking of Siberia very often in New Hampshire, but it crossed my mind possibly every other day in my first few weeks here.”

“Spending most of my time with LRCC AmeriCorps and The Nature Conservancy has exposed me to some of the greatest preserves I’ve ever seen.”

“This program has been a blast, and I’m looking forward to what the rest of the term has in store.”

“We often look past the things we see day to day as they may seem insignificant, but when you get the chance to stop and think about them, your day may just get more interesting.”

“Conservation allows us to keep the past alive so that more than just ourselves, but future generations as well can experience the unbroken tapestry of nature in a way that nothing else on this Earth can replicate.”

“In my experience so far, I’ve seen nothing but undying enthusiasm and support from our volunteers that have been involved with our projects.”

“The Squam Lakes region and its beauty are home to adventure, friendship, and much more.”

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