"Be a steward of the land and follow your principles or others. Protect it so people can keep coming back each year to find and appreciate its beauty. Protect the future memories that people are going to make here."

"I never realized that my favorite part of being an LRCC member would be interacting with the public."

"As I have moved through life, I have learned that branching out and experiencing new things is what makes you grow as a person."

"I have gone from being unsure of my abilities to dive in a pool and feeling uncomfortable breathing out of a large metal cylinder strapped to my back to truly enjoying my time diving on Squam."

“I feel like I’ve always had a strong sense of community but never really thought about the importance of community within the land trust realm.”

“Who knew that the key to my continued happiness was chatting to random strangers about my favorite things while standing on the summit of a mountain overlooking a gorgeous lake?”

“My passion for nature started early on, from hikes with my mom, adventures in my backyard with my dad, and days spent kayaking on Squam Lake.”

“Shadows of the Loon; A chilling tale.”

“In the golden glow of the setting sun breeze against my face, the little miseries from the day fade away.”

“I knew that I’d be doing important and meaningful work, but I didn't realize I would enjoy it this much.”