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Reflections on a Sandwich
BlogSeptember 17, 2019 | ‘What,’ you may be asking yourself, ‘could have compelled someone to make and eat a peanut butter, Nutella, banana, and apple pie sandwich?’ The PBBN&AP is born of several factors and is perhaps best explained by breaking it down in to its structural components.
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Park hosts present-day Conservation Corps
September 25, 2019 | Hanging Rock State Park was brilliantly built in the 1930s by the original CCCs (Civilian Conservation Corps). The park was lucky enough to have the opportunity to house a new edition of the CCCs in this five-person CCNC crew with a crew leader this month. The crew set up their camping tents just yards away from the original CCC Camp 3422 and reported for duty. Their first assignment was to hike Ruben Mountain trail and de-berm, which is to remove the hump of soil that collects at the edge of the trail and prevents water from sheeting off properly.
Source: The Stokes News • Conservation Corps North Carolina
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Appomattox Court House National Historical Park hosts crews to improve trails
NewsAugust 7, 2019 | Crew 726's work enhances accessibility for visitors on Appomattox Court House National Historic Park trails!
Source: WSET ABC 13
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Saturday, August 3, 2019 - Youth Volunteer Day
EventsCome visit, learn, and volunteer with us in Shenandoah National Park! Join us on August 3rd as we cut tree branches of invasive species at Big Meadows (Central District), followed by recreational and educational activities with the park staff. This opportunity is for youth (ages 12 to 18) only!