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program promotes student engagement in national parks

fri, 09 mar 2018 23:44:21 +0000

we often hear about the importance of our national parks and the benefits they provide. protecting some of our most valued natural and historic areas, these sites have been set aside for the public. however, many of these places are in states of disrepair, having fallen victim to “deferred maintenance.”

the conservation leaders program, a partnership between the national park conservation association and participating universities, aims to increase student engagement with national parks and introduce them to a career in the national park service.

the program was born out of the need to connect young people with nearby national parks, and encourage them to further engage with public service. i had the privilege of working with fellow students on the blue ridge parkway, a scenic roadway spanning north carolina and virginia, where we spent sessions learning about park management, citizen engagement and outreach, and some of the challenges those in the nps are encountering.

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planting peace: anathoth community garden heals neighbors & the land

fri, 09 mar 2018 22:27:59 +0000

on a warm summer night at the corner of mill creek and carr store rd in cedar grove, nc, the senseless murder of a storekeeper rocked the small agricultural community. the murderer has never been found, but the community came together and served its own justice.

the night after the murder, a vigil was held at the site. scenobia taylor, an african-american elder, received a vision from god which inspired her to donate 5 acres of her land so that the community may heal. she gave it to the cedar grove united methodist church, of which a majority of its congregants are white — a move that angered some but laid the groundwork for a place of reconciliation.

at the same time, pastor grace hackney of cgumc was attempting to address food insecurity in the community. when mrs. taylor approached her with the offer of land, she recognized that this was an opportunity to create a place that could provide both food and friendship.

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orange county, nc, plans for a green future

fri, 09 mar 2018 21:39:39 +0000

in september of 2017, the commissioners of orange county, north carolina, pledged to source 100% of their energy needs from renewable sources by 2050. as leadership from the federal government fails to recognize the urgency in transitioning to clean energy sources, individual cities and states are picking up the slack. however, with county and town resources already stretched, the creation of a concrete plan has yet to take shape.

another county-wide effort to promote healthier citizens and environment is the orange county food council, which seeks to raise awareness of food insecurity in one of the wealthiest counties in the state, and provide direction in navigating those community resources that provide relief. formed in 2016 as a response to community requests, the council operates on many several fronts, including promoting economic partnerships among local farmers and businesses and connecting food-insecure populations with assistance.

mayor tom stevens of hillsborough, the seat of orange county, believes that such initiatives do not exist in a vacuum, but actively inform each other and contribute to a holistic vision of health and wellbeing for citizens and the environment that we share.

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