Squam Lakes Natural Science Center holds Clean Up Day in preparation for opening day
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center holds its annual Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Clean Up Day prepares the Science Center’s trails and grounds, including Kirkwood Gardens, for opening day on May 1. Some projects are messy and most work is outdoors so volunteers are encouraged to dress appropriately. Groups are encouraged to help out at Clean Up Day or another day leading up to May 1. Special projects are available for organized groups.
On Clean Up Day volunteers and staff share a complimentary picnic lunch after projects have been completed. Anyone interested in participating in Clean Up Day, including groups and families, should contact Carol Raymond, Volunteer Coordinator, at 603-968-7194 x22 or carol.raymond@nhnature.org.
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August 27, 2012
Nature Photography
By Kevin VanGorden, Program Intern
Photos by Kevin VanGorden
Since I was first able to wind film and press the shutter button, I have been fascinated with photography. When I first picked up my parents 35 mm camera, I quickly became enthralled with the pictures of nature that I developed, no matter how bad they turned out. It is that fascination that has led me to refine my skills as a photographer and keep me outdoors, taking pictures of our natural world.
I have always found photography to be an art that anyone can do, no matter your age or skill level. With the digital cameras on the market today, photography has become an option for anyone. No longer do you have to invest hundreds of dollars into film and film development, or lug around different types of film to get the best pictures out of different conditions. Digital cameras allow us to control every aspect of our cameras with just the push of a button or turn of a wheel. We can preview the photos as we take them and remove the ones we dislike. The most important thing about digital cameras and their use in natural photography is that it allows us to take a piece of nature home with us, without actually removing anything from the environment.
We all have our own reasons for taking photographs. Perhaps we just want to cherish a memory or maybe we want to take home the beauty of our world. Photos can teach us by showing us details we could not see with our eyes; they can encourage learning and understanding. We often hear that “A picture is worth a thousand words” and I truly believe this phrase to be true.
Photos by Kevin VanGorden
Since I was first able to wind film and press the shutter button, I have been fascinated with photography. When I first picked up my parents 35 mm camera, I quickly became enthralled with the pictures of nature that I developed, no matter how bad they turned out. It is that fascination that has led me to refine my skills as a photographer and keep me outdoors, taking pictures of our natural world.
I have always found photography to be an art that anyone can do, no matter your age or skill level. With the digital cameras on the market today, photography has become an option for anyone. No longer do you have to invest hundreds of dollars into film and film development, or lug around different types of film to get the best pictures out of different conditions. Digital cameras allow us to control every aspect of our cameras with just the push of a button or turn of a wheel. We can preview the photos as we take them and remove the ones we dislike. The most important thing about digital cameras and their use in natural photography is that it allows us to take a piece of nature home with us, without actually removing anything from the environment.
We all have our own reasons for taking photographs. Perhaps we just want to cherish a memory or maybe we want to take home the beauty of our world. Photos can teach us by showing us details we could not see with our eyes; they can encourage learning and understanding. We often hear that “A picture is worth a thousand words” and I truly believe this phrase to be true.
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