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Penn's Stewards, Fall 2011 Penn’s Stewards News from the Pennsylvania Parks & Forests Foundation • Fall 2011 State Parks and State Forests Pam Metzger and Our Quality of Life and Marci Mowery e have been thinking about “quality of Even in its most clinical Wlife” for all of recorded history. More sense, physicians now use than two thousand years ago Aristotle broadly the phrase “quality of life” to Photo: Pam Metzger postulated that “quality of life is determined evaluate and determine treatment options. by its activities.” A dry observation, but true It has become a common phrase in the Congratulations in every way. And still rings true for people vernacular among medical staff, patients, and to Honorable Mention from all cultures and contexts so pervasively their families considering decisions that must winner Maggie and owner Carly Reese. that a nonprofit group – The Quality of Life See page 7 for the complete story. be measured against enhancing or impeding Project – exists solely to devote time and “quality of life.” In This Issue resources to helping people live more enjoyable, Within our public dialogue there is an purposeful, and contented lives. idea that suggests that connecting people PG: 1 Quality of Life In more recent years, the south Asian with nature has a profound effect on their PG: 2 President’s Message Kingdom of Bhutan demonstrated an Lace Up for Leah perception of whether their life, in its PG: 3 Quality of Life continued authentically new way to evaluate quality of simplest terms, is “good” or “bad.” Richard Louv’s PG: 4 Award Nominations life. They use a “Gross National Happiness” 2005 book, Last Child in the Woods, asks us to Annual Report or GNH index rather than the traditional consider what difference the outdoors has What’s Ahead gross domestic product to define their made on our lives and whether the loss of a PG: 5 Volunteer Recognition country’s status. Their method suggests that meaningful connection to nature would make In Memory beneficial development of human society future generations less satisfied with theirs. Turtle Habitats takes place when material and spiritual It’s a good question. Where do our state PG: 6 GPOC development occur side by side to complement Bark in the Park lands fit in as we consider how PG: 7 Photo Contest Winners and reinforce each other. For example, Pennsylvanians can improve their own PG: 8 Friends of Nolde Forest environmental wellness is calculated by surveying GNH or discover those Aristotelian “activities” Parks/Forests Report and taking statistical measurement of metrics that will improve our quality of life? PG: 10 CCC Reflections such as pollution, noise, and traffic. Less of continued on page 3 Native Plants Garden those = better quality of life. Moraine State Park cabin decorated for the holidays. PG: 11 Living Gifts PG: 12 Smart Phone Passport “Now I see the secret of the making of the best persons, Contact us: It is to grow in the open air, and PA Parks & Forests Foundation 105 N. Front Street, #305 toto eateat andand sleepsleep withwith thethe earth.”earth.” Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 236-7644 —Walt Whitman, Song of the Open Road www.PaParksAndForests.org Song of the Open Road endy Duchene W President’s Message Marci Mowery My autumn President’s Message is typically “As we enter the season one of gratitude for all of the hard work of volunteers, friends, and staff to make our of gratitude, I encourage you Marci Mowery state parks and state forests the best that they to join me in the spirit of can be. And while I am grateful for the work Partners gather to dedicate of these fine people, there are many others appreciation.” the Rose Trail at the Goat Hill who I would like to recognize this year. that worked around the clock to restore Wild Plant Sanctuary. From both a personal and natural perspective, electricity, gas, water, and sewage treatment; Rose Chase, the namesake, 2011 has been challenging. Some of us have and to the non-profit organizations that provided is wielding the scissors. lost loved ones who left an ache that doesn’t services to our fellow Pennsylvanians in need. Board of Directors: seem to disappear. While the adage ‘time heals I want to thank our park and forest visitors Chair all wounds’ may hold true, I have also come for their patience as staff and volunteers Rob Wonderling to realize that the ache we bare is a part of continue to clean up the damage that nature Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce the new norm—it will always be there to left in her wake, and for your understanding Vice Chairman remind us that nothing is permanent. We need that some repairs may take a little time. William Forrey Retired, Bureau of State Parks to live each day to the fullest, remembering The commitment that Pennsylvanians Secretary to spend time with family and friends. I am demonstrated to their neighbors, towns, and Brian J. Clark Buchanan, Ingersol & Rooney grateful for the memories of loved ones that state are worthy of applause, and I tip my hat Treasurer I carry with me, and also for the generosity to you. As we enter the season of gratitude, Gary Smith of strangers, family and friends. Their kind I encourage you to join me in the spirit of Retired, DCNR Directors words for the loss my family suffered, and for appreciation. In every day there is a miracle Hank Barnette the support they have shown as we progress just waiting to be discovered. May you discover Skadden Arps towards our goal of creating a memorial many miracles—from a rainbow after a storm Senator Michael Brubaker PA Senate, 36th District playground at Sam Lewis State Park in memory to a friend who says just the right words— Robert Griffith of my niece Leah, helped immensely. in the year ahead. Retired, PA Recreation & Park Society Natural disasters garnered headlines Wishing you a holiday season filled with Representative Michael Hanna PA House of Representatives, 76th District throughout 2011—floods, hurricanes, and peace, family, and friends. Dr. Laura McIntosh even earthquakes. I would like to extend my Saint Vincent Health Center gratitude to those who volunteered to help Yours in the Outdoors, Joanne Raphael PPL Corporation during these disasters; to the utility companies Marci William Mifflin Philadelphia Hospitality Inc. Andrew Mowen Penn State University FUN, FUN, FUN! David Spigelmyer Lace Up Chesapeake Energy And For a Good Cause Ex-Officio Richard Allan, Over 60 racers joined Secretary, DCNR for Honorary Members PPFF for Lace Up for Leah, Linda McKenna Boxx a 5K run/walk to benefit John C. Oliver III Leah the Leah Vogel Memorial Staff: Playground Fund. Marci Mowery Sam Lewis State Park is President the first beneficiary of a Best overall male time was Corey Bires Lisa Salvatore Bookkeeper playground built from Leah’s fund. and best overall female time was Pam Metzger The race, held at Sam Lewis State Park, Honorata Libertore. ‘Play Like a Kid Day’ Membership/Volunteer Coordinator was a vertically challenging 5K. was held at the park following the race. To date, over $20,000 has been raised for the playground. Page 2 | Penn’s Stewards Only $5,000 more to reach our goal! State Parks and State Forests and Our Quality of Life continued Can Pennsylvania’s Parks Improve Our Quality of Life? State Forests Have Their Own Role The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania set about to Drinking water, habitat, and air take some of our own measurements. The Statewide quality are all improved by the existence Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) told a of forest. Forested lands provide filtration clear story about our perception and appreciation for outdoor of runoff and erosion prevention. In the spaces. State parks were a specific focus of a portion of the United States, some 60 million people SCORP research and the findings are revealing. receive their drinking water from water- Nearly half of park visitors admitted that their level of sheds containing national forests and physical activity is higher during their visit than in their daily Pennsylvania’s state forests contain lives, and that physical activity made people more likely to visit 215,000 acres of municipal watershed. another park. Visitors to our parks and forests demonstrate Drink it, farm with it, swim in it—every repeatedly that the time they spend with their public lands is forest acre is vital to preserving the among the most valuable of their day. clean water that makes life possible. Photo courtesy of DCNR. Says one survey comment: “I have been going to Tuscarora State Park for 10 years now. I have enjoyed many fun and healing activities there Sometimes the Best Things in Life Are FREE…Really! over the years. What I enjoy most is the hiking trails and canoeing on the Unique among our neighboring states, Pennsylvania parks lake. I enjoy hiking there even with snow on the ground. It’s fun to watch and forests are truly open to the public, with no entrance fees, others ice fishing in the wintertime and swimming at the beach in the access fees, parking fees, or user fees. With the changing summertime. I couldn't imagine losing my favorite place away from home.” seasons, our parks offer new ways to enjoy them every time you Much of SCORP speaks to quality of life. State park visitors visit. This includes the updating and enhancing of public were more likely than the average citizen to cite physical facilities, campgrounds, trails, and playgrounds. How valuable health as a primary reason for being outside, and agreed that is it to have 2.5 million acres of protected public lands free for the facilities available in state parks provided a variety of the visiting…you do the math opportunities to improve physical health.
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