In Their Own Words

Horatio Colony Nature Preserve “When I'm older I can show my kids (the cabin).”
Nate Hardy, MC², on completing the Cabin Restoration Project

“You can definitely see the sort of excitement of a year's worth of planning showing itself in the actual product.”
Tim Albers, ANEI Project Assistant, on the Cabin Restoration Project

The cabin project is “a wonderful concept and I am proud to be part of it.”
Brian Gallien, Ironwood Restoration, on providing expertise to the Cabin Restoration Project

The Great Gatsby project “put us into the roles of somebody from the 20's versus just studying them.”
Jason Beckta, KHS student

“The more pieces of local (history) that we can bring in, the better the understanding is of the larger U.S. history.”
Tony Dubois
KHS American Studies Teacher

“Our partnership is all about sharing a responsible and sustainable enjoyment of the outdoors.”
Mikey Guenette, Manager
Eastern Mountain Sports

“This was a powerful learning experience for me.”
Ruthie Ireland, Antioch graduate student, on coordinating “Historical Happenings”

“The Horatio Colony Nature Preserve should continue to serve as a premiere research and education site for local and regional students and scientists. This study has shown the essential value in monitoring a piece of land over time. No other long-term study of vegetation, lichens or fungi has been completed in the Keene area, let alone the Monadnock Region.”
Dr. Rick Van de Poll
Ecosystem Management Consultants