Kindra McDonald, Virginia Service and Conservation Corps


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Aug 22 2020 51 mins   3
“I think there's a silver lining to the pandemic a little bit in that a lot of people have really turned to their outside resources… So it brought people outdoors and brought people closer to nature. And I hope that people will continue to journey outside and into state parks.”- Kindra McDonald Kindra McDonald immersed herself in the outdoors during a turbulent time in her life. Her journey visiting every Virginia State Park led to a turning point in her career and a new outlook on the future. Kindra shares her experience as an AmeriCorps member and discusses how her training is preparing her to conserve and protect the rare and unique ecosystems of Virginia. Mentioned in this Episode: Virginia State Parks: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/ First Landing State Park: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/first-landing False Cape State Park: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/false-cape York River State Park: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/york-river Belle Isle State Park: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/belle-isle Chippokes Plantation State Park: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/chippokes-plantation Grayson Highlands State Park: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/grayson-highlands Natural Tunnel State Park: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/natural-tunnel Sky Meadows State Park: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sky-meadows Holliday Lake State Park: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/holliday-lake Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/southwest-virginia-museum Breaks Interstate Park: http://www.breakspark.com/ Kiptopeke State Park: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/kiptopeke Department of Conservation and Recreation: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/find-a-park Department of Wildlife Resources: https://dwr.virginia.gov/ AmeriCorps: https://virginiaservice.virginia.gov/americorps-national-service/ Virginia Service and Conservation Corps: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/ameri-corps Civilian Conservation Corps: https://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/guides/ccc.htm Jamestown Settlement: https://www.visitwilliamsburg.com/attractions/jamestown-settlement First Day Hike: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/blog/2020-first-day-hikes Mount Rogers: https://visitabingdonvirginia.com/highlights/hiking-to-mount-rogers-the-best-day-hike-in-southwest-virginia Appalachian Trail: https://www.nps.gov/appa/index.htm Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/back_bay/ Department of Forestry: http://www.dof.virginia.gov/ Natural Heritage: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/ Nature Conservancy Virginia: https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/virginia/ Virginia Master Naturalists: http://www.virginiamasternaturalist.org/ Old Rag Mountain, Shenandoah National Park: https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/old-rag-hike-prep.htm Virginia’s Triple Crown https://www.visitroanokeva.com/things-to-do/outdoor-adventure/hiking-trails/triple-crown/ Follow VAOA Podcast: Virginia Outdoor Adventures Website: https://www.virginiaoutdooradventures.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VAOAPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virginia_outdoor_adventures/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VAOAPodcast