The Summer Youth Conservation Crew

Franklin Park is very important to its surrounding community. On a daily basis a lot of people walk throughout the park. They thank us for the work we do to the park. I learned a lot about the history of the park, such as the Overlook Ruins, which were built in the 1880’s. We also spent a lot of time cleaning the Overlook Ruins. Another aspect of the park we learned about was the bear cages, which used to be part of the zoo but they were too much money so they had to get rid of the bears. This job also helped me learn about myself; that I can work hard and work well with others. This job was a very good experience overall.

--Declan

The Summer Youth Conservation Crew

Another summer has come to a close for the Youth Crew here at FPC and for the second time, I am amazed. Once again, I’ve grown as a young adult and leader. Once again, I’ve met new, amazing people. Once again, I’ve seen the wonders of the park and what it means to our community. I’m sad that the summer is coming to a close because the best part about it is being able to work here. The experiences and friendships made here can last a lifetime, and in that lifetime I will be grateful for the Franklin Park Coalition.

--Bianka

This is part of a series of writings from members of past Summer Youth Conservation Crews. The Franklin Park Coalition Boston Marathon Team raises money to support different programs in the park each season. 

The Summer Youth Conservation Crew

        One of the simplest ways to describe my working experience with the Franklin Park Coalition, would be to say that I was always put out of my element, but in a good way. Uncountable amounts of times, I was told I had to try things I never would’ve tried outside of this job, and come to find out some of these things, I enjoyed.

But, of course, with all of the good, comes the bad, and, for me, that was always being told what to do. For me, being told what to do was always hard, but I have learned how to deal with it and continue to do what I have to do because I realized, that’s how the working world can be, when you’re not on top.

As far as working within Franklin Park, I learned there’s a lot more to the park than just the Zoo and the Golf Course. I learned Franklin Park is huge and it’s 527 acres worth of history, woodlands, trails, and activities for all ages. Lastly, aside from everything I learned, I also met a some cool people within my crew who I wouldn’t have been able to meet outside of this job. This has been my experience working with the Franklin Park Coalition this summer.

Allysiah 

This is part of a series of writings from members of past Summer Youth Conservation Crews. The Franklin Park Coalition Boston Marathon Team raises money to support different programs in the park each season.