60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey: Shout Out to Washington State Conservation Corps!

<p>Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds, your daily dose of hope, imagination, wisdom, stories, practical tips, and general riffing on this and that.</p><p>Here’s a shout out to the men and women of the <a href="https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Our-role-in-the-community/Washington-Conservation-Corps">Washington State Conservation Corps</a>.  I met CJ from Colorado working trail maintenance at <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/washington/south-whidbey-island-state-park">South Whidbey State Park</a>. He set aside his chain saw to chat a bit about the corps, his service, his dream to fight wildfires.</p><p>Having worked on a few trails as a member of the <a href="https://www.wclt.org/">Whidbey Camano Land Trust</a> I can say this is rigorous, physical work that doesn’t stop for the rain.  We hike beautiful trails because young men, women and veterans are caring for them.  </p><p>My hike in our 347-acre state park on the shoreline of Admiralty Inlet was made all the better by a chance to stand in the forest of a sunny afternoon and listen to this young man’s story. </p><p><i>This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic.  <strong>Speaking of magic, I hope you’ll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! </strong>You’re invited to stop by the website and subscribe to stay current with Diane, her journeys, her guests, as well as creativity, imagination, walking, stories, camaraderie, and so much more</i>: <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net">Quarter Moon Story Arts</a></p><p>Production Team: <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net">Quarter Moon Story Arts</a></p><p>Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & <a href="https://www.nightheron.com">Night Heron Music</a></p><p>All content and image © 2019 - Present: for credit & attribution <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net">Quarter Moon Story Arts</a></p>