Lake Superior Pathfinders Participant Testimonials 2006 

“This program has continued to foster my love and deep respect for the Earth. Without a doubt, it has pointed me in a direction that I can put my passion to practical and tangible use.” Session I participant

“I am more environmentally conscious and have more of a drive to do things to improve my town and home. I think I will be able to trust people more and work with them better now that I better understand where they are coming from. I feel more comfortable with being myself around new people and have simultaneously gaining quite a bit of knowledge about the world around me. THANK YOU!!” Session I participant

“The whole “learning experience” was amazing. Not only did I learn more about the environment, how important it is to take care of it, understand it and take an active role in preserving it, but learning how to interact with other people – be a leader, listen to ideas and conquer fears.” Session II participant

“I have decided that I’m going to take much more action to protect the environment from now on. I’ve stopped thinking in a sense of “if I don’t someone else will.” Session II participant

“It gave me a reality check in what’s really happening in and to our environment. I feel a lot better about myself. Everyday was filled with some unforgettable memories. I really loved the camp. A truly wonderful program.” Session II participant

“I now realize how connected we all are, as people, in the big picture. We can’t go off and do “our own thing,” as I am used to doing. I realize that there is strength in a group of motivated people and a lot more could be accomplished. As Joe Rose said, “…we are in the eleventh hour…” It is now more important than ever that people who realize that change must be made must stand up together and educate people and act in their own communities to stabilize and preserve our remaining natural world.” Session II participant

"I have definitely changed in several ways: new passion for the environment, drive to make a difference in my community and lastly how I carry myself as a person.” Session II participant