C. ACTION STEPS
1. Meet with Library Director, Parks & Recreation Director, and Community Services Division staff to
present Signature Projects and policy, infrastructure, and engagement strategies
2. Explore BCGN & Parks & Recreation collaboration on clean up program
3. Develop Little Free Library map or app
4. Add BCGN field trips to natural areas, conservation areas, and other quiet places in collaboration
with Nashua Area Land Trusts, Society for the Protection of NH Forests, NH Audubon Society
VI. CONCLUSION
The Boys and Girls Club of Nashua and the Parks and Recreation Department have a strong working
relationship, which will facilitate collaborative projects to achieve the goals identified by the youth
participants in the PhotoVoice and Umap initiative.
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