Why the RFF?

My reasons for choosing the RRF as my service organization are rather simple and truthfully self-centered. As I was reading the different descriptions, they caught my eye for their ease of accessibility and how much their work sounded like it was directly in a 'natural' area. With everything going on lately I'm not able to get out of the house much, so it sounded like a good place to get my hours done and appreciate the outdoors. Also because I've always loved the water and aquatic life, so the river just seemed like exactly what I needed to de-stress. As mundane as a reason I'm very glad that I did. 

Ahh, so peaceful... In September you could watch the pondskaters at the kayak launch.

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