Rutgers University professor Clayton Walton, center right, congratulates students after completing their unguided paddle on the Connecticut River from Windsor, Vt., to Cornish, N.H., on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, the final day of their Sustainable Living Intensive. The culmination of a course on sustainable development, the group traveled from Newark, N.J. for four days at the Kroka Expeditions farm in Marlow, N.H., before a four day paddle as a way to engage with the natural world. “One of our highlights is seeing the stars at night time,” said Luis Torres, right, a recent Rutgers graduate. “We just don’t see that where we’re from.” From left are students Richardt Morocho, Shampa Sydney, Sarah Delva, Karolina Leleniewski, Walton, and Torres. (Valley News - James M. Patterson) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. valley news — James M. Patterson