08 November 2023
Wood Ducks, Trout and Waders
There is something special about the work we do at with the USFWS and Minnesota Valley NWR. Where park rangers, biologists, realtors, firefighters, mechanics, visitor services, and education experts come together to serve a common…
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03 November 2023
Elk Surveys, Delta Smelt Monitoring, and Informal Sec. 7 Consultations
In late September, I had the amazing opportunity of joining biological technicians at the Lodi Fish & Wildlife Office for a fun day of fish monitoring. I participated in the Enhanced Delta Smelt Monitoring (EDSM)…
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30 October 2023
My summer in Philadelphia
I am almost halfway through my fellowship. I've learned so much about Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers through meeting new people and hearing about what they do in the program. I feel really accomplished in…
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02 October 2023
Realignment with My Purpose and Reconnecting with Mi Comunidad
The last two months have brought a myriad of new experiences, from visiting my first wildlife refuge (I’ve now visited 4!) to celebrating Latino Conservation Week. I visited Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, met the…
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27 September 2023
Island Life
Who knew that September is the calm month for the National Park Service youth programs. While it’s been a bit slow there has been lots of office planning time, debrief/reflection periods, and writing up of…
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25 September 2023
Self-reflections as the season turns
It has been quite a summer full of public outreach, environmental education programs, and supporting visitor services in my position as a Hispanic Access Foundation intern at Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge (TNWR). From hosting plein…
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