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03 September 2024

Empowering Communities Through Nature: My Experience as a Visitor Services Intern...So Far

As an intern at the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, I’ve had the unique opportunity to immerse myself in a diverse range of activities that have enriched both my professional skills and personal growth. Now, several…
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02 August 2024

Endangered Species Management

During the first month of my internship, I have felt extremely grateful for the amazing opportunities I have been able to experience. From field work to networking events, I have been able to see the…
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23 February 2024

Reflection of my Internship with Minnesota Valley

Back in May, I completed my bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from the University of Idaho and moved away from my hometown in Wasilla, Alaska, accepting an internship with the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge…
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17 January 2024

Two Months at Two Rivers

Hi! This first blog will be mostly be an introduction of myself and my fellowship. First things first, the photo for this post is not me; it is one of my coworkers during a bird…
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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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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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