09 September 2024
Straight Outta Compton and into the Inyo
With a little over a month as a Recreation Technician at the Inyo National Forest under my belt, I am filled with excitement as to what the next few months have in store. I was…
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09 September 2024
My incredible year as an Urban Community Engagement Fellow
As I approach my final days as an Urban Community Engagement fellow, I have had time to reflect on my accomplishments at the refuge where I am stationed. Juggling a 40-hour work week into my…
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07 September 2024
Finding Connection Through Bats & Butterflies
This month, I have started working on my first outreach project! I have been curating outreach materials for an upcoming event called Ohio Bat Fest. I have attended this community event for the past two…
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06 September 2024
Honoring History
One of the most important things I’ve come to recognize during my fellowship is the unique character of each refuge. Their cultures and norms are shaped by the region, the people who work there, and…
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05 September 2024
Learning the Ropes: My First Two Months as a Pollinator Intern
Hi everyone! My name is Alyssa Corder and I am currently a Pollinator Conservation and Outreach intern at the MN-WI Ecological Services field office in Bloomington, MN. I started on July 1st, and throughout my…
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04 September 2024
Plant Association Training in Arizona
I recently attended the 2024 Plant Association Training in Arizona on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest and on White Mountain Apache tribal land. The class was incredibly informative, and I learned to identify a ton of…
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