26 August 2021
Failure is Accomplishment
August is ending and so is my internship. This summer really went by in a blur. Things are wrapping up; I have a presentation in an hour, this blog post due tomorrow, and last-minute pieces…
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26 August 2021
End of Summer wrap-up
My internship with the Directorate Fellows Program for the USFWS is coming to a close. Since this was my first experience working for the federal government the sky was the limit for learning the system.…
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24 August 2021
Paddling With Purpose
What better way to spend summers in Minnesota than paddling on one of its thousands of lakes, ponds, or rivers? While paddling can be an expensive activity, Minnesota Valley NWR’s Outreach team is committed to…
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24 August 2021
Pollinator Palooza at Minnesota Valley NWR
Every year, people around the world raise awareness for the health of birds, bats, bees, butterflies and other insects by celebrating Pollinator Week. These various species have been nicknamed pollinators due to the role they…
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23 August 2021
Predicting the Past
As an archaeologist, most of my work involves piecing together material traces of historical events and past human activities. Some of these material traces are physical objects or artifacts. Others include things like photographs and…
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21 August 2021
Mentoring Youth Interns at Minnesota Valley NWR
Hello everyone, my name is Vincent, and I am the Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF) intern for the summer of 2021 at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (MVNWR). I began my internship on June 2nd, but…
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