01 July 2018
Volunteerism, Outreach, And Inclusion
As an Interagency National Monument Fellow for the US Forest Service (USFS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM), I served as the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument (BSMNM) staff member at informational booths at different…
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25 May 2018
El Machu Picchu del Sur Oeste
I have always been fascinated by the natural and cultural history of the southwest, specifically those in the four corners region (Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico). My curiosity sparked when I began to learn more…
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24 May 2018
Culturally Modified Trees on the Rio Grande National Forest
The Rio Grande National Forest (RGNF), which encompasses 1.82 million acres of the San Luis Valley and surrounding mountains in southern Colorado, has a long and unique history with evidence of human occupation dating as…
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23 May 2018
I'm 3 Months into my Hispanic Access Foundation Resource Assistant Fellowship - Here's What I Learned
Before finding the Hispanic Access Foundation and the fellowships they offer through the US Forest Service, I was hopelessly searching for a job like the one I do now. I knew I wanted to help…
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22 May 2018
The Power of Connection
When I found yoga a few years ago, I embarked on a journey, determined to find and establish a secure mind-body connection within myself. Slowly, with each practice, the importance and the power behind fueling…
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09 March 2018
What Have I Been Up To? - Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
What have I been up to? Besides the general duties in the office, this position has given me the opportunity to participate in plenty of outdoor activities, including hikes and other educational activities with volunteer…
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