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03 February 2024

Navigating Partnership Building

As I reflect on my internship at the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge (SDBNWR), the journey has been nothing short of transformative. Stepping out of my comfort zone when it comes to outreach, I’ve dived…
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03 February 2024

second blog post: The world breathes on volunteers

In my fourth month as an Urban Community Engagement Fellow, the journey has been nothing short of transformative. The birth of whole new experiences, from doing refuge cleanups to participating in collaborative events like the…
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02 February 2024

Holiday Cheer and a Winter Wonderland

The winter has slowed things down a bit. There aren't any site visits, so I've been in the office more. It finally snowed in Philadelphia, we didn't get a lot but, enough for it to…
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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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12 January 2024

Creating More Welcoming Outdoor Spaces Through Sandhill Crane Sunsets

It’s not uncommon to forget the controversies of nature. I find myself relating to stories of both adventure and injustice, yet I consider myself lucky to have fond memories of outdoor spaces. As a visitor…
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12 January 2024

Stephanie and some Scajaquada History - Stephanie y historia sobre Scajaquada

Hello everyone! My name is Stephanie Ibarra and I am the current Urban Community Engagement Fellow for Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge in Basom, NY. For my blog posts, I will cover one of the main…
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