05 February 2025
Leave No Trace for a Better Place
In my current internship for the Forest Service, I serve as the Sub-Reginal Volunteer Coordinator for the Cleveland National Forest, the southernmost forest in California and only 5 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border.
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29 January 2025
Department of Defense Fellow Gathering Recap
I had the amazing opportunity to join my fellow Fellows in Washington D.C. for a Department of Defense conference. While we had ample time to explore the city, its surrounding neighborhoods, and the iconic national…
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29 January 2025
The Tale of Two Tails
“LOOK! MISS CINDY, I FOUND ONE!! LOOOK!!” As I hear my name shouted, I turn back around and glance at my student’s hand. Indeed, they have found one—a red-backed salamander, squirming at the base of…
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29 January 2025
Martina Potlach: A Storyteller, Scientist, and Designer at the Forefront of Coastal Resilience
Martina Potlach’s journey is one of boundless curiosity and a profound connection to the natural world. As a storyteller, scientist, and designer, she works at the intersection of these fields to illuminate the critical relationship…
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28 January 2025
Walking in Faith: Pastor José Guardado's Journey of Leadership, Growth, and Community Impact
Pastor José Guardado’s journey into ministry has been one of growth, resilience, and deepening faith. Although he was raised in a Christian home, he drifted away from the church during his adolescence. Yet, at 21…
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27 January 2025
USFWS Fellowship Highlights
At the conclusion of my fellowship with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, I can only describe my feelings as bittersweet. I am so thankful for the travel opportunities I’ve had, skills I’ve developed, and…
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