24 September 2023
Texas Trip to Trinity River
Summer is finally drawing to its close. In Albuquerque, the waning summer temps are in the low to mid 80s. But after the record-breaking heat wave in July, it feels sort of cool now. Though…
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22 September 2023
Looking towards the future of land conservation and celebration!
A major highlight of my intern experience was attending the Latino Conservation Week (LCW) Festival at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Bloomington, MN in mid-July. What a year to be able to attend…
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22 September 2023
The thrill of night with citizen science projects
One of the tasks I have taken on as part of my seasonal ranger and visitor services intern position at Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge this year has been assisting with our volunteer coordination. This has…
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20 September 2023
Paola Bonilla: The Journey of a Latina in Conservation and Shaping Representation
Paola Bonilla has always known community service as the pillar of her path in life. Since a young age, this Boricua has felt a connection to grassroots organizations, as well as contributing with her knowledge…
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20 September 2023
BAY JOURNAL: Chesapeake Recreation Area Would Help Close the ‘Nature Gap’
I grew up in the Los Angeles area, a 45-minute drive from the beach. The salt smell of the ocean, the sounds of seagulls and the cool ocean breeze will be forever associated with my…
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20 September 2023
AMERICAN RIVERS: River Artist Spotlight: Q&A With Susana Sanchez-Young
Susana Sanchez-Young’s illustrations are almost musical: They are catchy, buoyant, and expressive. The East Bay-based mom of two is the founder of The Designing Chica and an art director at the Los Angeles Times.
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