Hello blog readers! Since I am now in the trenches of my fellowship, I have found that I have a new grasp and understanding not only on my projects, but on the program as a…

Well things are moving along here!  A big part of my job here is to assist our environmental educator and we really had a lot of fun this last week. We work closely with a…

A bittersweet end to my academic career as I finished California State University, Chico with a degree in Recreation Hospitality & Park Management option in Parks & Natural Resources (RHPM) with minors in Biological Sciences…

Another update from Aransas National Wildlife Refuge! The past few months since my first blog post has been busy. Starting with the beginning of this month (May) we wrapped up Phase 1 and transitioned into…

As I began this internship, I came to learn the history and importance of Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge. Being able to see how this place has provided many recreation opportunities for people and a…

One of my favorite parts of being a Resource Assistant for the Forest Service has been the professional development aspect. Thankfully, it’s a built-in part of the resource assistant program and even came with a…