07 October 2024
Course on TreMs
The last three months of my internship in the Coronado National Forest were filled with rewarding challenges and hands-on experiences that deepened my understanding of land management and appreciation for working in such a unique…
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07 October 2024
Mussels, Monkshood, & Moths
This month I have been able to participate in the coolest field work! I spent two days conducting mussel surveys in northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana. The creek we were surveying had a large oil…
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06 October 2024
Fall 2024 in Albuquerque
Hello, everyone! Here in Albuquerque, we’re hanging on to the last days of summer. It still gets up to the 90s in the afternoon and I’m dreaming of cooler weather every night. Every day it…
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30 September 2024
Diving into My Dream: How the DIVES Program Helped Me Achieve My Scuba Certification
I live in Kansas City, Missouri, and work as a teacher and nature librarian in Kansas City, Kansas, right next to a beautiful lake. Recently, I finally achieved a lifelong dream of becoming a certified…
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30 September 2024
From Land to Sea: Discovering the Depths of Conservation in the Rio Grande Valley
In the heart of South Texas lies the Rio Grande Valley, a region known for its biodiversity and rich Tejano culture. From historically significant salt lakes to sprawling wildlife preserves, the Rio Grande Valley has…
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30 September 2024
Into the Fellowship–Reflections on the Water
In my last blog, I touched on the beginning of my journey as a resource assistant for the USDA Forest Service, which I encourage you to read to follow this story cohesively (see editor’s note).…
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