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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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).…