This week seems to be slowing down for wildfire season here at the Pike-San Isabel National Forest and Comanche National Grasslands, and it also coincides with “Fire Prevention Week.” So far the slow pace at…

As summer comes to an end, I'm reflecting on the new experiences and opportunities I've had the privilege to be a part of as an intern at Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge. One of the most…

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…