In the second week of January, I had the incredible opportunity to join my region's Facility Management Coordinator in conducting a Comprehensive Condition Assessment at the Patuxent National Wildlife Refuge. This experience was not only…

I’m sure most of us in the field of conservation know how important building connections and our network can be. However, I didn’t know the extent of just how important that might be until I…

I’m proud to say Spanish is my fist language and that everyone around me also spoke Spanish. When I moved from Texas to California three months ago, I wasn’t shocked about the language barriers within…

Hello readers, today marks two months of my journey here at ElDorado Canyon State Park and while reflecting on this time, I feel nothing but gratitude for this opportunity and community that I have become…

In my fourth month as an Urban Community Engagement Fellow, the journey has been nothing short of transformative. The birth of whole new experiences, from doing refuge cleanups to participating in collaborative events like the…

As I reflect on my internship at the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge (SDBNWR), the journey has been nothing short of transformative. Stepping out of my comfort zone when it comes to outreach, I’ve dived…