My motivation to reach out to other communities has always been something I have been involved in since middle school. So to be doing this large project all on my own has surprisingly been at least comfortable and familiar for me to do. While there...
My main project at the Ankeny Hill Park is creating a large event that the kids at the Boys and Girls Club can participate in. The goal for the event is to make more people aware of our recently opened Nature Center and showcase its...
Hi, my name is Janet Flores and I just graduated from Willamette University with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Latin American Studies with a minor in Global Studies. During my undergrad years, I did various research on the white-breasted slender-billed nuthatch bird, anna/rufous...
Hi all, this is Lara, the intern at Willapa NWRC coming at you for the last time :") It's so bittersweet to say that these are my last two days at the refuge and as a MANRRS intern, but I've enjoyed every minute here in...
Hello everyone, this is Lara, the intern working with Fish and Wildlife Service down in Long Beach, WA at Willapa NWRC. Can you believe the summer has started to come to an end? I know I can't, it feels like I started last week but...
Elizabeth Lopez- EFTA Intern During my captivating journey to Boise, Idaho, I had the privilege of being hosted by Ally Turner, a distinguished and inspirational figure at the helm of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife. This extraordinary opportunity allowed me to engage in a diverse array...
Elizabeth Lopez= EFTA Intern Bat banding plays a pivotal role in unraveling the mysteries of these enigmatic nocturnal creatures and advancing our understanding of their ecology, behavior, and conservation. By affixing uniquely coded bands or tags to individual bats, researchers gain valuable insights into various aspects...
Elizabeth Lopez- EFTA Intern I had the privilege of attending a comprehensive leadership workshop set in the picturesque backdrop of Leavenworth, Washington. This immersive event encompassed a diverse array of engaging sessions aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of critical issues. These sessions included candid discussions...
Leavenworth Adventures Hello Everyone! For this blog, I want to tell you about one of my greatest memories so far during this internship. In early July we had our cohort meeting for the MANRRS interns in Leavenworth, WA. It was such a great experience and I had...