Welcome to my blog! Hello and welcome to my final blog post of my internship. While I’m sad to say that this will be the last, I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities that have been presented to me and all the wonderful work I’ve gotten...
This past year, I interned with Environment for the Americas (EFTA) as a Monarch Research and Education intern, working closely with the Adaptive and Integrative Management (AIM) team at Fort Hood. What started as an opportunity to learn about monarch research turned into a season...
It's the beginning of September, which, for bird enthusiasts—specifically seabird enthusiasts—means the birds have left their nests (or lack thereof, if you're a Common Murre) on the rocky cliffs. With the cliffs now nearly empty, it also means fewer ranger programs for me. So, what...
In the fall of 2023, the North American Bird Conservation Initiative (NABCI) reached out to us with exciting news—their doors were open to new member organizations for the first time in two years. During these discussions, Environment for the Americas (EFTA) was recognized as a...
3 Generations-or at least cohorts-of EFTA Besides finishing my first ranger program, the past month here at Yaquina has been busy and exciting. I had a site check-in with my Environment for the Americas (EFTA) mentor, Stephanie Loredo; helped install mobility mats on our Quarry Cove...