it is getting colder and the time for office work is upon us ! Field season has officially ended with the colder weather and now it is time for data entry. I have been currently working on site records, site drawings, and inputting data into ArcGIS...
After spending 8 months in Alaska, I needed a change. I missed being close to my family and the beauty of the east coast. With that in mind, I made the transition to the Green Mountain National Forest in Vermont. Here, I am able to...
Battle Scars of the Butterfly Monarchs have been showing up to Vandenberg SFB, and some might have had a better travel experience than others. Monarchs that are part of the "super generation," the last generation before overwintering, typically have a thicker body to store energy for...
A central focus of the orientation was building relationships and fostering meaningful connections among participants, which was achieved through a well-thought-out series of interactive icebreakers, group activities, and networking sessions. These activities provided a relaxed yet engaging environment that allowed us to get to know...
Previous slide Next slide Start of the Counting season This week my fellow interns and I begin to explore the groves in hope of finding clustering monarchs. Fortunately, we were able to find a small cluster with around 12 monarch butterflies. This data is incredibly important for understanding...
Reopening Surf Beach My field partner and I assisted with reopening Surf Beach in Lompoc, CA. The beach is typically closed during the snowy plover season since they are protected under the Federal Endangered Species Act. The Snowy Plovers nest on the beach typically from beginning...
Back to the office My field partner and I are wrapping up the last of our IMMP Plots from the field. This means entering all of the data we have collected in our recent weeks in the field. In total we were able to gather data...
This month has been full of quite a variety of events! One of the bigger ones for me was going to the top of Pikes Peak. While most people consider it an achievement to hike to the top of a 14,000 foot mountain, I was...
Monarch Paradise While looking for surveying sites in South Base a monarch cross the path of the car. Upon further examination there were 2-3 butterflies around. They were fluttering around, feeding on the nectar, and at a few points chasing away the bird and dragonflies. They...
What's Hiding in the fog? Vandenberg is often covered in dense fog once second and sunny the next. The fog tends to roll in early in the morning or around varies parts of South base. It's incredible how the fog can shift the emotion of the...