Hey everyone! My name is Diana and I am the new intern here in Oregon at the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex. My official title is the Latino engagement and visitor services specialist coordinator. I'm super excited to be in a new state...
Overall, November had highs and lows for me, and during the lows, I'm grateful to my family and EFTA crew for their understanding and support. ...
I have seen my first few tarantulas during mating season here at the Sierra. During this season they tend to come out in the middle of the road and mate. ...
OHV Patrol SBNF I had the opportunity to learn how to control as well as patrol in a marked Forest Service side-by-side. This oatril took place during my two week detail at the San Bernardino National Forest in the mountains. it was kind of a thrill...
I was given the opportunity to visit the helicopter chopper where the sheriff anf forest helicopter for the county dispatches. Alongside myself are LEOs Rene V., Justin H., and Daniel S. ...
Our banding sessions for the MAPS program have been successfully completed; For this reason, I’d like to share some recommendations for safe bird banding in other parks. *Extractions Always identify the side of the net where each bird falls; it can be recognized because their bellies will...
This past week, I got invited by Ranger Marybelle Quinata with the US Fish and Wildlife Service to help with a birding program at their Litekyan Wildlife Refuge. For the program, I taught 3-6 year olds from the Young Learner's Center about seabirds on...
“Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art...
Hi! I made this video to educate more people about Talaya -- or net fishing -- in Guam. I have included the script below. Enjoy :) https://youtu.be/N8ttQAzc5FY For centuries, Chamorros have used a variety of fishing methods to harvest the marine life around Guam and the...
Feather study in my field journal :) This summer, I have had heaps of fun planning and carrying out my programs with the War in the Pacific National Historical Park. From fishing and snorkeling to visiting wildlife refuges on the island, my days have been...