Human disturbance is one of the biggest impacts on any species, given that we share the environment with them. It comes in many forms: pollution, deforestation, and construction to name a few. Military installations increase the rate of disturbance through training, preparation, and daily activities....
Hello everyone! I've been learning a lot about plants, and I want to share it. Let’s get right into it today. Everyone here knows what a sunflower is. I’m sure at some point in your life you’ve seen someone eat sunflower seeds, or you’ve had them...
Håfa Adai and welcome back to my blog!I know it’s been a little while; I appreciate those of you who have continued following along with my journey. It’s been an incredibly busy (and emotional) month here in the CNMI.This year has tested our islands in...
Time Flies when you are Jumping into your career Time is flying this season; it's already been a month and a half since joining the EFTA 2026 cohort. One minute, I was in Colorado, admiring the Rockies and the drive of the many peers I got to...
I just wrapped up my third week, and already there is so much to talk about. While my primary site is Fort Washington, one of the biggest perks of being based in the Washington D.C area is the opportunity to visit several National Park Service...
General Summary of Gulf Islands National Seashore Gulf Islands National Seashore is our nations largest national seashore, due to the fact that it includes two states (Florida and Mississippi) all into one park, in which I have the opportunity of teaching the public in the Florida...
View of the Rockies from my walk to the dining hall each day!...
IntroductionThe Asclepias genus, better known as milkweed, is home to a special creature- the Monarch Butterfly! Monarch’s rely on milkweed plants for their entire lifecycle. From an egg the size of a pinhead to a fluttering adult butterfly, milkweed is present in every stage! While...
Though there are many advantages to working remotely, it also comes with unique challenges. Because I work from home, most of my responsibilities are administrative. My view usually consists only of files and sticky notes piled up on my desk. I have no flashy photos...
Field Season Is Every Season Unlike our neighbors at the Mount Hood and Gifford Pinchot National Forests, here at the Columbia River Gorge, we have very temperate winters, which means that field season never stops. This winter, I’ve worked on a...