It has been a little over a month since I started my internship at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area through Environment for the Americas. I have learned so much, and yet, I have barely touched the tip of the iceberg of information about wildlife, land...
Toto, we’re not in New Jersey anymore. It’s a strange feeling to look out toward the horizon and be greeted by a vast expanse of grassy foothills and the outlines of mountain ranges. Here, in Rocky Mountain National Park (ROMO), the ponderosa pines smell of vanilla...
Congaree National Park is a floodplain forest home to a unique and diverse array of waterways and water features, from rivers and creeks to small ponds and lakes. These large, connected water systems support over 60 species of fish, many common targets for anglers within...
A look at what work I do as a habitat restoration intern https://youtu.be/7XkRoWA8PJU ...
We work through, sunshine, rain, and fog. No matter the weather, our sites come with very beautiful views. https://youtu.be/Hy0bWVgX3yA South Rodeo Beach. This is where we pull erharta grass. Although ice plant is here, we leave it so erharta doesn't have any room to grow. We...
Did you know most species of gulls can live up to 30 years? Or that Black-crowned Night-Herons and Snowy Egrets, were almost hunted to extinction for their plume feathers that were used as a hat accessory? One job of my internship here at Golden Gate is...
(Cover photo: A neon sign that is well known and loved by Saginaw Natives; photo cred: WaymarkKing) Greetings! My name is Ana Arce, I am an intern with the Wildlife Team at Golden Gate National Recreation Area for the 2021-2022 season. I am excited to work alongside...