During my time here, I've had the pleasure of diving into numerous park events, such as cannon day, where volunteers wear historical British soldier garb reminiscent of the 1700s. Today’s adventure was a bit different—I volunteered to rescue a catfish tangled in fishing line around...
In the short time that I've been here I've met so many unique and experienced people. I've also learned a lot about myself, and many skills that I find extremely helpful. I feel like my time here has flown by. I've gone through so many...
Readers, it's all hands-on deck! We are just kicking off the summer season with our amazing interpretive programs that I myself and the other park rangers from the interpretation team are running. With the opening of Trail Ridge Road, the huge influx of visitors that...
YAUPON HOLLY: THE BELOVED EVERGREEN OF FORT MATANZAS Welcome back, everyone!As my first week of working at the park is coming to a close, I have met many amazing individuals that work in the park as rangers, volunteers and other interns. Everyone I have met has...
For the past month, I have been working hard to meet the records deadline that is rapidly approaching. Even though that deadline is approaching, I got to attend safety week with the whole Juneau Ranger District. This consisted of boat, aviation, and dispatch training. I...
Screenshot Over the last week/weekend I had the incredibly valuable (and fun!) opportunity to travel down to the Sisikiyou Field Institute in Selma, OR and take a Grass Identification Course with Dr. Barbara Wilson of the Carex Working Group. As I’ve mentioned before, I came into...
Hello everyone! My name is Olivia and I am a Monarch butterfly field technician intern with Environment for the Americas. I am studying Meteorology and Natural Sciences at the community college back in my hometown with my upcoming graduation in May! I have always...
Greetings from a tiny town in the northern cascades! In case you missed my introduction post this is Mack (she/they) your local botanist extraordinaire writing in from Winthrop, Washington. The month of February has been a slow adjustment to life in the Methow Valley. After...
Hi! I am Joseph Batom, Golden Gate hydrology intern, and I am delighted to share my latest adventures and newfound knowledge with you in the fourth edition of my blog. As is the case with my previous blog posts, I have lots of exciting things...
As I wrap up my first month with the USFS there is lots to reflect on! From working remote to learning the Forest Service language to time management, there is plenty I have learned this month and lots more to go! Remote Work To begin,...