(left to Right) Enoc, Nate, Marcus, Nelson Fish, Feathers, and Friends! Started this summer internship with an amazing time learning about fishing and birding in the Rocky Mountains. The Environment for Americas did a great job organizing and running the training. I could...
It was a rough few first days out on the field, my hope was starting to fade given that there were little sightings of Monarchs on the installation,close to nothing during various surveys. I think I only saw two monarchs either flying on roadside wildflower...
This month, I discovered the value of working with a team. During the lapse in government funding, I was fortunate to keep working. Unfortunately, most of my colleagues and my mentor were placed on furlough. Although working without my teammates was challenging, I wasn't fully isolated....
First week completed, and I was able to see monarch larvae, another larvae hopefully starting a chrysalis soon, and I got to return to my old home....
I have finally arrived and begun fieldwork at Camp Roberts! It was an interesting few weeks of fieldwork, filled with many firsts for me. I went into the work feeling optimistic as I happened to catch a glimpse of a singular monarch on my first...
As the summer stretches onward, the fish of the Blackstone River remain insatiable, eagerly awaiting their next decadent nightcrawler feast. For me, a Fish & Feathers intern, this means many more days of casting lines and landing catches. Over the past two months, I have been...
Welcome back to another insightful journey into the social history of the Blackstone River Valley, shared by a Fish & Feathers intern! Today I delve into the everyday life of a mill villager, a subject I have learned much about while exploring historic mill sites...
Waving goodbye to Whiskeytown, after what feels like the blink of an eye! I feel a tangible growth in my personality and skill set. I am grateful that I got my first opportunity at using my college degree and knowledge to be shared with the...
This weekend, I attended my first community outreach event as a Fish & Feathers intern: River’s Day!River’s Day was created over 20 years ago in celebration of National River’s Month, with the purpose of kicking of the summer by promoting recreational activities on the Blackstone...