25 September 2023
Self-reflections as the season turns
It has been quite a summer full of public outreach, environmental education programs, and supporting visitor services in my position as a Hispanic Access Foundation intern at Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge (TNWR). From hosting plein…
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24 September 2023
Interior Secretary Haaland Visits Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument to Discuss Its Expansion
Today, on September 24, U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland visited Molok Luyuk (Condor Ridge), a proposed expansion area of the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument in Northern California. Tribal and community leaders,…
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24 September 2023
Texas Trip to Trinity River
Summer is finally drawing to its close. In Albuquerque, the waning summer temps are in the low to mid 80s. But after the record-breaking heat wave in July, it feels sort of cool now. Though…
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22 September 2023
Looking towards the future of land conservation and celebration!
A major highlight of my intern experience was attending the Latino Conservation Week (LCW) Festival at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Bloomington, MN in mid-July. What a year to be able to attend…
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22 September 2023
The thrill of night with citizen science projects
One of the tasks I have taken on as part of my seasonal ranger and visitor services intern position at Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge this year has been assisting with our volunteer coordination. This has…
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20 September 2023
Paola Bonilla: The Journey of a Latina in Conservation and Shaping Representation
Paola Bonilla has always known community service as the pillar of her path in life. Since a young age, this Boricua has felt a connection to grassroots organizations, as well as contributing with her knowledge…
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