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07 July 2022

My Journey in Minnesota Valley

Hello all, I hope this article finds you in good health. My name is Gonzalo Ayala, and I am currently a wildland firefighter intern for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Region 3, Minnesota Valley National…
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06 July 2022

Pastors Jesus Garcia & Bethzaida Perez: Transforming Communities and Transitioning Into Agents of Change

In September 2021, Pastor Garcia and his wife Bethzaida Perez were called to serve at Church of the City in New London, Connecticut. Before becoming a senior pastor, Pastor Garcia began his career at 22-years-old…
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02 July 2022

Let new adventures begin!

Prior to coming into this internship with the US Fish and Wildlife service, there was not much I knew about what the agency did. All I knew was that they were an agency that cared…
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01 July 2022

Self Reflection at Desert National Wildlife Refuge

These past five months of my internship out at Desert National Wildlife Refuge have flown by! With countless activities it is difficult to keep track of time. Being from Illinois, coming out to Nevada has…
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30 June 2022

Embracing Discomfort

Embracing discomfort is what leads to growth. That is something that I have heard time and time again, but it is something that I am learning firsthand while doing my duties as a Visitor Services…
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29 June 2022

Kevin Soto Figueroa: One Step Closer to a Career in Conservation

From Jayuya, Puerto Rico, Kevin Soto Figueroa traveled more than 3,000 miles to follow his dream of becoming an international wildlife conservationist. As a Visitor Service and Environmental Educator Intern at Humboldt Bay National Wildlife…
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