I live in Kansas City, Missouri, and work as a teacher and nature librarian in Kansas City, Kansas, right next to a beautiful lake. Recently, I finally achieved a lifelong dream of becoming a certified…

In the heart of South Texas lies the Rio Grande Valley, a region known for its biodiversity and rich Tejano culture. From historically significant salt lakes to sprawling wildlife preserves, the Rio Grande Valley has…

In my last blog, I touched on the beginning of my journey as a resource assistant for the USDA Forest Service, which I encourage you to read to follow this story cohesively (see editor’s note).…

As we transition from summer to fall, the changing colors of the trees highlight the growing focus on urban forestry. This year, through the "Nuestros Bosques IRA Initiative," Hispanic Access Foundation continues its efforts to…

Spending four days in the remote mountains of Almont, Colorado, teaching middle schoolers how to fish during the Taylor Challenge was an experience that deeply resonated with me. Not only did it allow me to…

To begin speaking about my experience I need to give a brief introduction to the ‘Urban Corps of San Diego’.