07 January 2022
New Year Reflections
12/30/2021 It’s almost the new year, almost 2022. I’ve been working in my RA position for 3 months now, halfway done! When I think of the new year, I always think of reflection and growth.…
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07 January 2022
A Well Rounded Approach: From Lands to Wildlife
Hello, my friends! it’s wonderful to be back at work after a relaxing holiday, so much has happened here at the Forest Service since my last post, and I’ve been so excited to share what…
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23 December 2021
Lessons in Acid Dyeing
For the past month I have been ruminating on the color black. The sum of all additive pigmentation, and the absence of light. There are as many shades and tones of black as of any…
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19 December 2021
Alaska Is a Homer Run!
My fortnight in the 49th state concluded with a wonderful final chapter! While the team traveled inland to Delta Junction during the first leg of the work trip, for Week Two the group drove southwest…
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30 November 2021
Taking Science to the Streets
Citizen science is a community-based approach to science that pulls in the public. It’s been cited as early as the mid-1800s when German migrant Ferdinand Mueller enlisted the Australian public to aid in plant collection…
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24 November 2021
SHIFT Summit 2021 and First Two Months of my Fellowship
The first two months of my fellowship at National Trails System have been engaging, educational, inspiring, and exciting! I feel so fortunate to work with a group of people who are so knowledgeable and passionate…
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