When I started working in conservation during my undergrad, I only wanted to work outdoors. I enjoyed manual labor and exploring new places, so I conducted seasonal fieldwork for many years. It was an amazing…

As I write this, I’m overwhelmed with a mix of emotions. Today marks the last day of my DFP fellowship with USFWS. I’m sad because I’ll miss so many people I’ve met and gotten to know this summer. I’ve had…

This past week marked my halfway point through my DFP internship here at Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge working on a grassland assessment and bison. A few words come to mind thus far and those…

I feel blessed to have the opportunity to have this view at my disposal and I am sad that it is coming to an end. While watching the sunset I couldnt help but think how…

One of the most rewarding aspects of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Directorate Fellowship Program (DFP), aside from the exposure to professional USFWS careers and employees, is the opportunity to connect with our…

Image of Apodemia mormo langei by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service As my Directorate Fellows Program gears toward my final week, I can’t help but feel bittersweet. I completed and finalized a Mormon metalmark butterfly…