The last two months have brought a myriad of new experiences, from visiting my first wildlife refuge (I’ve now visited 4!) to celebrating Latino Conservation Week. I visited Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, met the…

Saludos one last time friends! Summer has come to a quiet end here in southern Colorado, bringing with it the famous golden and orange hues that paint the mountainsides. This change is very cathartic as…

After nearly eight months of preparation, the Allegheny National Forest Centennial Celebration has come and gone! On Sunday, September 24, 2023 the Allegheny National Forest (ANF), Pennsylvania’s only National Forest, turned 100 years old. The…

Who knew that September is the calm month for the National Park Service youth programs. While it’s been a bit slow there has been lots of office planning time, debrief/reflection periods, and writing up of…

National Public Lands Day took place on September 23. For this event I was able to guide a five-mile wilderness hike for members of the community. A group of six people arrived, which is about…

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…