07 September 2024
Finding Connection Through Bats & Butterflies
This month, I have started working on my first outreach project! I have been curating outreach materials for an upcoming event called Ohio Bat Fest. I have attended this community event for the past two…
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06 September 2024
Honoring History
One of the most important things I’ve come to recognize during my fellowship is the unique character of each refuge. Their cultures and norms are shaped by the region, the people who work there, and…
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05 September 2024
Learning the Ropes: My First Two Months as a Pollinator Intern
Hi everyone! My name is Alyssa Corder and I am currently a Pollinator Conservation and Outreach intern at the MN-WI Ecological Services field office in Bloomington, MN. I started on July 1st, and throughout my…
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04 September 2024
Plant Association Training in Arizona
I recently attended the 2024 Plant Association Training in Arizona on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest and on White Mountain Apache tribal land. The class was incredibly informative, and I learned to identify a ton of…
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03 September 2024
Empowering Communities Through Nature: My Experience as a Visitor Services Intern...So Far
As an intern at the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, I’ve had the unique opportunity to immerse myself in a diverse range of activities that have enriched both my professional skills and personal growth. Now, several…
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03 September 2024
What is the NRI?
As the time left in my fellowship is running out, the work is only picking up! I'm the GIS Fellow for the Nationwide Rivers Inventory for the Wild and Scenic Rivers program of the National…
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