17 December 2020
Outdoor Recreation
Now, halfway through my fellowship with the Forest Service I have been absorbing a plethora of knowledge on managing public lands, and more specifically outdoor recreation. A study conducted by Deborah J. Chavez explains the…
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16 December 2020
Sehnsucht
Take a minute. Slow down. Catch your breath. I feel like it's never a bad time to remind yourself of this. However its an especially critical reminder during a pandemic. Especially during the holidays. And…
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15 December 2020
End-of-Year Reflections
Lately, I’ve been reminiscing about the places I’ve had the opportunity to work at and the countries I’ve explored. At each of these places I have found unique individuals that support and motivate me to…
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12 December 2020
Finding pride in a virtual world
Every day I rise to complete the same routine. I press snooze on my alarm at 5:48 AM, 5:57 AM, and then finally rise at 6:06 AM. It takes about ten minutes for me to…
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12 December 2020
Enhancing My Professional Development Skills through a CIG Training
It’s crazy to think how my fellowship feels as though it just started but is now nearly halfway through the program. The time I’ve spent has been slow and steady, but at the same time…
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12 December 2020
Out With the Old and In With the New
I’ve been in my role at NPS for nearly a year now and I am nearing the end of my term. In the mad dash to close things out and tie up all loose ends,…
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