22 November 2023
Yessenia Méndez: Breaking Cultural Barriers and Fostering Inclusivity
The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge holds a sanctuary within the city of Philadelphia. As part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, visitors can expect to find a network of lands set aside for…
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22 November 2023
Coming to the end
Hello blog readers! As I come to the end of my second fellowship with Hispanic Access Foundation and the National Park Service, I wanted to take a bit to reflect on how I got here,…
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18 November 2023
Watching the Seasons Change in Albuquerque
The months have quickly flown by here in the Burque, and I can’t believe it’s almost Thanksgiving. Sometimes it feels like it’s still summer. Even today, the high was almost 70 °F and I need…
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17 November 2023
Hispanic Access’ MANO Project Host Fly-In to Discuss the Importance of Diverse Youth Programs with Federal Agencies
On November 14, Hispanic Access Foundation’s MANO Project interns and alumni traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with top-level members of federal land management agencies to discuss the impact of the MANO Project and provide…
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17 November 2023
Learning through Professional Development
One of the great benefits of working in an internship with MANO and the National Park Service are all the great professional development opportunities! These past few months I’ve been able to participate in some…
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17 November 2023
The Pine Ridge Trail
The trail I have spent the most time on in my district is the Pine Ridge Trail. It is a non-motorized trail that stretches about 43 miles from one side of our district to the…
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