Having finished a little over 3 months as a Recreation Technician through Hispanic Access Foundation’s MANO Project, I reminisce on the mission of the program and how it aims to provide people of color with…

The Rio Grande Valley, nestled in the southernmost tip of Texas, is rich in culture, community, and natural beauty. Yet, it also faces a profound challenge: a lack of accessible green spaces for its predominantly…

As someone who grew up exploring the Chuckwalla Desert alongside my father, the designation of Chuckwalla National Monument holds deeply personal and spiritual significance. My father, despite only having a second-grade education, was the wisest…

Hi everyone, happy holiday season! The last few months of my internship have been busy and very exciting! Over the first half of my internship, I worked a lot with developing and facilitating outreach within…

Hello! My name is Tierra Lomabalaquihoya, and I am from the Bluebird clan. I come from the village of Shungopavi, located on the Hopi reservation. I recently started my Park Ranger (Interpretation) internship with the…

My skills quickly develop while working my internship at the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex. I have started a video segment series in English and Spanish for the refuge complex’s Facebook page, to teach…