We have grown up learning to take care of others, but what if we consider that in order to take good care of others we must learn the importance of taking care of ourselves. The…

My position as a remote sensing fellow for the Hispanic Access Foundation and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has been incredibly insightful and fun. Not long ago, I reconnected with the other fellows within…

Hispanic and Latino peoples around the world consider the ocean to be a core pillar in our lives, influencing our existence in immeasurable ways. Beyond being a global, life-sustaining resource, the ocean has shaped the…

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…