07 August 2024
First Impressions and Mountain Memories
My first month as a field ranger with the USDA Forest Service has been incredibly rewarding. Throughout the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains, I’ve been constantly inspired by the career paths and experiences…
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07 August 2024
Nature Connections to the Angeles
Dressing up like Woodsy Owl wasn’t part of the job description but someone has to do it. For National Forest weekend, the field ranger crew plus some volunteers hosted a mini festival that connected people…
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06 August 2024
My Experience as a Field Ranger with the Angeles National Forest
As my time as a Field Ranger comes to a close, I have reflected on my time working with the US Forest Service, National Forest Foundation, and Hispanic Access Foundation. A week from now, I…
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06 August 2024
GIS Adventures, Modoc Style
Hi everyone, I am back for my 5th update of Life at the Modoc. I have now 8 months into the assistantship. The past two months have been busy between conducting field visits for inspections…
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05 August 2024
Fighting Fires Behind the Scenes: Pueblo Interagency Dispatch Center Pueblo Colorado
Hello! My name is Hope Lopez. I currently started my internship with the Forest Service at the Pueblo Interagency Dispatch Center in Pueblo, Colorado. I am loving it! First of all, I am working with…
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03 August 2024
Operation: All Hands on Board
As my term as a Resource Assistant Archaeologist for the Forest Service at Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on an incredibly rewarding and educational experience. From completing our primary…
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