Working in the heart of the nation’s capital can be filled with excitement, but it’s always nice to get away from the monotony of “grown-up” life and go reconnect with nature at an urban refuge.Continue reading
Category: internships
Illness, Compensation, and Corruption: a Whistleblower’s Story
Sparkles of light ricochet off of Vero’s pale blue eyes. I am struck at first by his slightly unusual mannerisms, though it is apparent immediately that he is a very kind person. “Speak louder…I haveContinue reading
Moving Up
I’m spending my summer helping communities all around the United States connect to their environment with the National Wildlife Refuge Association
A lay of the land, an assault on parks and a powerful moment in Los Alamos
My first week as an NPCA intern has been filled with park visits and student tours, as well as conferences with other NPCA staff. I’ve been focused on getting a lay of the land and building relationships.
Ben Siegelman
internships, Monitoring for Community Engagement in Filipino Mangrove Restoration, students, travel
internships, Monitoring for Community Engagement in Filipino Mangrove Restoration, students, travel
Well Laid Plans
While interning for Marine Conservation Philippines from June through August, I’ll also be conducting research on their community-based mangrove restoration project.
Arriving in New Mexico
My purpose in New Mexico is to document the impacts of the Manhattan Project on Pueblo tribes and Hispanic communities as well as their contributions to the project for the National Parks Conservation Association.
A new connection with my people
Some of you must have been wondering where I have been this past few weeks. Well, I was off the grid. I was learning about my country and meeting amazing people. I really had anContinue reading
The Pros and Cons of Ecotourism
Ecotourism does a lot of good. It helps people create a bond with animals, which might encourage them to help conserve them. But it must be done responsibly.
Malagasy Culture
When I first got to Centre Valbio, I was lucky enough to see a bit of musical Malagasy culture. Whenever a big group of visitors arrived or left, CVB liked to throw a party. TheyContinue reading
Celeste Whitman
internships, students, travel, Water and energy consumption in Aboriginal communities in Australia
internships, students, travel, Water and energy consumption in Aboriginal communities in Australia
Into the field and back again
It’s been two weeks since I went out into a remote community to check back in with project participants for RICES (Remote and Isolated Communities Essential Services), and I have since been busy with dataContinue reading