As the summer comes to an end and I close the door on my internship with the WASO Office of Communications, I find myself deeply reflective about the experience I've had through LHIP and the NPS. This journey has been nothing short of eye-opening and...
This year, I contributed to Latino Conservation Week by writing an article for InsideNPS, a resource site on Sharepoint specifically designed for NPS employees. InsideNPS provides various resources, including news articles, upcoming events, uniform guides, and contact information. As an intern working under Suki, the...
Have you ever experienced a moment in a park that felt special? A moment that inspired you in ways you never thought possible? Parks have a magical ability to connect us with nature, history, and ourselves. As a digital communication intern on the OCOMMS team,...
Last Thursday, June 1st, I had the incredible opportunity to work in the OCOMMS office at the Department of Interior for the first time. The occasion was the raising of the Progress Pride Flag, symbolizing the start of Pride Month. Alongside my colleagues from the...
Let me reintroduce myself. My name is Sophia Grande, and I am thrilled to be back with the Latino Heritage Internship Program for another exciting year. This summer, I’m a Digital Communications Intern for the WASO Office of Communications in Washington, D.C.. Before we get...
NPBYouth.com Another one of my projects this summer is collaborating with the Education Youth Volunteer Engagement team and youth programs to implement general website improvements. The National Parks of Boston (NPB) Youth website is where you can find information on The National Parks of Boston youth...
"Pick your path" map series One of my main projects this summer was to work on a self-guided material series called "Pick Your Path." The purpose of the "Pick Your Path" activity series is to help with engagement and accessibility by providing a way for visitors...
Latino Conservation Week is an initiative of the Hispanic Access Foundation, created to support the Latinx community in getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources. For Latino Conservation Week this year, my park is highlighting the Latino community in...
View of Spectacle Island from the Ferry If you had told me a year ago that I would be an intern for the National Parks of Boston, working with the Boston Harbor Islands, I would've never believed you. A large part is because I didn't even...
The USS Constitution Museum located in the Charlestown Navy YardMy first week in Boston was wicked smaht. I still don't know if I'm using that right, but it's only my first week here and I already feel like I'm picking up on some Boston...
Taking a selfie with the National Park Service Bison in front of the historic Faneuil Hall in Boston Howdy Everyone! Bienvenidos! My name is Sophia Grande and welcome to my blog. A little about me, I'm from the Washington, DC area (a.k.a the DMV) and I'm...