One month into living in Zion and I have yet to get used to the immaculate views all around me! I have gotten to explore more of the park trails, nearby cities and surrounding State Parks. Visiting St. George for some thrifting and shopping and...
The past few weeks working in the Visitor Center have given me the opportunity to learn about the vast surface life at Mammoth Cave National Park. There is a lot of nature to see, with Mammoth Cave National Park spanning over 52,000 acres. Mammoth Cave...
Zion has been such a wonderful and welcoming place for me this summer. I have had the privilege to meet wonderful rangers and other NPS staff who keep the park up and running. I began working at Zion in mid-August, and although I had a...
Bird Banding, Exploring the Park & Living through Art: Cuyahoga National Valley Park Because fall bird migration was nearing, my supervisor and bird banding team wanted to get a head start with setting up. Thankfully around this time the weather was starting to, briefly, let up...
From fish Surveys to saving monarchs: Adventures at Cuyahoga National Valley park Despite it only being my second/third week at Cuyahoga National Valley Park, I feel like I’ve already learned and experienced so much as a nature communicator and avian intern. We had the opportunity to...
As cool fall air arrives in Rocky Mountain National Park, accompanied by constant elk bugling as well. I’ve been working hard developing interpretive educational programs about our park. A highlight for me has been presenting educational talks about our park and the creatures that inhabit it....
The Volunteer In Parks (VIP) program is very important across NPS locations, and especially here at Delaware Water Gap. Our volunteers make it possible for us to function with limited staff, allows us to ensure visitor experience, and remain connected with the community. VIP Luncheon Every year,...
Having been an avid birder for most of my life, I have pored over a variety of resources looking for the best tools to help me learn to identify birds. A familiar problem faced by all birders at one time or another is the issue...
National Public Lands Day 11 year old watercoloring a fall tree Last Saturday was National Public Lands Day! Every year, the fourth Saturday of September is celebrated across the country and there is a large, concerted volunteer effort on public lands to protect and preserve these beautiful...
Diablos Ecológicos Workshop Workshop participant painting a mask Assembling masks Making my own mask Distributing fliers around town Preparing materials This Saturday, I worked with the Punto Urban Art Museum (PUAM) and their mural ambassadors to facilitate an artistic workshop for the community. This workshop is a continuation of Luis Rivas’s...
In Towson, about a 15 - 20 minute drive from Baltimore City is Hampton National Historic Site. I am a LHIP intern here where I get to research, translate historic information into Spanish, and be a part of community engagement programs. As I drive into Towson,...
I’m pleased to say that I’ve completed my short film, Tiny Titans, and I’m very happy with how it turned out! I am excited to share it with others as the reception from my colleagues so far has been very positive. Now that I have...
Living History Demonstrations in Patterson Park, Baltimore MD This year during my internship I got to be a part of Defender's Day. The National Park Service celebrated the 211th commemoration of the Battle of Baltimore with events and programs throughout the entire weekend. Patterson Park Star-Spangled Banner Trail...
The Valles Caldera National Preserve has a long and extensive history with sheep and aspen trees.The dendroglyphs found at Valles Caldera have all been carved onto aspen trees and, in most cases, they tell the story of the Hispanic sheep herders who roamed the valleys...
https://cdn1.latinoheritageintern.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/19123608/Untitled.mov How do I make space for my Hispanidad when I am of Spanish and Italian descent? Many of the historical narratives that surround my cultural heritage include colonization, heavily enforced adaptation to religious orders imported from Europe to the Americas, and changes in land use...
The Blackwell School (1909-1965) An immersive experience, a classroom that has been refurbished to mimic that of when the school was open. Upon my arrival in Texas, I was not sure what to expect for my first week working with the National Park Service (NPS). My first...
I'm now very close to finishing my short film project, called Tiny Titans! It has posed many challenges to me, but I've also had quite a bit of fun making it - it was easily worth the frustration and struggle. One of the most significant...
During my second week, I continued to explore the different locations across Blackstone River Valley. I also spent a great deal of time preparing outreach materials and canvassing across the greater Providence area. I began preparation for the upcoming scavenger hunt activity by creating flyers...
Hello everyone! Over the past few weeks, I have started working part-time three days a week as I have started the fall semester in my grad program. Now that my time is more limited, I am focusing on pre-existing programs at the parks, and assisting our...
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