Early in the year of 2020, around the months of February and March, there had been some recent suspicions about a possible virus that could come across borders to the United States. Continue Reading…
In between where I came from and where I will go next is a sweet memory of my time here at Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Since childhood I have always been drawn to the outdoors and the wild things that live in nature. Continue Reading…
Arriving at Conboy Lake National Wildlife in the spring is a spectacle unlike anything I had ever experienced. Continue Reading…
When describing what Mt. Adams Institute provides- a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, make lasting connections with professionals in your desired field of work, serve and engage with your community, all with the support of the caring individuals that make up the organization- it sounds like a dream. Continue Reading…
My name is Dakota Miller, I grew up in the beautiful state of Florida and love fishing, hiking, camping, and being on the water. After graduating high school I enlisted in the United States Air Force and completed a six year enlistment with the Air National Guard. Continue Reading…
Water is Life
May, water is abundant
Meandering through channels and
Man-made ditches Continue Reading…
My first month at the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge began with lots of training and learning. For the last couple of weeks I have been surveying at Wapato Lake for two main invasive species – Lythrum salicaria (purple loosestrife) and Iris pseudacorus (yellowflag iris) (pictured below). Continue Reading…
Conboy Lake is not really a lake. Mice can maneuver into the inside of cars and eat emergency ramen rations. Use one hand to catch bullfrogs. Continue Reading…
To jump into another year of volunteering wasn’t an easy choice. But to be honest, pursuing a career in our living earth isn’t easy either. I already know I have a passion for fishes and at this point I feel like I do know a good amount about them too. Continue Reading…
Since getting hired by the Mt. Adams Institute through the VetsWork AmeriCorps program in March, it has been an extremely busy time learning how fish hatcheries operate. I began my first day of work at the Carson National Fish Hatchery in Washington on March 25th, 2019. Continue Reading…
I am currently in the final month of this internship and I couldn’t have asked for a more adventurous summer. Continue Reading…
It is now October and Conboy Lake is painted with beautiful hues of orange, yellow and red as the quaking aspen leaves change to their fall colors. Continue Reading…
It is now about two months into my internship at the Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge and it has definitely been a drastic change from my home in Alabama. Continue Reading…
I’m writing this as I wait for the sun to go down so that Hannah, my AmeriCorps partner, and I can begin our nighttime bullfrog hunt. Continue Reading…