Being the second EFTA intern in the Hebo Ranger District has been an extremely rewarding experience because I get to be there for incredible events like this one–the first campfire program to happen at Sand Lake Recreation Area! Sand Lake is known for its dunes which make it an OHV Read more…
This week I got to table during a Bio-Blitz at Cascade Head Marine Reserve! The public had the opportunity to help out by being part of this citizen science event with the use of the iNaturalist app. Many people had not previously used this app before so volunteers were around Read more…
This week, I was able to go with the wildlife team to do a western snowy plover count at Nehalem Bay State Park. This was the first time I was able to see a western snowy plover and I could not have been more excited! This beach is one of Read more…
This week at the Hebo Ranger District has been my favorite so far because I got to do an interpretive walk with a ranger event completely in Spanish! We met up with a group of students and parents from Garfield at the Cascade Head Scenic Research Area to go up Read more…
This week, I have been exploring more of the Hebo Ranger District to get a better idea of what interpretive programs I will be able to do. The first place I was able to go to was Sand Lake! Just like in the Central Coast Ranger District, Sand Lake has Read more…
My two-week training in the Central Coast Ranger District concluded with me working at the Get Outdoors Day event held at the Peavy Arboretum of Oregon State University. This event is focused on encouraging healthy, active outdoor fun for all members of the community. I really enjoyed working at this Read more…
“In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we are taught.” Baba Dioum, 1968 During the second week of training, we focused on the interpretive programs we will be doing throughout the summer. Interpretation is a very Read more…
My name is Brenda Ramirez and while I am in Oregon, I will be working as a Field Ranger for the US Forest Service in the Siuslaw National Forest! I arrived in Waldport where I met many kind and inspiring people from all over the country. During my internship here Read more…