My apologies for the recent lack of communication- my internship has kept me quite busy! Between different programs and projects, I've hardly had the time to log on! So to update you..
Last week I had the opportunity to go to the Tohono O'adham Cultural Center up in Sells, Arizona-- it was spectacular! Not only did we get to go through the museum, but a native also gave a talk on the history and traditions of his people. Only downfall? Another speaker who promised to give us "a bit" of a lowdown on border issues around that area...and about two and a half hours later, I'm pretty sure he had told us every intricate detail that was stored in his brain..and then some.
This week has been consumed with a lot of driving around to different schools and...doing tortoise tracking groups! Today I spent all morning out in one of the washes with SNP's SCA, Erin, and we did a lot of identifying and tagging of different flora- especially since all the wildflowers are starting to bloom! Tomorrow is going to be pretty dry because I have to spend four straight hours of my shift surveying visitors...a task only the government would be so particular about. =) Then, on thursday, I am supposed to drive the government van to Robles Elementary and do a program regarding Saguaros with about 70 kindergardeners! And then.. Saturday, I'm going down to El Rio with one of the current seasonal rangers, Estie, and we are going to do another education outreach program from 9 to 2-- feel free to stop by! It's right near the School of the Deaf and Blind.
So by and large, I've been having a ton of fun..and I feel quite spiffy driving a government van!
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4 comments:
You should post a picture of yourself in your "spiffy" uniform next to your "spiffy" govt van!
Patty
No way, Jose!
Tina,
Of all the jobs you do for this project, which one has turned out to be your favorite? And how did the El Rio talk go?
I'm so excited to read and hear about your various programs. They keep you busy there! Did the training you did earlier help with the tortoise tracking? How endangered are these creatures?
The El Rio talk was actually really fun! Since it was a primarily impoverished, hispanisc community outreach program, I spent the majority of the day speaking only spanish, which, in and of itself, was a useful experience!
On top of the fact that to our left was a free condom booth, and to our right was a free pregnancy testing booth, we were able to snag a lot of weirdo freebies.. and even a free massage!
I would definitely say that doing different programs at schools has turned out to be my favorite. I absolutely adore being able to work with all the kids..it is both enlightening and a load of fun. Plus, once you can see the kids becoming actively involved, and genuinely developing a care for the resources you are explaining to them, everything about the experience becomes so touching.
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