The first week of working at the BLM in Farmington, New Mexico with the Seeds of Success program was mostly spent doing research on the characteristics of our targeted species so we will be able to identify them in the field. We also got to spend a little time in the field and even made one collection of seeds.

The week after, I made my way to the Grand Canyon for training, which was an amazing experience full of wonderful sights and people!

Over the past week, Emily (the other intern) and I collected seeds from two more species with the aid of our mentor. We’ve also been visiting San Juan College’s herbarium to gather info about where our targeted species are located. Interning at the BLM has so far been a great new experience, and I look forward to what else more I can learn and do while I’m here.

Adjusting to New Mexico has been interesting, seeing as I am from New Hampshire and used to abundances of rain, trees, and other greenery.  I’ve found that the  people and the environment in Aztec (the town next to Farmington where I found a place to live) are great, and my roommate is fabulous, thankfully. Farmington is a bustling city where there are places to meet new people, and Durango, a place of activity and good food, is not a long drive away.