I just started my internship in the CLM program on 06/18/2013. I got a crash course in monitoring when our crew camped out for three days at Buck Flat Well to monitor HAF sites and trends. I’ve already learned so much from everyone and I learn new things everyday. I’m still very lost when it comes to naming different grasses, forbs, and shrubs, but with practice I’m sure I’ll get the hang of it in no time. Through this internship, I’ve learned that there is so much out there for people to learn about and study that most people take for granted. Before being a part of this monitoring crew I can remember thinking that all the grasslands and shrublands in Idaho were the same. Now I know that there are big differences in the species diversity just between two pastures. I’m very grateful for this internship and I know that my experiences will only get better with time.