{"id":53693,"date":"2013-12-18T07:36:41","date_gmt":"2013-12-18T14:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-clm-blog.pantheonsite.io\/?p=53693"},"modified":"2013-12-18T07:36:41","modified_gmt":"2013-12-18T14:36:41","slug":"snow-probably-not","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.clminternship.org\/?p=53693","title":{"rendered":"Snow? Probably not."},"content":{"rendered":"

Season’s greetings!<\/p>\n

I have been fortunate enough to receive a funding extension here at the Cosumnes River Preserve where I have been stationed for the past several months.\u00a0 I came to California from Iowa as a CLM intern in May 2012 to work for the BLM at the Cosumnes River Preserve.\u00a0 I participated in SOS collections, and had a plethora of other tasks which included everything from plant identification to fixing the kitchen sink (literally) and everything in between.\u00a0 During my first term I was able to network with other CBG interns in my area and organized collecting trips where we were able to travel to do special seed collections.\u00a0 Collecting native seed in the mountains with a group of other well informed biologists is about as good as it gets for me.\u00a0 It was a great opportunity to network with fellow interns and combine resources for maximizing efficiency.\u00a0 A great time was had by all!\u00a0 When funding from the BLM for my position became constrained, I did go to work for The Nature Conservancy for a brief period last summer doing botanical surveys and data collection, but have gratefully re-joined the Chicago Botanical Garden once again.<\/p>\n

I came back to work for the BLM in November 2013 as a CBG intern, and have taken on some new responsibilities.\u00a0 I will, hopefully, still be coordinating with other CBG interns at the field office and participating in some SOS seed collections during this coming growing season.\u00a0 I love spending time in the field, and SOS collections provide great opportunities to work outside.\u00a0 However, my primary responsibility here now will be doing some project management.\u00a0 I will be in charge of overseeing several restoration projects taking place here at the Preserve from start to finish.\u00a0 This will be an opportunity to learn the federal processes of permitting, bidding\/contracting labor, using field restoration techniques, and evaluating project successes\/failures, among other things.<\/p>\n

Additionally, with all of the “cold” (California cold- 50’s) weather we have been experiencing, I have taken on several mapping projects.\u00a0 I love working on GIS projects.\u00a0 It is such a valuable tool in our field if you take the time to figure out how to use it.\u00a0 Many of the Preserve’s maps are out of date so I have been compiling data and updating these.\u00a0 I have also been out collecting data to create maps with information that has never before been displayed.\u00a0 The more GIS practice I can gain the better.\u00a0 There is so much we can learn through the use of this program.\u00a0 If you have ever used ArcMap and been frustrated, join the club, but don’t give up on it.<\/p>\n

When I have not been busy with one of the restoration or mapping projects, I have been involved with several other fun ongoing activities at the Preserve.\u00a0 Every other Wednesday there is a bird survey to record how many birds are using the Preserve, and which units they are utilizing.\u00a0 This is always a fun and educational activity.\u00a0 There is also talk of a mountain lion study taking place here in the near future which I’m hoping to participate in.\u00a0 It seems like there is always something new here if you are looking to get involved.\u00a0 When I get a weekend with no plans, I like to head into the mountains.\u00a0 Several times last summer I backpacked in the South Warren Wilderness (northeast corner of CA), quite possibly the only place in California where you can still truly find solitude.\u00a0 On one trip I hiked for two days without encountering another human being.\u00a0 It was glorious!\u00a0 Included are some photos from South Warren-<\/p>\n

Merry Christmas friends and co-workers!<\/p>\n

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South Warren Wilderness backpack trip- summer 2013<\/p><\/div>\n

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South Warren Wilderness backpack trip- summer 2013<\/p><\/div>\n

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South Warren Wilderness backpack trip- summer 2013<\/p><\/div>\n

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South Warren Wilderness backpack trip- summer 2013<\/p><\/div>\n

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South Warren Wilderness backpack trip- summer 2013<\/p><\/div>\n

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Found this laying on the trail while hiking in the back country. A bit ominous<\/p><\/div>\n

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