AmeriCorps 2020: The advantage of having a brain
The other, larger problem was that using rock bars required communication, planning, and finesse. Clay and I weren’t good at any of those things.
Tag: The Great Outdoors
AmeriCorps 2020: The return of the COVID
In case anyone’s forgotten, we had a bit of a pandemic in 2020. As I’ve said before, though, my fellow AmeriCorps members and I were strangely isolated from the COVID chaos. However, there were a few days when we felt the effects of the pandemic more strongly, and August 12, 2020 was one of them.
Things you should know before hiking around wildlife
One of the best ways you can connect with nature and experience the outdoors is by taking a hike. This can be a rejuvenating activity, but it’s important to recognize that there are risks associated with hiking. While your odds of having a dangerous wildlife encounter are slim, it’s still good to be prepared, to protect both you and the animals from harm. Here are some tips that will help you stay safe while hiking near wildlife.
AmeriCorps 2020: Moose!
I awoke on the morning of August 8, 2020 feeling rather unrested. I hadn’t slept well the previous night, since I had laid down in an uncomfortable position. Despite my morning grogginess, this would turn out to be my favorite day in Colorado, partially because I saw an animal that I’d wanted to see my entire life.
AmeriCorps 2020: Where is your heart?
This post continues the tale of my AmeriCorps term in Colorado in 2020: performing trail work and ecological restoration for the City of Boulder. The rest of this series is…
Colorado 2020: Treading
July 28, 2020 was our second day working on the Fern-Mesa reroute project. This was the day when we learned how to perform a task called “treading.”
Staying safe in bear country: 6 crucial tips
Here’s another guest post about a crucial topic: how to stay safe in bear country. While I was in Montana, someone got killed by a grizzly bear down the road from me because she ignored all of the safety advice. If you’re going to be spending time in bear country, please read this post!
Colorado 2020: The Fern-Mesa reroute begins
Following our trip to the Flatirons, July 27, 2020 was the next noteworthy day during my time in Colorado. That’s because it was my first day actually working with the most dreaded figure in the City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) department: Jo.
The Jaguar 