Tag Archive: my story
Recording ribbits! My experience as a new FrogWatcher
A group of newly minted FrogWatch volunteers met one evening in Wheaton for a field FrogWatch training. We set off in a line after dark to a spot by a
Chesapeake Conservation Corps: A year of immeasurable experience with DEP
Almost a year ago, I was faced with the scary decision of what to do after graduating college. I had no idea what I wanted to do, where I wanted
A new chapter begins: What led me to intern with DEP
As an intern for the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), I am interested in seeing how various environmental policies are implemented and received by the public on the
May is American Wetlands Month
How often do you think about wetlands? The answer for many of you will probably be once, maybe, twice a year. And for a few of you, you’ll have tilted your
Getting my feet wet: Starting a new job with DEP
Ah, Spring! A time to shed the gray cloak of winter, celebrate longer days, and get some fresh air. In addition to these seasonal changes, I also get the pleasure
Walking the Poop Loop
Last year, I decided it was time for me to adopt a furry creature. I can honestly say that I was not truly aware of what I was getting into,
When local “Greens” work together, the public wins
For the past year and half, Chesapeake Bay Area Greens have been meeting to figure out how best to coordinate our efforts. These groups include Annapolis Green, Bethesda Green, Green Gaithersburg,
Cooking Green Herbal Soap
As spring arrives with its blossoming gardens and blooming orchards, it’s prime time for people to rekindle their care for nature through new, innovative activities. Over the past few weeks,
