Partnership between culture and education
Tucked among the pines and sagebrush meadows, along the banks of the Buffalo Fork River in Wyoming, students from multiple Wind River Reservation schools traveled west of the continental divide to the Blackrock District administration site on the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The purpose of the visit was to take part in an educational and cultural experience known as the Blackrock Field Camp…
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Indian Youth Service Corps
The Indian Youth Service Corps provides you paid experience and meaningful education, employment, and training opportunities through conservation projects on public and Indian lands – placing you on a path to a Federal career. EligibilityYou must be between the ages of 16 and 30, or up to 35 years old if you are a veteran.Indian youth receive preference.BenefitsReceive hands-on…
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Catching poachers and zapping fish
Wildlife biologist and education coordinator Ashley Mueller (green hat, big smile) celebrates with the 2022 Native American Fish and Wildlife Society National Summer Youth Practicum completion of the Colorado State University ropes course, where they built comradery, trust and confidence in themselves and their peers. (Photo courtesy of Native American Fish and Wildlife Society)
On a July…
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Nez Perce National Historical Trail more than just scenic
Editor’s Note: This feature coincides with the 30th anniversary of National Trails Day on June 4, which is sponsored by the American Hiking Society, and Great Outdoors Month, a celebration of the outdoors that encourages everyone to embrace the outdoor spirit.
Forest Service trail administrator…