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Evan Escamilla commented on Danielle Thompson's blog post Going in to hibernation...with nouns"If you're ever in the Alaska region find Dani SHE is like umm a rock-star! Need proof just look at all those hair styles she has to choose from every morning! I hope wigs have amazing thermal properties during those cold November nights."
Danielle Thompson's blog post was featuredGoing in to hibernation...with nouns
Well folks, I can say with a large degree of confidence that it is very much November here in Alaska. What I mean is that a) I haven't experienced above freezing temperatures in a few weeks and b) the sun rises after 8:30 AM and sets by 4:30PM. If it weren't enough that those happen to be my exact work hours, our precious 8 hours of light each day is shrinking--and fast! By 5 minutes and 30 seconds per day, in fact. That's almost 40 minutes each week! You like how I did math there? Oh, and I'm…See More
Danielle Thompson posted a blog postGoing in to hibernation...with nouns
Well folks, I can say with a large degree of confidence that it is very much November here in Alaska. What I mean is that a) I haven't experienced above freezing temperatures in a few weeks and b) the sun rises after 8:30 AM and sets by 4:30PM. If it weren't enough that those happen to be my exact work hours, our precious 8 hours of light each day is shrinking--and fast! By 5 minutes and 30 seconds per day, in fact. That's almost 40 minutes each week! You like how I did math there? Oh, and I'm…See More
Danielle Thompson's blog post was featuredSocial Media on the Side
One thing I really love about my internship is the fact that my supervisor, Ann Rappoport (Director of the FWS Anchorage Filed Office), has given me the freedom to color outside the lines of my position description. She encourages me to take my ball of environmental education play-doh and mold it into whatever shape fits my personal interests and will benefit my long-term career goals. And just because I want to add another child-like analogy, let me add that if I want to shake my etch-a-sketch…See More
Danielle Thompson posted a blog postSocial Media on the Side
One thing I really love about my internship is the fact that my supervisor, Ann Rappoport (Director of the FWS Anchorage Filed Office), has given me the freedom to color outside the lines of my position description. She encourages me to take my ball of environmental education play-doh and mold it into whatever shape fits my personal interests and will benefit my long-term career goals. And just because I want to add another child-like analogy, let me add that if I want to shake my etch-a-sketch…See More
Danielle Thompson's blog post was featuredCreeks & Critters!
Okay. So. Now that I have obtained the pictures to prove it, I will tell you all about the awesome outreach project I was working on this summer...a project which was finally project-ed onto some kids a few weeks ago! You see, the brain behind my internship was Jeff Heys, formerly a Habitat Restoration Biologist at the Anchorage…See More
Danielle Thompson posted a blog postCreeks & Critters!
Okay. So. Now that I have obtained the pictures to prove it, I will tell you all about the awesome outreach project I was working on this summer...a project which was finally project-ed onto some kids a few weeks ago! You see, the brain behind my internship was Jeff Heys, formerly a Habitat Restoration Biologist at the Anchorage…See More
Danielle Thompson posted a blog postA Weekend to Remember
Although I have been in Alaska for over 4 months, I am happy to report that I am still amazed by the beauty and uniqueness of my new home on a daily basis. This weekend was especially special (note the double use of special) and it has put me on an "I love Alaska" high! The first reason for this: WE…See More
Danielle Thompson commented on Rock Creek II's blog post Day 19"Priya, I really enjoyed reading your comment. I saw an article about another "town hall" held recently (Which, PR did a great job capturing nice pictues and quotes from the event) but I never would have known what it was like from a…"
Danielle Thompson's blog post was featuredCelebrity Authors, Macroinvertebrates, and Mom.
It has been a few weeks since my last post, but for all of the things I have done in that time, it seems like months! So lets work our way through that highly intriguing title, shall we?1. Celebrity Authors This summer, I participated on a committee which was in charge of planning the visit and…See More
Danielle Thompson posted a blog postCelebrity Authors, Macroinvertebrates, and Mom.
It has been a few weeks since my last post, but for all of the things I have done in that time, it seems like months! So lets work our way through that highly intriguing title, shall we?1. Celebrity Authors This summer, I participated on a committee which was in charge of planning the visit and…See More
Danielle Thompson commented on Danielle Thompson's blog post BIG LAKE...The name of the lake, the name of the town."Trina- Thanks so much! The event is tonight so we are very excited! Will write a post about it (hopefully tomorrow?)
Joe- Totally worth it."
Joe Thurston commented on Danielle Thompson's blog post BIG LAKE...The name of the lake, the name of the town."Wow. King Crab? Shrimp curry? Grilled asparagus? Worth the trip for the dinners alone, sounds like."
Profile Information
- Which Describes You Best?
- currently in the field
- SCA Program Type
- Internship
- Program Year
- 2012
- State Where you serve(d)
- AK
- School
- Dickinson College
- If a partner or agency, organization name
- Anchorage Fish and Wildlife Field Office
- Position
- Environmental Education and Outreach Intern
About Me:
Hello from Up Over!
(Like down under, but opposite...get it!?)
My name is Dani Thompson and I welcome you to my blog-- a collection of adventures, photos, ideas, and stories during my 45 week internship with the SCA in Anchorage, Alaska! That's right. For over 10 months I will be serving as the Environmental Education and Outreach intern for the Anchorage Fisheries and Wildlife Field Office (AFWFO).
I am from Boulder, Colorado and grew up with a passion for everything outdoors! Hiking, biking, Frisbee, skiing, rollerblading, fishing...you name it, I have probably tried to do it or would if I got a chance. When I'm not outside my favorite activities include cooking, eating what I cook, yoga, being addicted to technology, making crafts and generally being crafty in the non-negative sense of the word.
So how in the heck did I end up in Alaska? Well, I accepted my totally amazing position back in March, about 2 months prior to graduating with my BA in Environmental Studies at Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. My background working as an intern for the Dickinson College Center for Sustainability Education (CSE) and the Watershed Stewardship Program at Paul Smith's College in the Adirondacks made me qualified, ready, and excited to take on the position of "outreach intern" at AFWFO.
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Going in to hibernation...with nouns
Posted on November 6, 2012 at 2:40pm 1 Comment 3 Likes
Well folks, I can say with a large degree of confidence that it is very much November here in Alaska. What I mean is that a) I haven't experienced above freezing temperatures in a few weeks and b) the sun rises after 8:30 AM and sets by 4:30PM. If it weren't enough that those happen to be my exact work hours, our precious 8 hours of light each day is shrinking--and fast! By 5 minutes and 30 seconds per day, in fact. That's almost 40 minutes each week!
You like how I did math there?…
Continue Social Media on the Side
Posted on October 19, 2012 at 4:00pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
One thing I really love about my internship is the fact that my supervisor, Ann Rappoport (Director of the FWS Anchorage Filed Office), has given me the freedom to color outside the lines of my position description. She encourages me to take my ball of environmental education play-doh and mold it into whatever shape fits my personal interests and will benefit my long-term career goals. And just because I want to add another child-like analogy, let me add that if I want to shake my…
Continue Creeks & Critters!
Posted on October 10, 2012 at 4:24pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Okay. So. Now that I have obtained the pictures to prove it, I will tell you all about the awesome outreach project I was working on this summer...a project which was finally project-ed onto some kids a few weeks ago!
You see, the brain behind my internship was Jeff Heys, formerly a Habitat Restoration…
A Weekend to Remember
Posted on October 1, 2012 at 3:00pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
Although I have been in Alaska for over 4 months, I am happy to report that I am still amazed by the beauty and uniqueness of my new home on a daily basis. This weekend was especially special (note the double use of special) and it has put me on an "I love Alaska" high! …
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- At 4:30am on November 16, 2012,
Rock Adam DeAugustine said… Good Blog, keep up the excellent work:)
- At 7:52am on July 6, 2012,
Kate Hagner said… No problem! So glad that I could be helpful.
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So it begins...
Posted by Olivia Angelino on May 22, 2013 at 8:51pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Today, May 22nd, I begin my SCA journey. This morning I woke up to find an email from SCA crews; I had received a summer national crew placement. I honestly had given up hope since my availability dates were so limited, so I didn't expect to get a placement, but luckily I was proven wrong. I opened the email on my phone and my eyes went immediately to "congratulations". I quickly began skimming the email for the important details, location and dates. Well turns out I'll be heading to Alaska,…
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Heather Furman replied to Emily Poore's discussion May's Book: "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver in the group Conservation Book Club"I've had a lot of luck growing lettuce in windowboxes and herbs in containers :) "
Libby Young joined Ann Pedtke's group
SCA New York City
News from SCA members serving in the Big (green) Apple.Follow SCA New York City on Facebook @StudentConservationAssociationNYC and on Twitter @sca_nyc.See More
Nancy Logan commented on Andrea Willingham's blog post Life after SCA"Congratulations and best of luck to you!
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Kate Hagner replied to Emily Poore's discussion May's Book: "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver in the group Conservation Book Club"I'd be interested in knowing how many people out there grow food of their own -- on any scale, whether it's a single tomato plant on a deck or a full-fledged canning-for-winter garden. I always have aspirations to have a great…"
AmeriCorps
A place for AmeriCorps members and alumni to come together around national service, volunteerism, and getting things done to make our planet a better place.See More
Rachel King joined Rob Terry's group
Conservation Interns
A place for all past, present, and future Conservation Interns to connect, share their stories, and support one another as we work in service to the land.See More
Kate Hagner commented on Kate Hagner's group AmeriCorps"This month's career webinar offered by the organization AmeriCorps Alums is The AmeriCorps Alums Career Panel. It will provide perspectives from alumni on how they leveraged AmeriCorps as part of their career. Participants…"
Olivia Angelino posted a blog postSo it begins...
Today, May 22nd, I begin my SCA journey. This morning I woke up to find an email from SCA crews; I had received a summer national crew placement. I honestly had given up hope since my availability dates were so limited, so I didn't expect to get a placement, but luckily I was proven wrong. I opened the email on my phone and my eyes went immediately to "congratulations". I quickly began skimming the email for the important details, location and dates. Well turns out I'll be heading to Alaska,…See More
Joe Szuszwalak commented on Joe Szuszwalak's blog post Preparing for the summer in RMNP"Thanks Rob, I'm looking forward to it!"
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