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Join us this summer as we follow the lives of SCA members from coast to coast. This year we will drop in on more than a dozen members from Acadia National Park in Maine to Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska.

Positively potent party of educators and conservationists

By Russ Aguilar / Prairie Wetlands Learning Center

September 6, 2011 - Art, education, and community made a comeback at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center this weekend. It was "Return to Prairie Days," bringing students, artists, locals and outsiders to the refuge for a pageant, duck banding, butterfly tagging, and prairie planting. read more

The Grand Opening: A nexus for scientists and the public By Adam Schmidt / Acadia Nation Park September 27, 2011 - While I have a lot of fun up here and most of the time we don't take ourselves too seriously, our mission is hugely important. In a time where... read more	Immersing myself in wilderness By Whitney Kempfert / Denali National Park September 2, 2011 - One of my goals for working an SCA internship this summer was to immerse myself in wilderness. A trip into the wilderness is a challenge of one’s... read more
Glamorous, world-changing, nice-smelling science? By Adam Schmidt / Acadia Nation Park September 2, 2011 - Generally, when we think of science we think of lab coats and test tubes. Sparkling, sterile laboratories where PhDs churn out new truths. At least... read more	Bear captures, sedation and moving quickly By Robert Lester / Yosemite August 22, 2011 - Captures are the most interesting part of this job, and the best opportunity to improve wildlife field skills. We have done a few captures in the... read more
Many different actions make up conservation By Amanda Potter / Chesapeake & Ohio Canal August 22, 2011 - I cannot believe it has been a year since I packed my bags, left the great state of Texas, and moved to Maryland to begin my SCA adventure. I’ve... read more	Moving Boxes and Standing in the Rain By Adam Schmidt / Acadia Nation Park August 19, 2011 - Some weeks you've got to move boxes. Moving is one of those inevitably dreadful tasks that we all must undertake throughout our lives. read more
How I overcame my fear of public speaking By Whitney Kempfert / Denali National Park August 16, 2011 - The program was developed by an SCA intern a few years ago. It included a simulation of climbing Mount McKinley. When I know the program I am talking... read more	Kids with Guns, Ammo, Camo and Duck Whistles By Russ Aguilar / Prairie Wetlands Learning Center August 15, 2011 - For the first time this summer, the Center is abuzz with activity. Its dorms filled with campers, counselors and instructors. The campers are 13-15... read more