Passing the torch of blogging to interns
May 31, 2012
Okay, in case you hadn’t noticed, I’ve been a bit busy lately. Since my last post we had our International Migratory Bird Day celebration (which went quite well, thank you weather for helping with that), travelled to Laramie and Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Ft. Collins, Colorado, for school programs, and began working with the new summer interns from the University of Wyoming. Whew!
While the birds are handling all the craziness like it’s nothing, I’ve been struggling to keep up. Fortunately, one of my new interns, Sarah, offered to take over our blog to help out. You’ll be shocked to know that I jumped at the chance! So, for the rest of the summer, Sarah is going to share her adventures with you all. I hope you enjoy the fresh take on our program from someone who’s brand new to the business of raptor education!
Written By
Melissa Hill
While earning her Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Management at the University of Wyoming, Melissa began volunteering at Laramie Raptor Refuge and was instantly hooked on birds of prey. Since those early days, she has worked with nearly 70 different raptors at four different raptor education groups in three states. She is a former member of the Education Committee for the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE) and a National Association for Interpretation's Certified Interpretive Guide. When she's not "playing with the birds" she enjoys spending time quilting, crocheting, and exploring the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem with her non-bird family.
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