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CRDIP | Inventory Update and Museum Work
Inventory Update and Museum Work Written by: Morgan W. Valenzuela Nearly constant and remarkably steady, the snow has crept over the mountain and up the Lynn Canal. When one snowfall melts, another descends in its place. The main project my internship focuses on -...
CRDIP | Archaeology and Agricultural Sites in Haleakalā National Park
Archaeology and Agricultural Sites in Haleakalā National Park Written by: Rachel Steffen As an archaeological technician intern at Haleakalā National Park, I’ve had the opportunity to document and learn about the diverse types of archaeological sites at the park....
Bone Cutters, Forgotten Armies, and Fire | A History of Women in Tree Felling
Written By : Maggie Weaver Today, tree felling is relevant for three primary reasons: logging, landscaping, and fighting fire. How do women factor into these industries, particularly logging and firefighting, and how has their involvement in these fields changed over...
CRDIP | Military Mystery at Gateway National Recreation Area: History, Archeology & Collections Management
Military Mystery at Gateway National Recreation Area: History, Archeology & Collections Management Written by: Loissa Harrison-Parks My name is Loissa Harrison-Parks and I am an Archeological Technician for Gateway National Recreation Area. Although this is not my...
ACE Alumni Ambassador | Mary Rose Davis
Alumni Name: Mary Rose Davis Pronouns: she/her Dates Served: May26,2020-September 19,2020 What role was Mary Rose in: Trail crew, restoration. Location: Umpqua National Forest, Oregon Q: What were you doing before ACE? A: I was a student at the...
AmeriCorps Week | Maggie Weaver
Member Name: Maggie Weaver Pronouns: she, her, hers Dates as ACE AmeriCorps Volunteer: June 26, 2020 - present (900 hr term, 450 hr term) Service Location: ACE Crew Southwest Q: What were you doing prior to joining ACE? A: I joined...
Peace Corps to ACE | Joel Baker
Pronouns: He /Him/His Dates served with Peace Corps: 2006-2007, 2011-2012 Location(s) served with Peace Corps: Guinea, West Africa Role in Peace Corps: Agroforestry Extension Agent , Peace Corps Response - Forestry Date Joined ACE: Aug 2007 Role(s) In ACE: ...
Peace Corps to ACE | Christian Bopp
Pronouns: he/him/his Dates served with Peace Corps: September 2016 - May 2017 Location(s) served with Peace Corps: Perlita, Paraguay Role in Peace Corps: Environmental Conservation Volunteer Date Joined ACE: May 2017 Role(s) In ACE: SWA Field...
Peace Corps to ACE | Marcel Coppolino
Pronouns: he/him Dates served with Peace Corps: 2007 - 2009 Location(s) served with Peace Corps: Belize, Santa Martha Village Role in Peace Corps: Micro Enterprise and Organizational Development Volunteer Date Joined ACE: 5/2010 Role(s) In ACE: Associate...
Archaeology at Haleakalā National Park
Archaeology at Haleakala National Park Written by: Rachel Steffen Mountains on Maui The past month I’ve spent my time as an archaeology technician intern at the House of the Sun, or...
Into the Inventory
Into the Inventory Written by: Morgan W. Valenzuela My name is Morgan Valenzuela and I am working as a Library Intern at the Klondike National Gold Rush National Historical Park. I didn’t always work in libraries; this is my first time. My professional...
Traditional Trades Apprenticeship Program | Meet the Members
Join us in welcoming our first seven members of the 2021 Traditional Trades Apprenticeship Program (TTAP) cohort. These members will be at San Juan National Historical Park, Point Reyes National Seashore, and Pinnacles National Park! TTAP provides...
ACE Alumni Ambassador | Eric Kim
Alumni Name: Eric KimPronouns: He/Him/HisDates Served: May 2020 - September 2020What role was Eric in with ACE: National Park Service Academy - Interpretation InternLocation: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming Q: What were you doing before ACE?A: I was serving a...
ACE Applauds Executive Order for 21st Century CCC
American Conservation Experience applauds the Biden Adminstration's executive order to establish a Civilian Climate Corps. Flagstaff, AZ, February 5, 2021 ACE is committed to supporting this order to tackle the climate crisis, public lands restoration and BY creating...
My ACE Journey | Casey Fellhoelter
Alumni Name: Casey Fellhoelter Pronouns: He/him/his Dates Served: April 2019 - January 2020 and June 2020 - October 2020 What roles was Casey in: Crew Member ACE Southeast, Recreation Technician Eldorado National Forest ACE EPIC Location: Asheville NC and Georgetown...