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A smiling woman takes a selfie in a sunny sunflower field, with broad green leaves and scattered yellow blooms stretching behind her in a cheerful, relaxed scene.

Nov 6, 2026

Faith Jensen: “Trolls? Where can I find the trolls?”

Anywhere else, this would be an unexpected, almost alarming question, but I received it at Dorothea Dix Park daily during the summer. Dorothea Dix Park sits on 183 acres of history-rich land. First and foremost, the land that Dix Park sits on was inhabited by Native American tribes. Around the 1750s, the land was stolen…
Tall pine trees rise above dense green woodland beneath a clear blue sky, creating a quiet, sunlit scene with a peaceful natural feel.

Oct 30, 2026

Nova Pepler: A Summer-Long Camping Trip

Conservation work can look far from glamorous. Sometimes it can look like camping outside for nine days at a time, figuring out how to use a chainsaw, and carrying around a backpack full of herbicide. These are just some of the things that made up my unforgettable time with the Conservation Corps this summer. This…
Three women pose beside a pickup piled with trash bags in a sunny, wooded area, showing teamwork during a community litter cleanup.

Oct 16, 2026

Maya Cruz: Turning Passion Into Environmental Action

Being born and raised in Wilmington I have always been around the water. From the Cape Fear River, to Greenfield Lake, to Burnt Mill Creek, and our stunning intercoastal waterways. However, the water where I call home has been and continues to be at risk of extreme pollution. The Cape Fear River and surrounding waterways…

Oct 9, 2026

Katy Liberman: My Experience with EHS at Siemens

Imagine it’s your first day of work and you walk into the United States headquarters for one of the fastest growing business heads in the entire world. Well, that’s exactly what happened to me on the first day of my summer internship. In fact, this year Siemens announced a $165 million investment across the Carolina’s…
Three visitors overlook a green wetland from a wooden boardwalk, reading an interpretive sign beneath a bright, partly cloudy sky.

Sep 4, 2026

Ella Graham: Hooked on North Carolina Aquariums

I am fortunate enough to have grown up with the Pine Knoll Shores (PKS) aquarium in my backyard, and since working there this summer, I’ve realized that I have seriously underestimated its worth. Not only do I get to wear cargo shorts all summer long (fun, right?), but I get to play an active part…
Snow-capped mountains rise above a calm blue lake beneath scattered clouds, with forested shores framing a peaceful wilderness scene.

Aug 14, 2026

Noelle Doucette: Lessons from the Land and the People of the Kenai Peninsula

When I told my family and friends that I had been offered a 12-week internship with the Kachemak Heritage Land Trust as a Communications and Development assistant, their reactions ranged from amusement to concern to disbelief. The two questions I was asked most frequently were: what will you be doing, and what made you want…
A group of smiling hikers pose for a selfie in a lush, green forest. They are wearing casual outdoor clothing and backpacks, conveying a sense of adventure.

Apr 24, 2026

From the Andes to the Amazon: A Journey Through Ecuador

By: Alex Shelton This year, my spring break was a little different than most. Instead of a week of leisure, I spent ten days with 13 other students and two faculty leaders traveling through the beautiful country of Ecuador. The trip was organized as part of the requirements for the Tropical Wildlife Ecology course offered…

Apr 8, 2026

What Are the Worst Trees for Allergies?

Hardwood trees are the main source of spring allergies, releasing pollen from February through May that can trigger respiratory symptoms.

Mar 23, 2026

Last Stand on the Rio Grande: Pollution, Drought and a Species on the Brink

The Rio Grande cooter faces habitat loss, human impacts and environmental challenges. Learn how researchers are studying the species to protect its future.

Mar 17, 2026

Day of Giving Donors Make Life-Changing Experiences Possible

Support from Day of Giving enables the College of Natural Resources to provide high-impact learning experiences that prepare students to tackle real-world environmental and conservation challenges.