UPDATES & NEWS
‘ON THE GROUND’
Carving pumpkins with a howl!
By: Andrea Weber, Admin Specialist II
Wolves, pumpkins, the first snow - oh yea!
Heartfelt thanks to our leaders of volunteers
By: Julie Enderby, Education & Volunteer Supervisor
Heartfelt thanks to all of our leaders of volunteers! Putting on the extra “hat” helps make amazing things happen.
Indigenous Land Knowings, Lessons, and Connections: When Nature becomes Place and People
By: Dr. Doreen Martinez
Guest speaker Dr. Doreen E. Martinez provided a thought provoking keynote speech for our All-Staff gathering. Revisit some of her background, themed content, and presentation materials.
COMPASS Updates - Fall 2023
By: Compass Teams
Learn more about DNR’s COMPASS teams and their current work…
Seasonal Safety Reminder
By: Jenevieve Kramer, Communications Coordinator
Regular visitors remind us to be mindful of seasonal safety…
Checking Out to Check In
By: Korrie Johnston, Communications Supervisor
Sometimes ‘checking out’ to ‘check in’ is just what we need. Read how one staff member leans on public lands for wellness and grounding…
Stars in our Midst: Gaylynn Richfield
By: Cindy Claggett, Carter Lake District Manager
Read how one of our camp hosts goes above and beyond to support positive connections to nature at Pinewood…
Restoration Round Up: River Bluffs Open Space
By: Amy Gilboy, Restoration and Stewardship Specialist
Read the restoration story of River Bluffs Open Space and how the river corridor is now flourishing…
Growing leaders among us - Mentorship program launches
By: Trevor Knight, Senior Ranger
Seeking mentors for the Department’s first mentorship program launching this fall…
USFS Partnership confirmed to continue critical land stewardship work
By: Chris Metz, Land Stewardship Tech II
Managing noxious weeds in the Cameron Peak burn area will continue through 2028 via a renewed partnership with the USFS…
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us for Department-sponsored meetings and staff-organized events, programs, and get-togethers.