Parashant

For Parashant, OLA stayed at an NPS fire station facility that is not open to the general public. We had training on vegetation survey techniques by a parks staff and a night skies event where we went on a night hike to play around with telescopes. As part of the vegetation survey training, we visited Tassi Ranch, a historic site originally built by a Southern Paiute woman. Lastly, we made sure to include a campfire evening where participants were able to get to know everyone and make new friends! The Grand Canyon Parashant trip is primarily geared towards skills training for individuals interested in obtaining an internship with the National Parks or BLM. It’s a great way to get your feet wet and get a taste of what is required and expected. We will also have informational sessions with the park staff regarding job descriptions and ways to get involved.

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