With the beginning of December, and AmeriCorps graduation drawing near, I am starting to realize that my twelve months, 1700 hours of service, are drawing to a close. As I prepare to pass the torch to the next AmeriCorps member coming in January, I look back on all I’ve experienced. What a great year, and I’d like to thank everyone in the community who welcomed me so warmly, and helped make this year the perfect experience that it has been. From growing a sunflower garden, organizing events like the Living with Wildlife Festival, to updating our website and sending out newsletters, it has been a year of outreach, community, education, and fun.
Jungle of Sunflowers in ESLT Garden planted by local elementary students.
I am excited to stay in Bishop, with it’s mountain vistas and wide open skies, I’m not quite ready to leave yet. I have accepted a part time position with ESLT, staying on as Outreach Coordinator, continuing to assist the ESLT team in furthering our mission of helping landowners to preserve the Eastern Sierra’s rural lands.
Serena
