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Science in Our Parks: Treating Invasive Plants
Invasive Plant Profile: Thorny Olive (Elaeagnus pungens) By Michael Gosselin, Biological Science Technician at Cape Hatteras National Seashore What is it? Thorny Olive is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to Asia. It was introduced in...
Monitoring Recreational Water Quality
By Michael Flynn, Physical Scientist at Cape Hatteras National Seashore The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) is situated between two major water bodies – the Atlantic Ocean and the Pamlico Sound – which provides a wide variety of water based recreational...
Meet Your Ranger: Lilianne Kinne
Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio Program of study, relevant job experience: My degree is in Communications with a minor in Sociology. But I have a mix of job experience in conservation work (trail building, wildland...
Sea Turtle Nesting: Step-by-Step
By Emma Dlutkowski, Seasonal Biological Science Technician at Cape Hatteras National Seashore Sea turtle species at Cape Hatteras National Seashore Of the world’s seven species of sea turtle, five have been documented nesting at Cape Hatteras National...
Meet Your Ranger: Mike Anderson
Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Hometown: Chesterton, Indiana Relevant job experience: 8 years with the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service in a variety of positions, mostly focusing on interpretation. Position in our...
Supporter Story: Colleen Minard
My siblings and I were born in Charlottesville, Virginia, but grew up in Nashville, Tennessee. Our parents, Paul and Mary Ann, loved the Outer Banks, and our family spent weeks camping there when we were growing up. Colleen and her mom, Mary Ann, on Hatteras in 1966....
Meet Your Ranger: George S. Jaramillo
Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Hometown: Miami, Florida Program of study: I received a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University, ’01, and a MSc in Historic Preservation at Columbia University, ‘05. I received my PhD in Cultural...
Partner Spotlight: OBX Beverage
Please tell us a little bit about yourselves and your business. My name is Kiefer Pirrung, and along with my wife Molly and our four young children, like so many others that live and vacation here, we too have a deep love for the Outer Banks. This beautiful area has...
Meet Your Ranger: Robin Snyder
Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Hometown: Appomattox, Virginia Program of study: I hold a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Master of Teaching from the University of Virginia. I thought I would be a classroom teacher, but working...
Revealing diamonds: Sonja Griffin Evans’ new painting helps tell the story of the Freedmen’s Colony on Roanoke Island
By Rachael Graf, Community Engagement Coordinator at Outer Banks Forever Note: This article was originally published in February 2024. She has been likened to Michelangelo for her ability to capture the human spirit in and with her work. And for Sonja Griffin Evans,...
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