Posts from DukeEngage Independent Project in Environment/Conservation from 2017

I’ve never been in a house with no floors. That is, I had never been in such a house until …

One of the goals of WindAid was to give the volunteers the opportunity to explore the people and culture throughout …

While leading and participating in regular surveys for turtle nest checks, tortoise measurements, mangrove abundance, and beach cleans, I also …

It was just after dawn in Andasibe National Park, and we all hiked slowly behind our guide, eager to spot …

Wildlife and the great outdoors are my passions — the beacons drawing me to a career in wildlife veterinary medicine. …

It was eight o’clock in the morning, day two of trap checks in Ankarafantsika National Park, Madagascar. I walked behind …

When I began my DukeEngage program, I had high expectations for my nonprofit community partner, Friends of Madagascar. I knew …

This summer has been an absolutely amazing and unforgettable experience. I am incredibly thankful that I had the opportunity to …

One of the most notable species on Curieuse that also highly promotes the island as a tourist destination is the …

We built the wind turbine at WindAid’s home base in Trujillo. This is a long way from the community where …