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Meet the Volunteers! Episode 6 – Missa and the path back to the creek

Sierra Streams Institute welcomes people from all walks of life, and some return not only to the landscape, but to a deeper part of themselves. Missa is one of those volunteers, someone who brings not only scientific experience and skill, but also a burning passion to educate and inspire others. […]

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Meet the Volunteers! Episode 2 – Quinn and the blue bugs

“Death was everywhere, with life being the usual exception.” -Ulf Danielson, The World Itself.  That is my favorite quote from any book and I feel it matters to point out because that is how I feel when I’m here. Life is so unusual and strange but so rare at the […]

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This is What a Scientist Looks Like: Lang and Indra Waters

In the spring, Lang and Indra Waters can be found crawling around creeks looking for Sierra Newts during their mating season. This father-son duo has made a family tradition of exploring their surroundings, learning about all of the woodland critters around them. On hiking and camping trips, Lang’s father infected […]

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This is What a Scientist Looks Like: Samantha Vigil

Samantha Vigil is always on the go! She loves to try new things and is always looking for activities to try. This is certainly clear when you look at her accomplishments. As she pursues her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies at Sacramento State, she works as a scientific aid for the […]

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