So the bird camp all in all went well! Technical difficulties with la luz aside, the kids and volunteers really seemed to have fun and be learning from the presentations. We had about 20 participants in total (5 volunteers from around the region and kids from their communities along with some invited speakers from different organizations and host community members). The entire event was sponsored by Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) and a huge thank you to Charles Kershner and Chris Rimmer for their help.
Jared's kids were presenting a charla on birds the last time I talked to him and it gave me the idea to make a little website with the info from the camp accessible.
Check this out if you are interested in doing a bird conservation workshop/event in the Dominican Republic/Haiti
Birds are awesome
I'm heading back to the states late August. We've got the librarian training and then library inauguration with a possible chess club tournament thrown in there (the chess club is doing very well, thanks to Orlando and Ramires). Then to the capital to square things up with COS (Close of Service) process of which I am doing the medical tests right now and then back home to be with my family. I'm currently looking at a few seasonal jobs right now with the National Park Service around the states -- but we'll see what turns up. Peace Corps does give you non-competitive eligibility for a year when applying to federal jobs so hopefully that will help me. Keep me in your thoughts if you can think to do so. I am really excited to see my family and I am now feeling ready to move on to the next great adventure.
Be well.
Sooner,
Sarah
P.S. No more mail because I'll miss it!
Carlos, Orlando, Chuma, Sarah, and Luigi at Aves de Hispaniola Summer Camp.
Bien cargados with their sweet certificados.
