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Story by Philip Oviatt, acting Central California District's public affairs officer. Photos by BLM, Margaux Blanc, and courtesy of the Cranston family.
At the BLM, you can gain experience and skills through our various internship and crew-based work programs, all the while learning from and working alongside experienced professionals.
Story and photos by Laura Shriver, Plant Conservation and Restoration Program Specialist; Hannah Millsap, 2019 Botany Intern; and Ashley Taylor, 2019 Botany Intern.