This week, I have been working on gathering information to write a story about a turkey vulture rescue conducted by our staff. I turned into a reporter, getting quotes from constituents involved in the story, conducting research on laws and regulations regarding wildlife in Ohio and contacting the construction company where the turkey vultures were located.

I also have been making signs and planning on photographing wildlife camp for a grant report that helps fund their daily activities. In addition to taking photographs of camp, I also helped with animal painting. Animal painting is where we set up canvases outside of an Animal Ambassador enclosure, put non-toxic paint on the ground in front of them, and lure them out with treats to walk through the paint. Then they walk all over the canvases creating abstract and very cute art. We made paintings with snakes, opossums, and turtles this week because they will be auctioned off at a fundraiser this weekend called Back to the Wild where we also release animals that have been recovering at our pre-release facility. It was a very fun day to say the least.

Tonight, Thursday, my amazing friends and coworkers have planned a “going away” get together. We are all going to get together at Pins Mechanical Bowling after work to hang out and have fun. It has only been 9 weeks, but when you spend so much time with such great people you form meaningful friendships and I will always cherish them.