Brittney spent her summer in the awe inspiring Jemez mountains of northern New Mexico working for the Valles Caldera Trust. Over the course of the summer she designed five different interactive exhibits to educate visitors about the Preserve's wildlife, past use, and geology. She also developed a self guided hike aimed at informing visitors about the location's unique ranching history.  Additionally, Brittney shadowed archaeologists, biologists, geologists, land managers, landscape architects and policy experts as they carried out their various duties.  Although only three months, Brittney learned the unique skills each of her co-workers brought to the table, and realized just how important collaboration and creativity will be for the success of future land management endeavors.

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