On Thursday, the 25th, I visited Dunwoody Nature Center for the first time to meet my organization and learn about my upcoming responsibilities. As mentioned in my introduction, I was surprised by the breathtaking beauty of the park upon my arrival. While I had an idea of  a simple building and a walking trail, the reality exceeded my expectations with its calming, aesthetic, and scenic environment. Although specific tasks have not yet been assigned to me, I have gained insight into the diverse and exciting projects I will soon get to work on. 

These projects include a range of activities, including tasks within the park, interactions with various animals, and involvement in marketing and social media for the organization. Of these, I am eager to engage in ground projects, as the park’s beauty is very exciting, and I am excited to explore it firsthand.

One aspect of my role that I find somewhat challenging is working with children. As the youngest in my family, I have limited experience in caring for or spending around children. However, I am both excited and nervous about the opportunity to learn about teaching children and participating in projects involving them, as I believe it will be a valuable learning experience.

During my visit to the nature center on Thursday, I was happy to learn that I would be attending a program featuring live animals. I had the chance to interact with a live snake and turtle, an experience that had me very surprised yet excited, considering it was only my first day. Through this hands-on encounter, I learned about the habits and habitats of snakes and turtles, gaining valuable information into their roles within our environment.

This initial experience has left me even more excited for the future. In just one day, I have had the opportunity to meet incredible people, learn interesting facts about animals, and connect myself with the nature of the park. I am eager to continue with this organization and learn more about what it has to offer. I hope to apply these valuable lessons in the real world and teach it to others curious about how they can help and connect with nature.