Originally Posted by
beicster
It could be any of those and more. Parks at all levels, national and state forests, Wilderness Areas, summer camps, adventure programs. It could be retail or private recreation businesses. I am currently working part time at a city owned 700 acre nature reserve that has hiking trails, a nature center and nature based programming. Last year they were able to buy a track chair for folks with limited mobility to get out on some of the trails. First time in my life that I have ever looked forward to going to work. I'd like to stay more natural areas focused but I could be convinced to go other directions.
I just wanted to chime in here and congratulate you for pushing yourself to go into natural resource management work in general and in particular at the stage of life you're in! I found my fork in the road in my late-20s and went back to school for an AS in natural resource then an MA in cultural resources. I transitioned out of a career in agriculture to do conservation work when I joined a regional land trust in 2021. Now I manage a portfolio of 7,000 acres of agricultural land that is slated to be restored to riparian and upland habitat across central California and have the privilege of working on some incredible deals to purchase property and also transfer restored land into long-term stewardship with state and federal agencies and Native American tribes. I couldn't imagine doing anything more rewarding with my time. Keep at it and welcome to the community!
In other news, I've still got my '79 Mercian Campionissimo and have decided to upgrade it. I've purchased some new wider handlebars to install, am on the lookout for a 700c wheelset, and will make replacing the cheap suede saddle the next priority.
-Gregory
