You say 'Goodbye' and we say 'Hello'
We are celebrating the contributions of four amazing employees who are moving to their next adventure, and welcoming two new seasonals!
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
-A.A. Milne (Winnie-the-Pooh)
(Right to left: Britta Plumhoff, Hannah Ferwerda, Alyssa Jayne Mayor, Chadd Smith)
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Alyssa Jayne Mayor - Youth Conservation Corps Crew Lead, Hunter Checkstation Operator, and Volunteer Supervisor
“My favorite animal that I got to see on the Refuge were the short-eared owls. However, my most favorite things are the normal-eared people that made up the team, they always made me feel heard and supported and never failed to make me laugh.”
“Alyssa Jayne is the kindest human I have ever met! She is so beyond witty and passionate about her work. I’m truly thankful I got the chance to meet her.”
“Words of praise have been streaming in from the visitors and volunteers alike about her consistently positive attitude, intelligence, and sense of humor. She has shown us all how you can be efficient in your work while still connecting with people and having fun.”
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Hannah Ferwerda – Biological Technician and Hunter Checkstation Operator
“Hannah is super sweet and helpful. She always puts others first and is wonderful to work with!”
“Hannah’s dedication to doing the best job she can while supporting her community is inspiring. Working with her means you are likely going learn something unexpected and walk away with a smile. The work she did brought in so much praise from our visitors and staff.”
“Hannah is so kind and her enthusiasm for biological facts is contagious! She’s always up for a new experience and jumps at any task at hand to help out.”
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Chadd Smith – Engineering Equipment Operator
“Chadd is very helpful and knowledgeable. He puts a lot of effort in his work and the outcomes reflect that.”
“It was so wonderful getting to work with Chadd! He is a wealth of knowledge and is always willing to take time and lend a hand.”
“Chadd is passionate about conservation and connecting people to our natural resources. We are so happy to see him get this well-deserved promotion and look forward to continuing to benefit from his talents as he works to support this and other refuges in the region in his new role.”
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Britta Plumhoff - Refuge Administrative Support Assistant
“Britta is always ready to help in any way she can and she does so with a smile and the best jokes!”
“Britta is an incredibly hard worker and I’m so excited to see the amazing things she accomplishes! It has been a pleasure getting to know and work with her!”
“Britta’s work here will be felt for years to come. She never ran out of unique ideas to engage visitors, bring more organization and efficiency to the office, and make us all laugh with her wit. We will miss her but also we are happy to know that she will be continuing her amazing work toward conservation and connecting communities wherever she goes.”
