2025-2026 High School Intern:
Jack Wooten
My name is Jack Wooten. I am a high school student at Cooper High School. I am finishing up my Senior year this semester. I am passionate about Future Farmers of America and think conservation is super cool. I am excited to have this internship.
Summer 2026 Conservation Interns:
Fiona Southers
Hi! My name is Fiona Southers and I just graduated from NKU in May with BA in anthropology and minor in environmental science. Through college, I l gained credentials in GIS and environmental education and worked with ARI during an archaeology field school. I love to learn about history and the environment by going outside and getting my hands dirty. I can usually be found in water and exploring creeks whenever I can to look for critters. I am excited to work with BCCD to learn from people interested in protecting natural history and wildlife and gain skills for my future career in conservation. I am also excited to share my knowledge and give outdoor experiences to the younger generations in our area!
Maxwell Holt
My name is Maxwell Holt, born and raised here in Northern Kentucky! I graduated from EKU in the Fall of 2025 with a bachelor's in wildlife management with a focus on conservation, a minor in biology and a university certificate in GIS. I am passionate about conservation and birds, where I spend my free time learning their calls and doing wildlife photography! I've worked across the state and country, and I am excited for this opportunity to assist in my community!
Summer 2025 Interns:
Ashton Baxter
Hello Boone County, my name is Ashton Baxter! I am currently working on my B.S. degree in environmental science at NKU with a double minor in Biology and GIS. I love to learn and spend time outside admiring nature. In my free time I love to go on hikes, eat at new restaurants, and spend time in my mini garden with my cat. I am excited to be able to work with BCCD to learn more about nature and gain skills for my career. With this, I am ready to teach others about the great outdoors and why conservation is so important!
Parker Loertscher
Hello my name is Parker Loertscher. I have finished my coursework for a bachelors in Environmental Geoscience with a minor in Geology. I enjoy learning about the ground beneath our feet and how it impacts ecosystems and our everyday lives. You will find me often exploring the county and neighboring cities looking for interesting fossils. I'm looking forward to helping with Boone County Conservation District's conservation goals this summer!
STUDENT RESEARCH
Each year, our interns and student researchers complete independent projects in a subject that interests them. Check out their work!