Our Interns

Summer 2026 Conservation Interns:

Fiona

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!

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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!

INTERN BLOGS (click the titles to read full article)

  • A Gateway to Conservation
    By Maxwell Holt I have worked across the state and country, and I am so excited to be able to do […]
  • Springtime at Gunpowder Creek with BCCD!
    By Fiona Southers Hi, my name is Fiona and this month I started working with the Boone County […]
  • Parker’s July Blog
     Parker’s July Blog This month has been a very busy one. I finished my independent project […]
  • Ashton’s July Blog
    Hello Boone County, Parker and I are in the home stretch of the internship! July was a productive […]
  • Parker’s June 2025 Blog
    This past month has been an absolute blast! There has been so much going on. Kids Camp: […]
  • Ashton’s June 2025 Blog
    Hello everyone, Parker and I cannot believe that June has already passed! We were super busy with […]
  • Parker’s May 2025 Blog
    Hello everyone! I am a new intern with the Boone County Conservation District. I am close to […]
  • Ashton’s May 2025 Blog
    Hello all, I have had a very eventful May with BCCD! My first day started out with a […]

STUDENT RESEARCH

Each year, our interns and student researchers complete independent projects in a subject that interests them. Check out their work!

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