8/7- Public Outreach

This week, I was presented with the opportunity to help man the Animas Mosquito Control District booth at the Durango county fair. We were armed with informational pamphlets, coloring books, and multi-tool pens to incentivize the public into learning more about our methods and mission. While by all appearances this event should have been one characterized by public education and connection, the fair was in fact...empty! We had just shy of 7 individuals come by to visit (granted, they left far more informed), and several children roll by and swipe a set of crayons. This was underwhelming to say the least, as we expected a torrent of either questions or accusations. Unfortunately, this is nearly all I have to say about this week; it was remarkably uneventful. However, I've found that sometimes that simply the way the cookie crumbles as an intern. Hoping to have more to report next week!