by Christiane Moore | Aug 11, 2020 | Intern Impressions, Internship, Youth
Talia reflects on the last days of her internship, sharing the relief and serenity she experienced working outside and interacting with the animals. After nine weeks of watering and soaking and feeding, I am reaching the end of my internship at Chenoa. Thinking about...
by Christiane Moore | Aug 8, 2020 | Intern Impressions, Internship, Youth
Lily discusses the contrast between the symbiosis of non-human animals, humans and the natural world on display at Chenoa, versus the exploitative relationships rampant at circuses and other animal tourism destinations. Since beginning my internship at Chenoa Manor, I...
by Christiane Moore | Aug 4, 2020 | Intern Impressions, Internship, Youth
Bridget reflects on her time spent interning at Chenoa, from first impressions to the lasting impact the experience had on her understanding of herself and those around her. Walking into the front gate on orientation day, it didn’t take me long to realize that this...
by Christiane Moore | Jul 21, 2020 | Intern Impressions, Internship, Youth
Intern Talia shares thoughts about how the Manor offers a transformative growing experience for all of its residents and visitors, old and young, human and non-human alike. Summer is a time of growth, both for the sweet little babies born in the early spring months...
by Christiane Moore | Jul 13, 2020 | Animals, Intern Impressions, Internship, Youth
Intern Lily shares some insight into her commitment to make some small (but powerful) changes in her own life that help support all animals’ right to live liberated lives free of cruelty. Since interning at Chenoa, my perspective upon the value of life has been...
by Christiane Moore | Jul 7, 2020 | Environment, Intern Impressions, Internship, Youth
Intern Bridget shares how her time at Chenoa Manor has impacted her perspective on plants, animals and herself, as she’s learned to be in the present and truly experience the world around her. Throughout these weeks, my eyes have deeply been opened to the world...
