Integral Ecology Research Center

06/01/2026

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

The generosity shown during the BOLD Day of Giving left us speechless. Because of you, IERC is now able to offer a 2-month internship to a student or recent graduate eager to build real, hands-on experience in environmental science and conservation. That is not a small thing. That is someone's career beginning.

This internship is rooted in STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, fields that are absolutely critical to understanding and protecting our natural world. The skills our intern will gain, the research they will contribute to, and the mentorship they will receive are all made possible because this community chose to show up and give.

To every single person who donated, shared the post, or simply cheered us on - IERC is grateful beyond words, and the future intern who earns this opportunity will be too, even if they don't know it yet. You invested in someone's potential before you ever met them. That is an extraordinary act of generosity.

Thank you for believing in the next generation of environmental leaders. We cannot wait to introduce you to them!

Photo Credit: Morgan Heim

05/30/2026

One hour left! Contribute to IERC 'S Internship programs through

Field Notes | Mightycause https://share.google/NaWCgY63OKYtXxWsK

3 STEM Interns, 3 amazing opportunities that are rare, yet reachable! Make science acheivable for all who love it!

Opening the door

05/30/2026

Just 2 hours left for Humboldt's BOLD Day of Giving! IERC is so grateful for so much generosity in donations to our STEM Internships! We are so close to funding a full internship for this summer, but need just a bit more. If you are still awake, please click the link and see all the amazing non-profits seeking funding for their important causes and take a chance at getting a prize of match for your donation!

HumBOLDt's County-wide fundraising initiative benefiting Humboldt's 501c3 Non-Profits.

05/30/2026

Kim Haile, our versatile human resources generalist at IERC, has been a driving force behind our progress, and her dedication shines through all facets of IERC, including STEM interns. Here's her personal fundraising page to support this worthy cause.

Support our Gateway and Young Professional Internship programs!

05/29/2026

Want to know what IERC is all about and why our STEM internship program matters? Check out the link below for a wonderful feature with IERC Co-Founder and Co-Director, Dr. Greta Wengert, by Access Humboldt that says it all better than we ever could.

Today is BOLD Day of Giving and we are aiming for $15,000. Every dollar counts, and every dollar is potentially matched. 🌿
🔗 https://youtu.be/Jnc3hhNez4E?si=kUZdz5175ciSDpUR
Donate here: https://www.mightycause.com/team/IntegralEcology
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Join Access Humboldt's Executive Director, Christina Marie, as she ...

05/29/2026

Meet Ivan Medel, IERC's Program Manager and one of the most dedicated restoration scientists you'll ever come across.
Ivan has his own personal BOLD Day of Giving page, and his mission is simple: fund a paid internship that puts a young scientist to work restoring our shared public lands. Real fieldwork. Real credentials. Real impact.
Donate Today, and every dollar is potentially matched.

🔗 https://mtyc.co/unwvbf
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Help support an internship for our restoration program that rebuilds habitat and biodiversity.

05/29/2026

Are you a night owl? Then this one's for you.
Donations open at midnight Pacific Time tonight, but prizes and matching opportunities are available throughout the entire day on May 29th, so anytime tomorrow is your moment to give. The sooner you jump in, the better!

This stunning Spotted Owl was photographed by our very own board director, Morgan Heim. Fitting that a night owl is here to remind you: midnight is your moment.
👉 Two ways to give: donate to our IERC team page, or find your favorite staff member's personal fundraising page. Either way, 100% goes to the same goal.
🔗 IERC Team Page: https://www.mightycause.com/team/IntegralEcology
🔗 Donor Prizes & Matching Details: https://www.mightycause.com/event/Goboldgivebold26
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05/28/2026

Something BIG is about to breach the surface... continue to stay tuned for a very exciting announcement!
TOMORROW IS THE DAY!!

We are as excited as a breaching whale: IERC is diving into the BOLD Day of Giving, and we only have 24 HOURS to make it happen!

Joining over 30 incredible local nonprofits, our community is rallying together to raise $100,000 in a single day. IERC's goal? $15,000 to fund THREE amazing STEM interns who will be mentored by our team and dive headfirst into real research and restoration projects that protect our environment for generations to come. 🌿🔬
✨ HERE'S THE BEST PART ✨
An anonymous donor has pledged a $10,000 MATCH, but only for donations made on May 29th. That means every dollar you give goes TWICE as far. TODAY. TOMORROW. GONE.

⏰ 24 hours. One community. Limitless impact.
👉 Please donate tomorrow starting at midnight tonight, share this post, and help us reach our goal! Together, we can invest in the next generation of environmental leaders. Link in comments!
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Photo: ArtTower

05/22/2026

Living their best life in the forest. From a midday roll in the leaves to a stealthy stalk through the understory, these mountain lions remind us why wild places matter. Every trail camera trigger is a window into a world that thrives when we give it the space to do so.

A huge thank you to our partners at the US Forest Service, whose support and collaboration make this work possible. Together, we're keeping tabs on these incredible predators and the wild landscapes they call home.