The following post was written by Grace Glover, our Environmental Education Intern for 2025-26. Throughout her internship with Nemours Wildlife Foundation, Grace will bring her passion for wildlife, marine life, and coastal conservation to every experience. From her study abroad in Panama to her lifelong connection to the South Carolina coast, she shares how these experiences have shaped her path. We’re excited for you to hear her story and are grateful to have her on our team!
Meet Grace
Hello! My name is Gracelynn (Grace) Glover, and I am the new environmental education intern here at Nemours Wildlife Foundation until mid-June! I just graduated from Anderson University (AU) with a B.S. in Environmental Science. I have lived in the Beaufort area since I was four years old, and I have loved living on the coast ever since. From a young age, I knew that I wanted to pursue a path related to wildlife and marine life in hopes of getting a master’s degree.
Photo 1: Some of my classmates and I are out at Rocky River Nature Park in Anderson, SC pointing at the plants and animals during a scavenger hunt for a biology class.
My interest in conservation education really began from simply being exposed to the richness and beauty of the coastline and everything that it has to offer. The diversity of wildlife, both terrestrial and aquatic, has always fascinated me, and I am grateful that I have the opportunity to keep learning about—and be able to share with others—the wonders of the coast! During my junior year at AU, I took a study abroad class that explored the history and wildlife of Panama. We learned about their conservation efforts and the history behind the island, and then, over spring break, we traveled to Panama for a week. During our trip, we visited a small island off the mainland called Bocas del Toro, to the conservation institution located on site. We did several activities such as swimming, snorkeling, night walks, and more. One of my favorite things we did was guided night hiking, where we saw and learned about the different plants and wildlife that lived in the tropical forest. We saw a variety of species such as insects, snakes, birds, and unique plants. One of my absolute favorite species that I saw was the Pygmy Three-Toed Sloth (Bradypus pygmaeus). This was such an amazing trip to experience, and something that really solidified what I want to do after college.
Photo 2: Pygmy Three-Toed Sloth (Bradypus pygmaeus)
I found out about Nemours Wildlife Foundation from one of the staff members (thank you, Sara!). After reading about their work and mission, I knew it aligned with what I wanted to do after college. As I begin my time here at Nemours, I am looking forward to learning a lot about coastal management and wildlife conservation. South Carolina has always been my home, and I am excited to use the skills that I have gained from college and to embrace all of the new opportunities that I will be able to grow from. I cannot wait to see what these several months have in store, and I am thrilled to work with and learn from the wonderful team.
Photo 3: Guided walk through the tropical rain of Boca Del Toro, learning about (Bradypus pygmaeus) the different plant species and wildlife.
Internships at Nemours
At the heart of our mission is offering educational opportunities to young men and women embarking on their career paths. Our Research, Education, and Land Stewardship Internships are designed to be fully immersive experiences providing hands-on, practical training in conservation concepts, techniques, and methodologies. We invite undergraduate level juniors and seniors or recent graduates (≤ 2 years post-graduation) in the fields of biology, ecology, education, wildlife management, or other related field to submit an application for our internship programs.
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