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Embracing a Vintage Electric Cargo Tricycle for Greener Gardening
This innovative mode of transportation allows the dedicated gardening staff to move throughout the historic grounds of the U.S. Capitol with ease, all while carrying up to an impressive 300 pounds of gardening tools and horticultural materials.
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Leaves On, Leaves Off: Capitol Grounds Works Through the Winter
In the bleak winter, when most Washingtonians are looking to stay indoors, the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Capitol Grounds and Arboretum team still spends a lot of time outside.
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Summer Interns Gain Experience for Future Seasons of Their Careers
From carpentry and photography to clerking and gardening, the AOC internship program exposes students to a host of opportunities within the federal government.
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A Career Fusing Art, Design and Plants
Nick Nelson combines diverse passions into a landscape architecture career.
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Great article Deatra! Very well-written and inspiring!
Very inspiring and well written!
I have enjoyed watching Ms. Trinidad's successful career at the AOC. She is truly a dedicated, kind and positive leader. We are fortunate to have her. This article was well written and inspiring._x000D_
Glad I started my day with reading this. You are an inspiration!
Excellent Article. Work and life balance is a challenge for women in leadership positions. Ms.Trinidad is a real example for young professionals.
Awesome leader and person at heart!!
On my 28 years at the AOC Deatra is one of the finest well rounded people I’ve ever had the opportunity to work with. A kinder person you will never meet!
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