Tag: youth
This week’s blog post is written by Sean, a former ____ student. He explains the negative side to a commonly perceived “green” energy method. The hydroelectric dam may be beneficial for creating energy but is killing our aquatic ecosystems. It’s time to find another way!
With the weather warming up, stay alert on the roads! This week’s blogpost is written by Hannah, a Bucktails and Drummers alumna. Hannah gives some insight on recent research conducted on roadkill and how to decrease the amount of road kill. Read on to learn more!
It’s trout season! This week, Eli, a Brookies and Ursids alum, journals the first few days of trout season. Read about his fishing adventures and maybe learn a thing or two from his experience!
This week’s blog post is written by Julie, a Bucktails alumna. Julie gives some insight on making the boring things in life a tad bit more meaningful. Check out her observations and remember to enjoy the beauty in nature!
Ever wonder what those plants are that are taking over your backyard? or the side of the road? or the nearby hiking trail? Freya, a monthly blog correspondent and Bucktails and Ursids alumna, writes about her battles with these few invasive plant species and her battle to rid them from their improper homes.
Tag: youth
The Hydroelectric Dam: A River Ecosystem’s Worst Enemy…
Posted: May 16, 2016 by Academy Director
This week’s blog post is written by Sean, a former ____ student. He explains the negative side to a commonly perceived “green” energy method. The hydroelectric dam may be beneficial for creating energy but is killing our aquatic ecosystems. It’s time to find another way!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: fish, nature observation, wildlife, youth
Roads Take a Toll on Wildlife
Posted: May 9, 2016 by Academy Director
With the weather warming up, stay alert on the roads! This week’s blogpost is written by Hannah, a Bucktails and Drummers alumna. Hannah gives some insight on recent research conducted on roadkill and how to decrease the amount of road kill. Read on to learn more!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: Bucktails, drummers, nature observation, wildlife, youth
Trout Tales: A Few Notes on the First Days of the 2016 Trout Season
Posted: May 2, 2016 by Academy Director
It’s trout season! This week, Eli, a Brookies and Ursids alum, journals the first few days of trout season. Read about his fishing adventures and maybe learn a thing or two from his experience!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: education, nature observation, outdoors, wildlife, youth
Observing the Little Things
Posted: April 25, 2016 by Academy Director
This week’s blog post is written by Julie, a Bucktails alumna. Julie gives some insight on making the boring things in life a tad bit more meaningful. Check out her observations and remember to enjoy the beauty in nature!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: Bucktails, nature observation, Pennsylvania, youth
Join the Resistance! The Fight Against Invasive Plants
Posted: April 18, 2016 by Academy Director
Ever wonder what those plants are that are taking over your backyard? or the side of the road? or the nearby hiking trail? Freya, a monthly blog correspondent and Bucktails and Ursids alumna, writes about her battles with these few invasive plant species and her battle to rid them from their improper homes.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: Bucktails, education, habitat, nature observation, reports from the field, Ursids, youth