In spite of the recent snow, I find myself eager for spring’s arrival. Although the winter weather has cooperated, providing enough snow for skiing and ice for hockey, I am excited at the prospect of new opportunities that the warmer months of spring have to offer. After recently hiking in the Michaux State Forest, I …
Posted: May 3, 2013 by Academy Director
Reports from the Field: Nature Journaling
As a part of their outreach after the field school, Academy youth are encouraged to continue the nature journaling they begin at field school. This is a journal entry from one of our students. by Eric F. March 10, 2013 – I was lying on the trampoline in my back yard at 10 or 11 …
Posted: March 28, 2013 by Jackie R.
Just Around the Corner
In spite of the recent snow, I find myself eager for spring’s arrival. Although the winter weather has cooperated, providing enough snow for skiing and ice for hockey, I am excited at the prospect of new opportunities that the warmer months of spring have to offer. After recently hiking in the Michaux State Forest, I …
Posted: March 1, 2013 by Academy Director
Reports from the Field: Bird Banding
As a part of their outreach after the field school, Academy youth participate in outreach in the areas of education, service work, media engagement, and the creative arts. Reports from the Field are reports from the youth on those experiences. In this blog, student Brett reports on his experience assisting during bird banding. by Brett …
Posted: February 21, 2013 by Jackie R.
On Bats in January
Recently, I embarked on an after-school hike at Caledonia State Park. Despite the below freezing temperatures the previous day, the thermometer held steady at 65 degrees. Tiny remnants of ice lay sporadically throughout the trail, but otherwise Mother Nature provided no indication that winter happens to be the current season. These woods gave an impression …
Posted: January 23, 2013 by Jackie R.
Winter Tracks
When I travel into the great outdoors this time of year, an overwhelming blanket of snow hangs over the landscape. On a recent trip to my cabin I found myself appointed to the task of navigating through twenty inches of this thick powder. Although at a quick glance this environment may seem dull and lifeless, …