This poem was written and sent to us by Jacob S., a 2013 PA Brookie. It reflects the trout’s journey home to find a mate. The accompanying photos, also taken by Jacob, show some beautiful winter scenes. Home As the sun cascaded from the heavens The stream softly gurgled The trees leaned as if …
Posted: May 15, 2014 by Katie Cassidy
Bird as Guardian Angel
Guest contributor, 11 year old Novella, shares a story about a startling experience she had in which a bird came to her rescue. She reminds us that nature can be both fascinating and a little frightening! There are different things that make me afraid. I am afraid when I watch scary movies, I am also afraid of …
Posted: April 10, 2014 by Katie Cassidy
Visiting the Bear Dens
One of our 2013 Bucktails, Alec B., recently had the chance to shadow a biologist from the PA Game Commission as they checked bear dens. He shares his awesome experience with us: I got to go check bear dens in the Sproul State Forest with the PA Game Commission Black Bear Biologist Mark Ternent. I …
Posted: April 4, 2014 by Katie Cassidy
Trout Coming Home
This poem was written and sent to us by Jacob S., a 2013 PA Brookie. It reflects the trout’s journey home to find a mate. The accompanying photos, also taken by Jacob, show some beautiful winter scenes. Home As the sun cascaded from the heavens The stream softly gurgled The trees leaned as if …
Posted: March 27, 2014 by Katie Cassidy
Come Blaze a Trail With Me
Jacob S., a 2013 PA Brookie, shares his experience in the field as he prepares to blaze a trail for his Eagle Scout project this spring: “I went out hiking at the Howland Preserve today. The purpose of my hike was to plan a project that involves blazing a trail. These are some of the …
Posted: March 5, 2014 by Katie Cassidy
Woodpeckers Under Siege!
2013 Bucktails student Nicholas M. recently discovered the nesting site of a Red Bellied Woodpecker, and documented its location. It seems the site is under siege by European Starlings – hopefully the woodpeckers can defend their territory against the invaders! Nick reports from the field… “In the above picture a Red Bellied Woodpecker has made residence …