Tag: environment
Cavan, a Brookies alumni and new monthly blog correspondent, writes this week’s post about a unique project he works on that benefits his community and local environment. His efforts with these hard-working, intelligent animals pay off in a big way!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: Brookies, career, environment, goats, habitat, leadership, life-changing, outdoors, outreach, Pennsylvania, youth
This week’s blog post is written by Nathan, a Brookies alumni. He details some of the work he did with local organizations to help improve trout habitat in his local waterways! Recently, I worked with the PA Fish and Game Commission, the Allegheny County Conservation District, and the Penn’s Woods West chapter of Trout Unlimited …
Monthly Blog Correspondent, Zara M, a Drummers alumni, traveled to Greece at the beginning of the year. Her passion for bird watching was not squandered as she came across several birds she had not seen before. At the same time, Zara came upon realizations about Greece’s air quality and the culture of the feral cat population.
This week’s blog post is written by Monthly Blog Correspondent and bird enthusiast, Peter. He tells us all about his experience with the Great Backyard Bird Count – an annual event that encourages birders across the globe to get out and spot their feathered friends, recording and submitting the data to assist research.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: birds, drummers, education, environment, nature observation, outdoors, reports from the field, research, Ursids, wildlife, youth
This week’s post is written by Lakin, a monthly blog correspondent and Ursids alumni. She tells us all about some big, sea-loving creatures! They have a bit of a rough start at the beginning of their lives, facing some tough odds from predators, but they grow up to be pretty sizable contenders as adults.
Tag: environment
Caprine Clean Up Crew- Goatpacking with a Twist
Posted: October 24, 2017 by Katie Cassidy
Cavan, a Brookies alumni and new monthly blog correspondent, writes this week’s post about a unique project he works on that benefits his community and local environment. His efforts with these hard-working, intelligent animals pay off in a big way!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: Brookies, career, environment, goats, habitat, leadership, life-changing, outdoors, outreach, Pennsylvania, youth
Stream Enhancements
Posted: October 10, 2017 by Katie Cassidy
This week’s blog post is written by Nathan, a Brookies alumni. He details some of the work he did with local organizations to help improve trout habitat in his local waterways! Recently, I worked with the PA Fish and Game Commission, the Allegheny County Conservation District, and the Penn’s Woods West chapter of Trout Unlimited …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: Brookies, environment, fish, habitat, leadership, outdoors, Pennsylvania, trout, wildlife, youth
The Birds, Cats, and Air of Athens, Greece
Posted: August 29, 2017 by Academy Director
Monthly Blog Correspondent, Zara M, a Drummers alumni, traveled to Greece at the beginning of the year. Her passion for bird watching was not squandered as she came across several birds she had not seen before. At the same time, Zara came upon realizations about Greece’s air quality and the culture of the feral cat population.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: air, birds, cats, drummers, environment, youth
The Great Backyard Bird Count
Posted: May 16, 2017 by Katie Cassidy
This week’s blog post is written by Monthly Blog Correspondent and bird enthusiast, Peter. He tells us all about his experience with the Great Backyard Bird Count – an annual event that encourages birders across the globe to get out and spot their feathered friends, recording and submitting the data to assist research.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: birds, drummers, education, environment, nature observation, outdoors, reports from the field, research, Ursids, wildlife, youth
Loggerhead Turtles
Posted: May 9, 2017 by Katie Cassidy
This week’s post is written by Lakin, a monthly blog correspondent and Ursids alumni. She tells us all about some big, sea-loving creatures! They have a bit of a rough start at the beginning of their lives, facing some tough odds from predators, but they grow up to be pretty sizable contenders as adults.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: education, environment, exotic animals, fish, nature observation, outdoors, research, Ursids, wildlife