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.
This week’s post is written by Zara, a Drummers alumni and monthly blog correspondent. She elucidates how bird watching is more than just watching the birds go by! Her passion for this hobby inspires us all to give it a try.
This week’s post is a call to awareness about America’s landfills – and about one of our student’s passion for decreasing our contributions to these quickly-filling disposal areas. Calvin, a Drummers and Ursids alumni, shares his ideas and highlights some compelling reasons why we should all get on the recycling bandwagon!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: clean energy, drummers, education, environment, inspiration, leadership, life-changing, outreach, recycling, Ursids, youth
This week’s post is written by Peter, a monthly blog correspondent and Bucktails and Ursids alumni. He writes about keeping an “eagle eye” out for migrating raptors, helping local biologists record important data that they can use to monitor the charismatic birds that fly by each year!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: birds, Bucktails, education, environment, habitat, nature observation, outdoors, Pennsylvania, reports from the field, research, Ursids, wildlife, youth
This blog post is written by Gabi, a Drummer’s alumni and monthly blog correspondent. She details different kinds of “green” energy, giving a deeper understanding of “going green”. Gabi focuses on solar power as an option when making a choice for your energy source.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: clean energy, coal, drummers, education, electricity, environment, green, outdoors, Pennsylvania, solar, wind power
Tag: environment
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
Bird Watching
Posted: April 26, 2017 by Katie Cassidy
This week’s post is written by Zara, a Drummers alumni and monthly blog correspondent. She elucidates how bird watching is more than just watching the birds go by! Her passion for this hobby inspires us all to give it a try.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: birds, drummers, education, environment, inspiration, nature observation, outdoors, reports from the field, youth
Earth 911: America is Running Out of Room
Posted: April 18, 2017 by Katie Cassidy
This week’s post is a call to awareness about America’s landfills – and about one of our student’s passion for decreasing our contributions to these quickly-filling disposal areas. Calvin, a Drummers and Ursids alumni, shares his ideas and highlights some compelling reasons why we should all get on the recycling bandwagon!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: clean energy, drummers, education, environment, inspiration, leadership, life-changing, outreach, recycling, Ursids, youth
The Allegheny Front Hawk Watch
Posted: April 8, 2017 by Katie Cassidy
This week’s post is written by Peter, a monthly blog correspondent and Bucktails and Ursids alumni. He writes about keeping an “eagle eye” out for migrating raptors, helping local biologists record important data that they can use to monitor the charismatic birds that fly by each year!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: birds, Bucktails, education, environment, habitat, nature observation, outdoors, Pennsylvania, reports from the field, research, Ursids, wildlife, youth
Go Green
Posted: February 27, 2017 by
This blog post is written by Gabi, a Drummer’s alumni and monthly blog correspondent. She details different kinds of “green” energy, giving a deeper understanding of “going green”. Gabi focuses on solar power as an option when making a choice for your energy source.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: clean energy, coal, drummers, education, electricity, environment, green, outdoors, Pennsylvania, solar, wind power