Tag: featured
This week’s blog was written by Joanna G., a Brookies alumni. Joanna attended the academy to learn more about fisheries biology. She hopes to pursue a career in stream ecology and fluvial geomorphology. Joanna’s current hobbies are biking, hiking, and reading. She currently participates in her high school’s marching band playing the flute, and she is hoping to participate in her school’s Envirothon club this fall. Joanna also volunteers at her local library and is being trained as a volunteer at a cat rescue.
This week’s blog was written by John P., a Bucktails and Gobblers alumni. He is a new monthly blog correspondent. John is a passionate hunter and conservationist. His plans after high school are to get his master’s degree and become a wildlife biologist.
This week’s blog was written by Joseph S., a Brookies alumni. He is mainly interested in reptiles – especially snakes, amphibians, and fish. Joseph has many reptile species and both fresh and saltwater fish at home and in the pond in his backyard. Joseph enjoys hiking and kayaking in national parks, state parks, and wildlife refuges. He would like to become a herpetologist or toxicologist.
This week’s blog was written by Lily S., a Bass alumni. Lily wanted to attend the academy because she wanted to learn more about the careers involved and more about the environment. She loves to spend time outdoors riding her bike, fishing, and hunting.
This week’s blog was written by Lorelei M-B., Bucktails, Brookies, Gobblers, and Ursids alumni. Lorelei is the Founder/CEO of Heart Hugs, a global organization that provides tangible support and advocacy for congenital heart defect awareness, detection, and treatment.
Tag: featured
Cicada Explosion
Posted: November 2, 2021 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Joanna G., a Brookies alumni. Joanna attended the academy to learn more about fisheries biology. She hopes to pursue a career in stream ecology and fluvial geomorphology. Joanna’s current hobbies are biking, hiking, and reading. She currently participates in her high school’s marching band playing the flute, and she is hoping to participate in her school’s Envirothon club this fall. Joanna also volunteers at her local library and is being trained as a volunteer at a cat rescue.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: cicada, featured, insect
Mentoring the Next Generation
Posted: October 26, 2021 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by John P., a Bucktails and Gobblers alumni. He is a new monthly blog correspondent. John is a passionate hunter and conservationist. His plans after high school are to get his master’s degree and become a wildlife biologist.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: featured, outdoor mentorship, turkey hunting
Feared, Fascinating, and Very Important
Posted: October 19, 2021 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Joseph S., a Brookies alumni. He is mainly interested in reptiles – especially snakes, amphibians, and fish. Joseph has many reptile species and both fresh and saltwater fish at home and in the pond in his backyard. Joseph enjoys hiking and kayaking in national parks, state parks, and wildlife refuges. He would like to become a herpetologist or toxicologist.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: ecosystem, featured, reptile, snakes
The Forgotten Fish
Posted: October 12, 2021 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Lily S., a Bass alumni. Lily wanted to attend the academy because she wanted to learn more about the careers involved and more about the environment. She loves to spend time outdoors riding her bike, fishing, and hunting.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: featured, fishing, rock bass
Protecting Piping Plovers in Pennsylvania
Posted: October 5, 2021 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Lorelei M-B., Bucktails, Brookies, Gobblers, and Ursids alumni. Lorelei is the Founder/CEO of Heart Hugs, a global organization that provides tangible support and advocacy for congenital heart defect awareness, detection, and treatment.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: birding, featured, habitat, piping plover