Tag: fish
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 …
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.
Eli, entering his second year as a Monthly Blog Correspondent, is a Brookies and Ursids alumni. He shares his thoughts on the prevalence of invasive species…as well as a practical application of the adage “If you can’t beat ’em…eat ’em!”
This week’s blog post is written by Sean, a former ____ student. He explains the negative side to a commonly perceived “green” energy method. The hydroelectric dam may be beneficial for creating energy but is killing our aquatic ecosystems. It’s time to find another way!
This week’s blog post is written by Mitch, a monthly correspondent and Drummer’s alumnus. Mitch dives into the mysterious reasons why the fish in his pond are acting very strange… Check out his ideas!
Tag: fish
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
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
Cooking Up Aliens
Posted: November 15, 2016 by Katie Cassidy
Eli, entering his second year as a Monthly Blog Correspondent, is a Brookies and Ursids alumni. He shares his thoughts on the prevalence of invasive species…as well as a practical application of the adage “If you can’t beat ’em…eat ’em!”
Category: Youth Blog Tags: Brookies, exotic animals, fish, invasive species, Ursids, wildlife, youth
The Hydroelectric Dam: A River Ecosystem’s Worst Enemy…
Posted: May 16, 2016 by Academy Director
This week’s blog post is written by Sean, a former ____ student. He explains the negative side to a commonly perceived “green” energy method. The hydroelectric dam may be beneficial for creating energy but is killing our aquatic ecosystems. It’s time to find another way!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: fish, nature observation, wildlife, youth
An Odd Bite
Posted: March 28, 2016 by Academy Director
This week’s blog post is written by Mitch, a monthly correspondent and Drummer’s alumnus. Mitch dives into the mysterious reasons why the fish in his pond are acting very strange… Check out his ideas!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: drummers, fish, fishing, outdoors, Pennsylvania, youth