During their outreach journey, students can submit their outreach books for an “Early Bird” check-in date, when the books are scored and returned to them. As a reward, those students who submit on this date and their families are invited to our special Early Bird Trip. This year, we had the unique opportunity to visit Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center.
This week’s blog was written by Gwen, a Gobblers alum. Gwen loves to be outside, especially making maple syrup every year. She would like to either expand her business, be a forager, or botanist as a career.
This week’s blog was written by Erika, a 2016 Brookies alum. Since then Erika has attended all 6 programs as a staff member. She graduated from Virginia Wesleyan University in May with a double degree in Biology and Earth & Environmental Science. Erika currently pursuing jobs in studying or managing natural resources.
This week’s blog was written by Nathan, a 2019 Drummers alum. Nathan is a student at Penn State. He returned to field school this past summer as a member of the Academy Support Team.
This week’s blog was written by Alexis C., a 2020 Ursids alum. Alexis graduated from high school this past spring where she was the president of the History Honor Society, president of the Climate Club, and graduated with honors cords. While in school, she attended the Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC) which is a premier leadership development program for students. This summer, Alexis returned to field school as a Academy Support Team member at Bucktails, Gobblers, and Ursids!
Tag: nature observation
Celebrating Conservation Outreach at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center
Posted: April 19, 2025 by Katie Mace
During their outreach journey, students can submit their outreach books for an “Early Bird” check-in date, when the books are scored and returned to them. As a reward, those students who submit on this date and their families are invited to our special Early Bird Trip. This year, we had the unique opportunity to visit Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: early bird reward, education, featured, nature observation, shaver's creek
Don’t be Salty, Protect our Environment!
Posted: March 15, 2025 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Gwen, a Gobblers alum. Gwen loves to be outside, especially making maple syrup every year. She would like to either expand her business, be a forager, or botanist as a career.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: environment, featured, nature observation, salt
My Journey to 100 Birds
Posted: December 21, 2024 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Erika, a 2016 Brookies alum. Since then Erika has attended all 6 programs as a staff member. She graduated from Virginia Wesleyan University in May with a double degree in Biology and Earth & Environmental Science. Erika currently pursuing jobs in studying or managing natural resources.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: alumni, birding, featured, nature observation, wildlife
Streamside Discoveries
Posted: October 12, 2024 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Nathan, a 2019 Drummers alum. Nathan is a student at Penn State. He returned to field school this past summer as a member of the Academy Support Team.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: alumni, education, featured, nature observation, stream survey
Hiking with Friends
Posted: September 28, 2024 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Alexis C., a 2020 Ursids alum. Alexis graduated from high school this past spring where she was the president of the History Honor Society, president of the Climate Club, and graduated with honors cords. While in school, she attended the Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC) which is a premier leadership development program for students. This summer, Alexis returned to field school as a Academy Support Team member at Bucktails, Gobblers, and Ursids!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: featured, hiking, nature observation, outdoors