Tag: nature observation
This week’s blog post is written by Nick S., a Drummers alumni and monthly blog correspondent. He talks about a tradition, originating in Japan, that involves getting out and into nature and how it can be good for your body and mind! There are no specific rules, just your own pace and your own enjoyment of the outdoors.
This week’s blog post is written by Laurie, a Gobblers alumni and monthly blog correspondent. She brings us her observations of her own backyard – and a window into her world of how, even though it seems like everything slows down for winter, there’s a whole lot going on outdoors!
This week’s blog is written by Wulfgar, a monthly blog correspondent and Drummer’s Alumni. Beginning in ancient times, and taking us all the way up to present day, he writes about mangrove forests. Read on to discover more about these unique ecosystems!
This week’s post is all about a seabird, whose distinct features and attitude have made it a common part of the beach-going experience. Peter L., a monthly blog correspondent, writes all about these birds, giving us the facts about them as well as his beautiful original photographs!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: birds, Bucktails, education, environment, Gobblers, habitat, nature observation, outdoors, photography, Ursids, wildlife
This week’s blog post is written by Nick, a new monthly blog correspondent and Drummer’s alumni. He explores how, unlike us, some animals only eat one very specific type of food as their main diet. He answers the question of how these species can survive on this single source of nutrients.
Tag: nature observation
Forest Bathing: How spending time in nature reduces stress
Posted: February 20, 2018 by Katie Cassidy
This week’s blog post is written by Nick S., a Drummers alumni and monthly blog correspondent. He talks about a tradition, originating in Japan, that involves getting out and into nature and how it can be good for your body and mind! There are no specific rules, just your own pace and your own enjoyment of the outdoors.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: drummers, environment, inspiration, life-changing, nature observation, research, trees, youth
Winter in a Pennsylvanian Backyard
Posted: January 30, 2018 by Katie Cassidy
This week’s blog post is written by Laurie, a Gobblers alumni and monthly blog correspondent. She brings us her observations of her own backyard – and a window into her world of how, even though it seems like everything slows down for winter, there’s a whole lot going on outdoors!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: environment, Gobblers, habitat, nature observation, photography, reports from the field, wildlife, winter, youth
Walking with Mangroves
Posted: January 9, 2018 by Katie Cassidy
This week’s blog is written by Wulfgar, a monthly blog correspondent and Drummer’s Alumni. Beginning in ancient times, and taking us all the way up to present day, he writes about mangrove forests. Read on to discover more about these unique ecosystems!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: bass, drummers, education, environment, habitat, nature observation, outdoors, trees, youth
The Ring-Billed Gull
Posted: January 4, 2018 by Katie Cassidy
This week’s post is all about a seabird, whose distinct features and attitude have made it a common part of the beach-going experience. Peter L., a monthly blog correspondent, writes all about these birds, giving us the facts about them as well as his beautiful original photographs!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: birds, Bucktails, education, environment, Gobblers, habitat, nature observation, outdoors, photography, Ursids, wildlife
One Track…Diet?
Posted: December 26, 2017 by Katie Cassidy
This week’s blog post is written by Nick, a new monthly blog correspondent and Drummer’s alumni. He explores how, unlike us, some animals only eat one very specific type of food as their main diet. He answers the question of how these species can survive on this single source of nutrients.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: drummers, education, exotic animals, habitat, monarch butterflies, nature observation, outdoors, research, wildlife, youth