Tag: nature observation
Josh, a Bucktails and Ursids alumni, writes this three part series about his recent trip to Denali National Park in Alaska. He tells us all about the amazing wildlife he spotted, his beautiful pictures capturing special moments with the wildlife. Josh also talks about wildlife-human interactions at the park, so stay tuned through the next couple of weeks to read the entire story of his trip!
Eli, a three year alumni of the Brookies and Ursids field schools and Monthly Blog Correspondent writes this week’s blog post, sharing his annual tradition of visiting Michaux State Forest to photograph some lovely botanical specimens. Read on to see his photos and read all about these little beauties!
Makayla, a monthly correspondent and former Bucktails students wrote today’s blog post about the Red-Spotted Newt! This amphibian is very interesting, so read on to learn more and see some beautiful pictures taken by Makayla!
This week’s blog post is written by Makayla. She is a Bucktails alum and monthly correspondent. She outlines the best way to journal and preserve plants! Take a look at samples from her collection here!
Are you from the central PA area? This week’s blog post writer, Gabe, a monthly correspondent and Ursids alum, tells us the tale of Penn’s Cave. This land mark is not only the basis of a tall tale, it is a tourist destination, with cave tours and many species of wildlife to see! Get out and enjoy some fresh air!
Tag: nature observation
Wildlife of Denali National Park, Part 1
Posted: September 13, 2016 by Katie Cassidy
Josh, a Bucktails and Ursids alumni, writes this three part series about his recent trip to Denali National Park in Alaska. He tells us all about the amazing wildlife he spotted, his beautiful pictures capturing special moments with the wildlife. Josh also talks about wildlife-human interactions at the park, so stay tuned through the next couple of weeks to read the entire story of his trip!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: animal tracks, Bucktails, national park, nature observation, photography, reports from the field, Ursids, wildlife, youth
Lessons in the Lady Slippers
Posted: September 6, 2016 by Katie Cassidy
Eli, a three year alumni of the Brookies and Ursids field schools and Monthly Blog Correspondent writes this week’s blog post, sharing his annual tradition of visiting Michaux State Forest to photograph some lovely botanical specimens. Read on to see his photos and read all about these little beauties!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: Brookies, creative arts, inspiration, lady slippers, nature observation, Pennsylvania, photography, state forest, youth
The Red-spotted Newt
Posted: August 29, 2016 by Academy Director
Makayla, a monthly correspondent and former Bucktails students wrote today’s blog post about the Red-Spotted Newt! This amphibian is very interesting, so read on to learn more and see some beautiful pictures taken by Makayla!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: Bucktails, education, inspiration, journaling, nature observation, youth
Preserving Plants
Posted: August 22, 2016 by Academy Director
This week’s blog post is written by Makayla. She is a Bucktails alum and monthly correspondent. She outlines the best way to journal and preserve plants! Take a look at samples from her collection here!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: leaves, nature observation, reports from the field, youth
The Legend of Penn’s Cave
Posted: August 14, 2016 by Academy Director
Are you from the central PA area? This week’s blog post writer, Gabe, a monthly correspondent and Ursids alum, tells us the tale of Penn’s Cave. This land mark is not only the basis of a tall tale, it is a tourist destination, with cave tours and many species of wildlife to see! Get out and enjoy some fresh air!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: nature observation, PA state parks, Ursids, wildlife, youth