Tag: nature observation
Today’s blog post is written by Grace, a Brookies alumni. Her riveting experience with a praying mantis was one to remember! As I was leaving for school recently, an adult praying mantis stopped me in my tracks. This remarkable insect was resting on a hydrangea leaf in front of my house. This was fascinating to …
Eli, a Brookies and Ursids student and ATL, writes about the white breasted nuthatch, sharing ways to identify the bird, as well as other interesting information! “The White Breasted Nuthatch is a very common bird and is found throughout the United States and Southern Canada in a variety of deciduous woodland habitats. It is …
2013 Bucktails student Nicholas M. recently discovered the nesting site of a Red Bellied Woodpecker, and documented its location. It seems the site is under siege by European Starlings – hopefully the woodpeckers can defend their territory against the invaders! Nick reports from the field… “In the above picture a Red Bellied Woodpecker has made residence …
The journal entry below was written by Philadelphia ZooCREW student, Natasha H.. during one of our times near a stream. Each year the Institute leads a field trip for students for the ZooCREW (Zoo Champions for Restoring Endangered Wildlife) program where we explore the natural history of the Poconos. …
The journal entry below was written by Philadelphia ZooCREW student, Corey E. during one of our times near a stream. Each year the Institute leads a field trip for students for the ZooCREW (Zoo Champions for Restoring Endangered Wildlife) program where we explore the natural history of the Poconos. …
Tag: nature observation
Praying Mantis in the Early Morning Light
Posted: September 29, 2015 by Katie Cassidy
Today’s blog post is written by Grace, a Brookies alumni. Her riveting experience with a praying mantis was one to remember! As I was leaving for school recently, an adult praying mantis stopped me in my tracks. This remarkable insect was resting on a hydrangea leaf in front of my house. This was fascinating to …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: Brookies, journaling, nature observation, outdoors, youth
White Breasted Nuthatch – Sitta carolinensis
Posted: August 25, 2015 by Katie Cassidy
Eli, a Brookies and Ursids student and ATL, writes about the white breasted nuthatch, sharing ways to identify the bird, as well as other interesting information! “The White Breasted Nuthatch is a very common bird and is found throughout the United States and Southern Canada in a variety of deciduous woodland habitats. It is …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: birds, journaling, nature observation, outdoors, reports from the field, wildlife
Woodpeckers Under Siege!
Posted: March 5, 2014 by Katie Cassidy
2013 Bucktails student Nicholas M. recently discovered the nesting site of a Red Bellied Woodpecker, and documented its location. It seems the site is under siege by European Starlings – hopefully the woodpeckers can defend their territory against the invaders! Nick reports from the field… “In the above picture a Red Bellied Woodpecker has made residence …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: nature observation, outdoors, reports from the field
I See, I Say
Posted: November 20, 2013 by Academy Director
The journal entry below was written by Philadelphia ZooCREW student, Natasha H.. during one of our times near a stream. Each year the Institute leads a field trip for students for the ZooCREW (Zoo Champions for Restoring Endangered Wildlife) program where we explore the natural history of the Poconos. …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: journaling, nature observation, outdoors
The Emerald Giants
Posted: November 20, 2013 by Academy Director
The journal entry below was written by Philadelphia ZooCREW student, Corey E. during one of our times near a stream. Each year the Institute leads a field trip for students for the ZooCREW (Zoo Champions for Restoring Endangered Wildlife) program where we explore the natural history of the Poconos. …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: journaling, nature observation, outdoors