Tag: outdoors
Eli, a returning monthly blog correspondent, shares with us this week some of his “Naturalist Notes” – journal entries, if you will, of a naturalist. Journals were often kept by explorers to new regions, and these notes from naturalists have helped spread information about species and make connections throughout the scientific and non-scientific world. You don’t have to be a professional to share your knowledge!
This week’s post comes to us from Lakin, a monthly blog correspondent and Ursids alumni. She writes about barn owls, delving deeper to give us a look into the feeding habits and diets of these nocturnal creatures.
Rebecca attended our Ursids field school, and is a Monthly Blog Correspondent. In reminiscing about field school, she remembered a previous encounter with the subject of Ursids, and recounts the adventure here!
Peter, a Drummers and Ursids alumni, writes this week’s blog post about the Sassafras tree – demystifying some of it’s more unusual properties, sharing its history, and giving identifying characteristics so that you will know the unusual tree, should you come across it in the forest. Peter details the many uses of the sassafras tree, and includes many of his own great photos so you can be sure you are identifying the tree properly.
Zara, a monthly blog correspondent and Drummers alumni, writes this week’s post, sharing research she has conducted regarding the migrational, brooding, and nesting patterns of birds. She formed a hypothesis, and describes her subsequent research, along with collaborating expert opinions here.
Tag: outdoors
Naturalist Notes: Sanderlings – Chasing the Tide
Posted: January 24, 2017 by Katie Cassidy
Eli, a returning monthly blog correspondent, shares with us this week some of his “Naturalist Notes” – journal entries, if you will, of a naturalist. Journals were often kept by explorers to new regions, and these notes from naturalists have helped spread information about species and make connections throughout the scientific and non-scientific world. You don’t have to be a professional to share your knowledge!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: birds, Brookies, education, journaling, nature observation, outdoors, photography, reports from the field, wildlife, youth
Barn Owls
Posted: January 17, 2017 by Katie Cassidy
This week’s post comes to us from Lakin, a monthly blog correspondent and Ursids alumni. She writes about barn owls, delving deeper to give us a look into the feeding habits and diets of these nocturnal creatures.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: birds, education, nature observation, outdoors, Ursids, wildlife, youth
Application before Education
Posted: January 11, 2017 by Katie Cassidy
Rebecca attended our Ursids field school, and is a Monthly Blog Correspondent. In reminiscing about field school, she remembered a previous encounter with the subject of Ursids, and recounts the adventure here!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: education, life-changing, national park, nature observation, outdoors, Ursids, wildlife, youth
Sassafras: Tree of Teas, Leaves, and Mysteries
Posted: January 3, 2017 by Katie Cassidy
Peter, a Drummers and Ursids alumni, writes this week’s blog post about the Sassafras tree – demystifying some of it’s more unusual properties, sharing its history, and giving identifying characteristics so that you will know the unusual tree, should you come across it in the forest. Peter details the many uses of the sassafras tree, and includes many of his own great photos so you can be sure you are identifying the tree properly.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: creative arts, drummers, leaves, nature observation, outdoors, photography, reports from the field, trees, Ursids, youth
The Adverse Effects of Climate Change on Bird Phenology
Posted: December 27, 2016 by Katie Cassidy
Zara, a monthly blog correspondent and Drummers alumni, writes this week’s post, sharing research she has conducted regarding the migrational, brooding, and nesting patterns of birds. She formed a hypothesis, and describes her subsequent research, along with collaborating expert opinions here.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: birds, drummers, education, migration; climate change, nature observation, outdoors, reports from the field, wildlife, youth