Tag: outdoors
Logan, a PA Brookies graduate and Assistant Team Leader, shares his experience with the wildlife found right in his backyard! It is amazing the variety of species that make use of his wood duck boxes. I am lucky enough to be able to look out my window and have a nice view of our half-acre …
Guest contributor, 11 year old Novella, shares a story about a startling experience she had in which a bird came to her rescue. She reminds us that nature can be both fascinating and a little frightening! There are different things that make me afraid. I am afraid when I watch scary movies, I am also afraid of …
Jacob S., a 2013 PA Brookie, shares his experience in the field as he prepares to blaze a trail for his Eagle Scout project this spring: “I went out hiking at the Howland Preserve today. The purpose of my hike was to plan a project that involves blazing a trail. These are some of the …
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. …
Tag: outdoors
Wood Duck Nesting Box Brings A Variety of Avian Visitors
Posted: November 8, 2014 by Katie Cassidy
Logan, a PA Brookies graduate and Assistant Team Leader, shares his experience with the wildlife found right in his backyard! It is amazing the variety of species that make use of his wood duck boxes. I am lucky enough to be able to look out my window and have a nice view of our half-acre …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: duck, kingfisher, nesting box, outdoors, owl, wildlife
Bird as Guardian Angel
Posted: May 15, 2014 by Katie Cassidy
Guest contributor, 11 year old Novella, shares a story about a startling experience she had in which a bird came to her rescue. She reminds us that nature can be both fascinating and a little frightening! There are different things that make me afraid. I am afraid when I watch scary movies, I am also afraid of …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: guest reporter, outdoors, snake
Come Blaze a Trail With Me
Posted: March 27, 2014 by Katie Cassidy
Jacob S., a 2013 PA Brookie, shares his experience in the field as he prepares to blaze a trail for his Eagle Scout project this spring: “I went out hiking at the Howland Preserve today. The purpose of my hike was to plan a project that involves blazing a trail. These are some of the …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: hiking, outdoors, reports from the field
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