A blog post by Jackie R., a regular contributor to the blog and an Academy Apprentice, reflecting on her vacation to the beach. Upon my return from the beach this past week, my mind is full of amazing experiences: not of riding amusement rides, shopping in stores right up against the beach, or digging in …
This orb weaver was almost an inch long and made its home on my back porch around the side door of my house. It would destroy its gigantic web and make a new web every night in a different spot. If you weren’t careful, you just might have walked through its web, which I did a few …
Being a change-maker goes beyond knowledge – it is making a connection. At the Academy we teach the youth about nature photography, journaling and sketching. We encourage the youth to continue their connection with the outside work through the creative arts after the field school as well. We continue to encourage this expression after the …
Tag: photography
Reflections from the Shore
Posted: August 9, 2013 by Teddy Fisher
A blog post by Jackie R., a regular contributor to the blog and an Academy Apprentice, reflecting on her vacation to the beach. Upon my return from the beach this past week, my mind is full of amazing experiences: not of riding amusement rides, shopping in stores right up against the beach, or digging in …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: birds, photography, reports from the field
Orb Weaver
Posted: January 14, 2013 by Academy Director
This orb weaver was almost an inch long and made its home on my back porch around the side door of my house. It would destroy its gigantic web and make a new web every night in a different spot. If you weren’t careful, you just might have walked through its web, which I did a few …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: photography
Creative Arts
Posted: September 13, 2012 by Academy Director
Being a change-maker goes beyond knowledge – it is making a connection. At the Academy we teach the youth about nature photography, journaling and sketching. We encourage the youth to continue their connection with the outside work through the creative arts after the field school as well. We continue to encourage this expression after the …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: creative arts, journaling, photography