This week’s blog was written by Octavius, an Ursids alum. Octavius is an avid birder and photographer and is often found in the woods with his binoculars and camera documenting his findings. He regularly volunteers with an ornithologist who works for the National Aviary. Octavius plans to attend college with a focus on field biology.
This week’s blog was written by Maddy C., a Ursids alumni. She loves learning about animals. Maddy thinks that the variations among species are fascinating and she likes researching animals that may not be appealing to other people. She is looking to major in animal sciences in college and become an animal behaviorist.
This weeks blog post is by Devin Gearheart, a Bucktails alumni! He writes about his time volunteering for the Crayfish Corps, and how volunteers are curbing this invasive species reach.
Tag: volunteer
The Cutest Predators
Posted: January 25, 2025 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Octavius, an Ursids alum. Octavius is an avid birder and photographer and is often found in the woods with his binoculars and camera documenting his findings. He regularly volunteers with an ornithologist who works for the National Aviary. Octavius plans to attend college with a focus on field biology.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: bird banding, featured, owl, volunteer
Elmwood Park Zoo
Posted: March 23, 2021 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Maddy C., a Ursids alumni. She loves learning about animals. Maddy thinks that the variations among species are fascinating and she likes researching animals that may not be appealing to other people. She is looking to major in animal sciences in college and become an animal behaviorist.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: featured, outreach, volunteer, zoo
The Crayfish Corps
Posted: December 15, 2018 by Nina Walk
This weeks blog post is by Devin Gearheart, a Bucktails alumni! He writes about his time volunteering for the Crayfish Corps, and how volunteers are curbing this invasive species reach.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: Bucktails, crayfish, environment, featured, habitat, invasive species, nature observation, outdoors, volunteer