Tag: wildlife
This week’s blog post is written by Nathan, a Brookies alumni. He details some of the work he did with local organizations to help improve trout habitat in his local waterways! Recently, I worked with the PA Fish and Game Commission, the Allegheny County Conservation District, and the Penn’s Woods West chapter of Trout Unlimited …
This post is written by Monthly Blog Correspondent, Lakin P, a Ursids alumni. She focuses on the North American Bobcat and its physical features, while also explaining the food habits the bobcat has.
This week’s blog post is written by Monthly Blog Correspondent, Julia B, a Bass and Bucktails alumni. She has, like many others, a deep passion for conservation and its history. Julia shares the history of Margaret Murie, the Grandmother of the Conservation movement, and how her efforts helped to save important areas of wilderness.
This week’s blog post is written by Monthly Blog Correspondent and bird enthusiast, Peter. He tells us all about his experience with the Great Backyard Bird Count – an annual event that encourages birders across the globe to get out and spot their feathered friends, recording and submitting the data to assist research.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: birds, drummers, education, environment, nature observation, outdoors, reports from the field, research, Ursids, wildlife, youth
This week’s post is written by Lakin, a monthly blog correspondent and Ursids alumni. She tells us all about some big, sea-loving creatures! They have a bit of a rough start at the beginning of their lives, facing some tough odds from predators, but they grow up to be pretty sizable contenders as adults.
Tag: wildlife
Stream Enhancements
Posted: October 10, 2017 by Katie Cassidy
This week’s blog post is written by Nathan, a Brookies alumni. He details some of the work he did with local organizations to help improve trout habitat in his local waterways! Recently, I worked with the PA Fish and Game Commission, the Allegheny County Conservation District, and the Penn’s Woods West chapter of Trout Unlimited …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: Brookies, environment, fish, habitat, leadership, outdoors, Pennsylvania, trout, wildlife, youth
North American Bobcats
Posted: September 5, 2017 by Academy Director
This post is written by Monthly Blog Correspondent, Lakin P, a Ursids alumni. She focuses on the North American Bobcat and its physical features, while also explaining the food habits the bobcat has.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: bobcats, Ursids, wildlife, youth
The Grandmother of the Conservation Movement
Posted: May 24, 2017 by Academy Director
This week’s blog post is written by Monthly Blog Correspondent, Julia B, a Bass and Bucktails alumni. She has, like many others, a deep passion for conservation and its history. Julia shares the history of Margaret Murie, the Grandmother of the Conservation movement, and how her efforts helped to save important areas of wilderness.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: bass, Bucktails, inspiration, journaling, wildlife, youth
The Great Backyard Bird Count
Posted: May 16, 2017 by Katie Cassidy
This week’s blog post is written by Monthly Blog Correspondent and bird enthusiast, Peter. He tells us all about his experience with the Great Backyard Bird Count – an annual event that encourages birders across the globe to get out and spot their feathered friends, recording and submitting the data to assist research.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: birds, drummers, education, environment, nature observation, outdoors, reports from the field, research, Ursids, wildlife, youth
Loggerhead Turtles
Posted: May 9, 2017 by Katie Cassidy
This week’s post is written by Lakin, a monthly blog correspondent and Ursids alumni. She tells us all about some big, sea-loving creatures! They have a bit of a rough start at the beginning of their lives, facing some tough odds from predators, but they grow up to be pretty sizable contenders as adults.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: education, environment, exotic animals, fish, nature observation, outdoors, research, Ursids, wildlife