This week’s blog post is written by Wulfgar, a Drummers alumni, who muses about how trees make it through the long, harsh winter months. His curiosity piqued, Wulfgar dug deeper into the mystery of what happens to trees during winter, and found out what special adaptations they have developed to survive.
Lakin, a new monthly correspondent and Ursids alumni, shares some information with us about geese migration in this week’s blog post. She talks about why they form a “V” to fly, as well as what happens to those geese who don’t complete the entire migration journey!
Grace is one of our Monthly Correspondents, and a Brookies alumni. She ventured out after a recent snowstorm, and writes about what she saw, and how snow can change our surroundings in a profound way.
This poem was written and sent to us by Jacob S., a 2013 PA Brookie. It reflects the trout’s journey home to find a mate. The accompanying photos, also taken by Jacob, show some beautiful winter scenes. … Read More
PA Brookies student Logan recently sent me an email to share his very exciting wildlife encounter. He wrote: Last week I was fortunate enough to observe two Snowy Owls in the wild and was hoping to share my experience…. Read More
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A Mid-winter Mystery
Last Updated: March 28, 2017 by Katie Cassidy Leave a Comment
This week’s blog post is written by Wulfgar, a Drummers alumni, who muses about how trees make it through the long, harsh winter months. His curiosity piqued, Wulfgar dug deeper into the mystery of what happens to trees during winter, and found out what special adaptations they have developed to survive.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: drummers, education, journaling, nature observation, outdoors, trees, winter
Geese Migration
Last Updated: April 11, 2018 by Katie Cassidy Leave a Comment
Lakin, a new monthly correspondent and Ursids alumni, shares some information with us about geese migration in this week’s blog post. She talks about why they form a “V” to fly, as well as what happens to those geese who don’t complete the entire migration journey!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: birds, nature observation, reports from the field, Ursids, wildlife, winter, youth
Snow Effects
Last Updated: March 28, 2016 by Katie Cassidy Leave a Comment
Grace is one of our Monthly Correspondents, and a Brookies alumni. She ventured out after a recent snowstorm, and writes about what she saw, and how snow can change our surroundings in a profound way.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: animal tracks, Brookies, creative arts, inspiration, journaling, nature observation, photography, snow, winter
Trout Coming Home
Last Updated: September 11, 2014 by Katie Cassidy Leave a Comment
This poem was written and sent to us by Jacob S., a 2013 PA Brookie. It reflects the trout’s journey home to find a mate. The accompanying photos, also taken by Jacob, show some beautiful winter scenes. … Read More
Category: Youth Blog Tags: notes from the field, winter, writing
Reports from the Field: Snowy Owl
Last Updated: January 2, 2014 by Academy Director Leave a Comment
PA Brookies student Logan recently sent me an email to share his very exciting wildlife encounter. He wrote: Last week I was fortunate enough to observe two Snowy Owls in the wild and was hoping to share my experience…. Read More
Category: Youth Blog Tags: reports from the field, snowy owl, wildlife, winter
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