Tag: youth
This post is by Makayla, a Bucktails alumni, who writes about her unique experience hunting for elk sheds. Definitely an activity you should try if you have the chance! This title may cause you to infer that I am going to talk about archery hunting. Think again! I love getting outdoors and hunting for …
This post is brought to us by Gabriel, an Ursids alumni – he writes about an exotic animal he had a chance to see and photograph. The Nile Hippo, H. a. amphibius, is native to, you guessed it, the Nile River, stretching to Tanzania and Mozambique. Hippopotamus derives from Greek, hippos– meaning horse and potamos– …
This post is one of a four part mini-series by one of our NextGen Monthly Correspondents – Freya B. She is a Bucktails and Ursids alumni, and writes about her trip to Minnesota – the series begins with the red pine forests. This summer my family took a trip to Minnesota. While we were there …
This post is shared with us by Cole T., a 2015 Bucktail, who encourages everyone to get out in nature and document their adventures! “On my way to work in the morning, this fairly large Stag Beetle crossed my path. As you may notice, I took this picture with my cell phone. I want to stress the …
This post is written by Eli, a 2014 Brookie, and avid birder. He has a number of feeders near his home, as well maintaining a sanctuary area for birds of all kinds to enjoy. Eli is also a boy scout, and often instructs younger scouts on good birding practices. Here, he writes about vagrant birds, and …
Tag: youth
Hunting Without A Gun
Posted: September 22, 2015 by Katie Cassidy
This post is by Makayla, a Bucktails alumni, who writes about her unique experience hunting for elk sheds. Definitely an activity you should try if you have the chance! This title may cause you to infer that I am going to talk about archery hunting. Think again! I love getting outdoors and hunting for …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: animal tracks, Bucktails, elk, outdoors, reports from the field, wildlife, youth
The Nile Hippo
Posted: September 14, 2015 by Katie Cassidy
This post is brought to us by Gabriel, an Ursids alumni – he writes about an exotic animal he had a chance to see and photograph. The Nile Hippo, H. a. amphibius, is native to, you guessed it, the Nile River, stretching to Tanzania and Mozambique. Hippopotamus derives from Greek, hippos– meaning horse and potamos– …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: exotic animals, journaling, Ursids, wildlife, youth
Saving the Red Pine Forests of Minnesota
Posted: September 8, 2015 by Katie Cassidy
This post is one of a four part mini-series by one of our NextGen Monthly Correspondents – Freya B. She is a Bucktails and Ursids alumni, and writes about her trip to Minnesota – the series begins with the red pine forests. This summer my family took a trip to Minnesota. While we were there …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: Bucktails, inspiration, national forest, outdoors, reports from the field, Ursids, youth
Stag Beetle Adventures
Posted: July 30, 2015 by Katie Cassidy
This post is shared with us by Cole T., a 2015 Bucktail, who encourages everyone to get out in nature and document their adventures! “On my way to work in the morning, this fairly large Stag Beetle crossed my path. As you may notice, I took this picture with my cell phone. I want to stress the …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: beetle, next generation, photo, photography, youth
Birds Have Wings: Crazy Vagrants
Posted: March 16, 2015 by Katie Cassidy
This post is written by Eli, a 2014 Brookie, and avid birder. He has a number of feeders near his home, as well maintaining a sanctuary area for birds of all kinds to enjoy. Eli is also a boy scout, and often instructs younger scouts on good birding practices. Here, he writes about vagrant birds, and …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: birds, reports from the field, youth