For as long as we can remember, sharks have been deemed as dangerous, human-hunting man-eaters. Movies and media showcase a villain of the ocean and stir up fear, but are they really as dangerous as…
Today has been full of adventure AND education. My family and I took a trip to Kennedy Pond Conservancy for the EdVenture Workshop. These workshops are every second Saturday of each month and are full of activities and nature walks, and include a guest…
Wind energy has been utilized for thousands of years. It was first used to propel boats down the Nile River. By the eleventh century, wind energy was being used by people in the Middle East.…
The ocean is a continuous body of salt water that covers more than seventy percent of the Earth’s surface and is divided into four areas, the Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. This massive part of…
On several occasions, I have found myself searching for the elusive Ivory-billed woodpeckers amongst a group of Pileated woodpeckers. Their size and coloration look very similar, but was it an Ivory-billed? Their calls are broadly…
American Bison Bison bison American Bison are iconic symbols of the United States and the Great Plains. They are commonly referred to as buffalo but while they do have similar features such as large bodies and…
Earth Day was born in 1970 and is celebrated each year on April 22. It was created as a movement for environmental protection, as there were no regulations or laws to help keep our planet…
Gray Wolf Canis lupus Gray wolves, commonly called timber wolves, are one of the most social and majestic predators on the planet. Although they are still considered endangered and remain threatened in Minnesota, they are…
Apex predators can be defined as the ultimate predator, ranking at the top of the food chain with very few predators of their own. Many animals are considered the be in this group, but many…
This past Saturday marked the beginning of fall and National Hunting and Fishing Day, but for several kids out at Evans County Public Fishing Area, it was a day filled with fun, laughter, and fishing. …
