Building Conservation Foundation by Training Teachers in Peru

Building Conservation Foundation by Training Teachers in Peru

Forty-six! That’s how many teachers attended our recent environmental education professional development workshops, in collaboration with the Spectacled Bear Conservation Society, in Peru.   read more

Earthly Expeditions: Magic and Motivation

Earthly Expeditions: Magic and Motivation

To avoid frightening it away, he said in a low whisper “ballena.” I heard a collective gasp as two Bryde’s whales surfaced in unison—a mother and calf. We watched the whales feed for maybe fifteen minutes.   read more

Condor Chick Watching: Age 30 to 45 Days

Condor Chick Watching: Age 30 to 45 Days

Even though the parents are increasing their time away from the chick, they remain VERY vigilant and protective of their nest and ESPECIALLY their chick. Some field biologists have even seen wild condor parents chasing black bears away from the nest area!   read more

Condor Chick Watching: Age 3 to 4 Weeks

Condor Chick Watching: Age 3 to 4 Weeks

At 3 weeks of age and 42 to 52 ounces (1.2 to 1.5 kilograms), our California condor chick can start to thermoregulate, or control its own body temperature. This is when the parents can start leaving the chick on its own during the day.   read more

A Trip Down Memory Lane

A Trip Down Memory Lane

While it has been a long time since I stepped into a classroom, the second I walked onto Pahala Elementary School’s campus a flood of memories of my own school days came rushing back.   read more