Tag Archive: animals
BioBlitz 2017: fifth graders exploring nature, observing critters, and sharing findings
On June 7th, students from Clarksburg Elementary School attended a BioBlitz event collaboratively organized by Montgomery County DEP, Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery County Parks and the Audubon Naturalist Society.
Looking for critters: How DEP monitors our streams in spring
The approach of spring brings a new sampling season for biological monitoring along with it. Between March 1st and April 30th, DEP will visit more than 100 stations to collect
Bees, School Supplies, and Solar Panels – Why Montgomery County’s New Sustainability Program Manager Loves Her Job
How are protecting honey bees, donating gently used office supplies to schools, and installing solar panels connected? They are all part of Montgomery County’s efforts to maximize the sustainability of
Join us in kicking off the 2015 FrogWatch season!
Interested in learning about frogs, frog calls, and frogs that are native to our area? Want to participate in a citizen science program that is fundamental to collecting long-term data
The Wildlife Habitat Council: Building partnerships for Conservation in Montgomery County
Guest blogger Colleen Beaty of the Wildlife Habitat Council discusses their wildlife habitat conservation certification programs and local certified non-profit, Asbury Methodist Village:
Monarchs on the move
In recent years, a combination of food and habitat loss has resulted in a 90% drop in Monarch butterfly populations. Guest blogger Ann English shows how you can help revive these
Mulching: Exploring its many benefits
There are a lot of beneficial things you can do for your garden. However, mulching should make it to your list of top priorities. Simplified, it is defined as the
Walking the Poop Loop
Last year, I decided it was time for me to adopt a furry creature. I can honestly say that I was not truly aware of what I was getting into,
