Blog first published by the Duke Nicholas School. It was just past 8:30 a.m. on a Saturday morning, but already a small crowd had gathered at the Blackwater Fisheries Research and Development Center in Okaloosa County, Florida. Based on the … Continue reading Birding with the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail
During a field trip last week, my classmates and I headed into Picayune Strand to witness first-hand the restoration efforts that are meant to impact the Everglades as a whole. While it’s true I took note of the filled canals … Continue reading Birds of Picayune Strand
First published by the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment. Alligator Gar are so cool. Their wide snouts really do make them appear like a cross between a fish and an alligator, and they are rarely seen by people unless … Continue reading Releasing Alligator Gar
When the sun sets, colors light up the waves on Okaloosa Island. It’s the most beautiful place to end the day! Continue reading Wave Colors on Okaloosa Island
This October, One World Two Feet is celebrating its first anniversary! We have been thrilled to share stories of adventure and admiration for this great big world with you our readers, and glad to hear your responses as well. We … Continue reading Celebrating our First Anniversary!
Originally published by the Duke Nicholas School. Many of us must be involved in some aspect of fundraising as part of our job responsibilities, be it grant applications, content generation, or direct contact with individual donors. I’m no different, and … Continue reading Unique Fundraising from the Yellowstone Park Foundation
First published at the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment. While at the local Gulfarium to film educational interviews about sea turtle monitoring, I had the opportunity to go “behind the scenes” to meet the rescued turtles currently recuperating in … Continue reading Three Species of Rescued Sea Turtles
Bird banding is one of the most important methods scientists use to keep tabs on bird populations. The birds fly into delicate mist nets, are carefully disentangled by trained researchers and volunteers, then weighed, banded, and released. If and when … Continue reading Bird Banding in North Carolina
The Suwannee River is known for the many springs, both large and small, that flow into its waters. One of my favorite things to do is boat up and down the banks, searching for both the named and unnamed springs. … Continue reading Springs of the Suwannee River
First published by the Duke Nicholas School. A Gulfarium staff member carefully opened the plastic container, lifting a flapping Green Turtle into the morning sunlight along the Emerald Coast. Walking quickly, but carefully, she made her away across the beach … Continue reading Releasing Four Sea Turtles on Okaloosa Island
It had been quite a while since I’d been on the beach, despite the fact that I look at the dunes almost every day from my office along the Emerald Coast. Last time I visited, the Gulf of Mexico was … Continue reading Okaloosa Island before Tropical Storm Hermine
Blog first published by the Duke Nicholas School. This summer I have been on the move. From New Orleans to Miami to the mountains of North Carolina to Maine, I drove and flew all over the place. My travels have been … Continue reading Relaxing in Maine
