Art and Science in the High Sierra
The flashy Lorquin’s admiral had fiery oranges and reds contrasted with deep black patterns. Photo and painting by Julia Lichtblau By Julia LichtblauThe scene was perfect. The sun was setting behind the slopes of the Sierra Nevada, casting a warm wash over the valley...
Enter Our Photo Contest Before Midnight!
That's right, we just challenged you by kicking this off with one of our most popular photos of all time. Maybe next year we'll be using yours! Photo Credit: Julie Hotz Our volunteers have some of the greatest adventures in some of the most beautiful places on the...
Ups and Downs of the Butterfly Triathlon
By Rick LeirI was in a canoe, bobbing on powerboat wakes and baking in the sun. And hoping my Android was safe in its plastic envelope. I was scouting for butterflies along an uninhabited shoreline just outside of Ottawa, and the canoe seemed to be the best mode...
Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Science
Adventure Scientists Project Managers Michelle Toshack and Anya Tyson represented both the work we do as a whole and the role of women in particular in science and conservation at a gathering earlier this week. Hosted by the 500 Women Scientists: Bozeman...
Our Ears Are Collecting Data. Are We Using It?
Palmer Morse (left) and Matt Mikkelsen take to the woods and leave no sound unheard. Photos courtesy Spruce Tone Films Matt Mikkelsen and Palmer Morse are outdoor data collectors. They're not carrying vials or baggies though. They're toting microphones and cameras,...
Webinar: Pursuing a Career in Conservation
What do whale sharks, mountain lions, and urban farms have in common? They all factor into the diverse career trajectories of three Adventure Scientists staff members. In this webinar, Pollinators Project Manager Michelle Toshack, Timber Project Manager Anya Tyson,...
Map Skills Saved My Expedition From Being Thwarted by Fire
Ian Mahaffey with a bigleaf maple leaf. Photo Credit: Ian Mahaffey By Ian Mahaffey There’s something you should know about me before we get started: I'm kind of a map nerd. I took multiple GIS courses in college and fawn over the artistic work of James Niehues in a...
Audio: Jon Bowermaster Interviews Gregg Treinish
Legendary explorer, filmmaker, journalist, and ocean conservationist Jon Bowermaster talks to Gregg this week in the latest episode of The Green Radio Hour with Jon Bowermaster on Radio Kingston.Jon has been a long time friend and supporter of Adventure...
Searching for the Butterflies of the Badlands
Photographing wildflowers in the Badlands. Photo by Claire Trainer By Anne LewisI am headed out to the Badlands this afternoon––a quick overnight to jump start the field work of observing butterflies in the wilderness for the Adventure Scientists...
An Inspiring Night for Women and for Science
This summer, here in our hometown in Montana, the 500 Women Scientists: Bozeman Pod has been hosting a series of science discussions dubbed "Suds and Science" at a local pub on the campus of Montana State University. Aiming to bring science to the community in a...