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On a Wild Goose Chase: Investigating the Feet of the Hawaiian Nene
Read more…: On a Wild Goose Chase: Investigating the Feet of the Hawaiian NeneBy Shari Okada’s Second-Grade Class, Lihikai School, Kahului, Hawaii Editor’s Note: This post is a gem from our Dragonfly Magazine archives, originally published in Dragonfly Magazine in the September/October 1997 issue. It showcases how a classroom of young researchers can use simple observations to uncover powerful evolutionary truths. The Spark Whether you are hiding or…
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Cultivating Conservation at the Human-Dog Interface: Field Notes from The Bahamas
Read more…: Cultivating Conservation at the Human-Dog Interface: Field Notes from The BahamasBy Devlyn Stubbs My name is Devlyn Stubbs. I am a 46-year-old father of two and a graduate student at Miami University, Ohio. In December of 2024, I embarked on a study abroad course with Miami University’s Project Dragonfly in Oxford, Ohio. Project Dragonfly, in collaboration with the University of The Bahamas, facilitated a study…
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Flipped Conversation: Urban Ecology and the “Pigeon Paradox” with Dr. Kevin Matteson
Read more…: Flipped Conversation: Urban Ecology and the “Pigeon Paradox” with Dr. Kevin MattesonIn a special “flipped” episode, Project Dragonfly’s own Dr. Kevin Matteson moves from the host’s chair to the guest’s seat. Interviewed by graduate student Aimee Kemp, Kevin shares his journey from the urban landscape of the Bronx to becoming a leading voice in urban ecology and pollinator conservation. 3 Key Takeaways The “Hidden Gem” Teaser Listen for Kevin’s…
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Ants on the Move: How Far Will Fire Ants Go for Food?
Read more…: Ants on the Move: How Far Will Fire Ants Go for Food?By the Seventh-Grade Class of Tim Jarboe and Jennifer Leahy, W.R. Coile Middle School, Athens, Georgia Editor’s Note: Originally published in Dragonfly Magazine in May/June 1997, this article from our archives showcases an incredible student-led inquiry into insect behavior right in a schoolyard. It proves that you don’t need a professional lab to do real…
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Roots in Resilience: A Reflection from Earth Expeditions Belize
Read more…: Roots in Resilience: A Reflection from Earth Expeditions BelizeBy: Pachancia Knowles During my first Earth Expedition experience, one message that stayed with me was the strength of women in leadership and how powerful true community-led conservation can be. Spending time at the Community Baboon Sanctuary in Belize, I saw how women like Miss Jessie continue to drive conservation forward through teamwork, care, and…
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Homegrown Conservation: A Conversation with Doug Tallamy
Read more…: Homegrown Conservation: A Conversation with Doug TallamyThe “guru” of the native plant movement, Dr. Doug Tallamy, joins host Aimee Kemp to discuss a revolutionary idea: your backyard is the next great frontier for conservation. As a founder of Homegrown National Park, Tallamy argues that we can no longer rely solely on parks and preserves to save biodiversity; we must enlist the 78% of the U.S.…
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Planting a Three Sisters Garden: A Lesson in Symbiosis from the Archives
Read more…: Planting a Three Sisters Garden: A Lesson in Symbiosis from the ArchivesBy Linda Kulas’s Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Class, Guilford Central School, Brattleboro, Vermont Editor’s Note: Originally published in Dragonfly Magazine in May/June 1997, this vintage treasure showcases how a classic Native American agricultural tradition can bring science, history, and community together in a schoolyard garden. The Spark What did people who lived on this continent five…
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Leadership in the Tides: T’Noya Thompson on Conservation & Culture
Read more…: Leadership in the Tides: T’Noya Thompson on Conservation & CultureFrom the vibrant reefs of the Bahamas to the desert landscapes of Baja, T’Noya Thompson has transformed her lifelong love for the ocean into a career of deep impact. In this episode, host Kevin Matteson explores T’Noya’s journey from a zookeeper at Moody Gardens to becoming a PhD candidate, the owner of Wild Spark Consulting, and the first Wildlife…
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Bridging a Language Barrier: How the Internet Helped Us Make a Friend
Read more…: Bridging a Language Barrier: How the Internet Helped Us Make a FriendBy the Multi-Level Elementary Class of Donna L. Clovis, Riverside School, Princeton, New Jersey Editor’s Note: This “vintage” treasure from the Dragonfly Magazine archives (March/April 1997) reminds us that even in the early days of the web, technology’s greatest power was its ability to connect human hearts across vast distances. The Spark We attend an…