Phenomenal Migration and Transformation of American Eels

Phenomenal Migration and Transformation of American Eels

March 27, 2023 Academy Editor Environmental Science, Ichthyology, Sustainability

Spring is that time of year when freshwater creeks and streams all along the Philadelphia region are swarming with native, migratory eels — and it’s just one stage of their wildly complex life story.

Spotting Spring On Philly’s Nature Scene

March 21, 2023 Academy Editor Environmental Science, Sustainability

Spring is here and as the days lengthen, more and more characters will take their place on nature’s stage all around the city.

Crafting Scientific Leaders and Community this Summer Through DESLA

March 7, 2023 Academy Editor Environmental Science, People, Program

A weeklong outdoors summer adventure for high school students that gets everyone out in the field doing real environmental research, right alongside our very own Academy scientists and BEES professors.

Results Show Lights Out Philly Works

March 3, 2023 Carolyn Belardo Biodiversity, Birding, Environmental Science, Featured, Ornithology, Program

Get ready for the bird migration starting April 1.

Highlighting Biodiversity: Finding Frogs in the New Jersey Pine Barrens

February 3, 2023 Academy Editor Biodiversity, Environmental Science, Herpetology, People

As the Academy celebrates biodiversity — the remarkable, beautiful tapestry of life on Earth — this year, we are delving into some of the fascinating locations our scientists have visited in the region and across the globe to study and help protect our planet’s phenomenally diverse and incredible species.