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05/08/17 by Staff Writer
The Art and Science behind Yellowstone’s Conservation History
By Hannah Davis
When most people think about Yellowstone National Park, they probably think about its 10,000 geysers - more than anywhere in the entire world - or they may think about its expansive plains full of bears, wolves, elk and the endangered bison. However, for Heather White, president and CEO of Yellowstone Forever, “Yellowstone is a reflection of our idea of conservation management.”
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03/08/17 by Guest Writer
Julian Keniry’s ‘Wild Side of Education’
By Hannah Davis
Growing up in the busy city of Los Angeles, Julian Keniry remembers that fateful day in elementary school when she and her classmates were sent home because of poor air quality. She recalls it as one of the turning points in her life when it came to her ambition to work toward a sustainable future.
03/08/17 by Guest Writer
The Plight of the American Chestnut
By Hannah Davis
Catawba College students in Dr. Jay Bolin’s resource ecology and management class took a field trip recently to Frog Hollow Orchard, just outside of Salisbury, to learn about the conservation efforts of The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) on the plight of the American Chestnut tree.
02/15/17 by Guest Writer
Student Spotlight: Macayla Upright and her Love of Camp
By Hannah Davis
As a Rowan County native, Macayla Upright was no stranger to Catawba College when it came time for her to decide where to go after high school. In fact, she can even recall sitting in the back seat as her mom drove through the college campus from a very young age.
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