_______ How to Develop a Conservation Education Curriculum I remember seeing middle school students walking out of a building into an atmosphere that was hazy due to wildfire smoke. The 21st century has thrown us into real-world environmental challenges. From the effects of climate change to the consequences of biodiversity loss, understanding these issues is no longer optional. Therefore, knowing […]
_______ “Water is the Driving Force of All Nature.” — Leonardo da Vinci
_______ Ten Conservation Success Stories from Around the World in 2025 As the previous year has come to an end and a new year has begun, I thought it was appropriate to celebrate the successes that have occurred in 2025 in terms of conservation and improvements in stewardship of the beautiful earth that we live on. Conservation success stories from […]
________ Plant Growth Stages This was a poem I wrote inspired by the beauty and creativity I observed in nature while completing field work on endangered plant species while I was working outdoors all day long. I (Rhonda, creator of BioSavants) wrote this poem in the summer after learning of the three main stages a seed goes through as it […]
_______ New Jersey Wetland Preservation The following is a poem I (Rhonda, creator of Biosavants) wrote while working on New Jersey wetland conservation project to preserve an endangered and threatened plant. This work was done in New Jersey and was completed to understand and conserve the Swamp pink flower, Helonias bullata, which is a wonderful plant. A New Jersey Wetland […]
______ Why is Yellowstone National Park so Popular? My personal experience with this park was grand and wondrous. I would like to focus on the hidden gems in Yellowstone National Park now, due to its success in various conservation projects and its established history. It is also one of the most diverse places that I have visited. There are unique […]
________ Eco-Friendly Photography We all know a picture is like a precious memory that can be retrieved and cherished many years later. I personally still have pictures of wildlife that I took when I was at Yellowstone National Park in the Western part of the United States with my parents as a teenager. I remember, a Bison crossed the road, […]
_______ How Tech is Changing Conservation Efforts A lot has changed since I wrote a grant proposal for a scientific study of Bobcats or Lynx rufus during my days at Rutgers University. Field work has become high tech and advanced in the processing of massive amounts of data. These advances can be utilized to produce great results in improving our […]
_______ Why Biodiversity Matters? Wildlife around the world is facing some serious challenges, and many unique animals are at risk of disappearing forever. Endangered species aren’t just rare; they’re a really important part of the ecosystems. Biodiversity keeps ecosystems balanced and rich with genetic variation. Protecting them isn’t just about saving unique animals; it’s about making sure the world works […]