by E Shaw, of Fairhaven College, WWU Around 60% of all wild African elephants visit the Okavango Delta each year during their migrations. Because I have loved, admired, and been fascinated with African elephants since I can remember, and am…
By Drew Corrigan, University of Vermont As the wind blows smooth round clouds across the rock and ice in the sky, the condor soars, searching for something dead to eat. Its keen eyes drift across bleached sheep bones and wool…
Nyam-Ochir, the ranger that was with us on this quest, riding his horse. Picture by Rhiannon Henderson by Elliot (Eli) Parkin, of Westminster College I want you to ponder the concept of field research. What does it mean to…
by Ian Nadel, of Westminster College Even before the sun rises, the work begins for Round River staff and students. A sharp 6:00AM departure time calls for a 5:30 alarm- to prepare tools and materials for the morning surveys. The…
By Johannah Frisby, College of Saint Benedict’s On Wednesday October 10th, Round River and 30 students from Cochrane’s elementary school took a day-long field trip to visit our neighboring glacier. Neither group had been to the Cayuqueo Glacier before and…