by Adventure Scientists | Oct 30, 2015 | Photography
Writing and Photography by Peter Lu DetwilerASC Landmark Crew MemberThe prairie’s vast sea of grass supports large grazing species, from pronghorn antelope, mule deer and elk to bison. However, ungulates are not the keystone species in this diverse ecosystem;...
by Adventure Scientists | Oct 9, 2015 | Audio, Photography
Ancient discoveries on the prairie: The crew found an arrowhead on one of their transects. They were told by a visiting archeologist that you can see that the arrowhead was broken on the top by way of a hit. The stone it was made from had been etched—its white patina...
by Adventure Scientists | Aug 26, 2015 | microplastics, oceans, Photography
Photos by Joe Klementovich | Story by Emily Stifler Wolfe ASC volunteer Joe Klementovich woke at 4:30 a.m., and quietly snuck out of the house where his family was vacationing in Camden, Maine, pulling out of the driveway without waking anyone. He...
by Adventure Scientists | Jun 8, 2015 | Photography
Photos and Writing by Brady RossASC Landmark VolunteerThis is the time to be on the prairie. Calves are roaming the hills, testing their mental courage against oncoming vehicles. Pronghorn and deer fawns are soon to join them. The prairie flowers are in full bloom,...
by Adventure Scientists | May 12, 2015 | microplastics, Photography
Story and Photos by Joe KlementovichASC Microplastics AdventurerI like to think the little things we do can add up to bigger changes, no matter how massive the challenge. So over the past few months, I’ve been chomping at the bit to get involved with and sample...
by Adventure Scientists | May 6, 2015 | Landmark, Photography, Wildlife
Photos and Captions by Elaine KennedyThe American Prairie Reserve is composed of vast expanses of native prairie, and teeming with beautiful and unique wildlife. Being part of the ASC Landmark crew was a great way to experience the Great Plains ecosystem while...
