Working closely with biologists and conservation groups to document ecological and wildlife research on rare, sensitive and endangered wildlife and environmental issues, and producing short "in-the-field" research documentaries:
Projects
"The Jubilee School Project - Calculating An Ecological Footprint"
10:42 minute documentary
Jubilee School is an independent primary school located in Philadelphia, PA. With a mission to provide an environment in which children build upon their wealth of creative, intellectual, spiritual, social, physical and cultural resources, students build a sense of hope and responsibility, and a knowledge of their power to affect change in our community and the world.
The Jubilee School Project is a collaboration with the University of the Sciences. Fifth and sixth grade students learned about sustainability and calculated Jubilee School's ecological footprint. They attended the Philadelphia Science Festival (Spring 2011) and spoke about the project and what they had learned.
Jason A. Porter, Visiting Instructor of Biology and Microbiology
Department of Biological Sciences
University of the Sciences (www.usciences.edu)
Karen Falcon, Founder and Director
Rose Levine, Teacher
Jubilee School (www.jubileeschool.org)
"Barn Owl Conservation Initiative"
A Study of the Biology and Ecology of Barn Owls in Pennsylvania
13 minute documentary
- Barn Owl numbers are decreasing.
- Habitat loss is a primary factor.
- "Barn Owl Conservation Initiative" started 5 years ago by the PA Game Commission.
- Site visits to verify sightings.
- Monitoring existing nests.
- Outreach to farmers and landowners.
- Distributing and/or installing nest boxes.
- Over 300 Barn Owl chicks have been banded throughout the state.
Richard S. Fritsky, Wildlife Diversity Biologist
Pennsylvania Game Commission
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