by Meg | Nov 2, 2014 | Around PDX, Conservation, Education, Environmental Impact, pollution, Projects, Science, wildlife
In order to understand the effect that a lead vs. a non-lead bullet will have upon a target, you have to fire each round into something that allows you to see the impact. Ballistics gel, which is available on Amazon.com, can be very costly. Alternatively, there are...
by Meg | Oct 28, 2014 | Around PDX, Education, Misc., Science
Our very own Meghan Martin has now earned the title of PhD. We get the extreme pleasure of congratulating her for all of the hard work. Let’s all wish her good luck in her future endeavors, and continued giant panda studies.
by Meg | Oct 21, 2014 | animal, Conservation, Internship, Panda, photography, Science, Travel, wildlife
Given that we are accepting applications for the Winter/Spring 2015 Panda internship, we thought it would be appropriate to share some of our past experiences from our time in Ya’an, China. Even though the majority of an interns time will be spent at the panda...
by Meg | Oct 5, 2014 | Around PDX, Conservation, Education, Projects, Sponsors, wildlife
We’ve compiled the results from the Vancouver, WA, Collector’s West Gun & Knife Show, where we had a booth offering non-lead ammo in exchange for lead ammo. The vast majority of show participants were eager to hear more about the health risks to...
by Meg | Sep 30, 2014 | animal, Conservation, Education, Endangered Species, Internship, Panda, Projects, Science, Travel, wildlife |
We are excited to announce that our Winter/Spring 2015 Panda Internship is now open. For the upcoming breeding season (March 1st to June 1st) we will be accepting two interns who will live in Ya’an, Sichuan, China. The application closes on Oct. 31st, so be sure...
by Meg | Sep 29, 2014 | animal, Around PDX, Conservation, Education, Environmental Impact, Science, Sponsors, wildlife
Our first non-lead ammunition exchange was a success. We owe a special thanks to the Collector’s West Gun & Knife show for donating the space at their Vancouver event. Additionally, Sportsman’s Warehouse was able to significantly reduce the cost of...
by Meg | Sep 24, 2014 | Around PDX, Conservation, Education, Environmental Impact, pollution, wildlife
This weekend at the Clark County Fairgrounds, PDX Wildlife will be hosting a non-lead ammunition exchange. All you need to do is bring in a box of your ammunition that is lead based, fill out a quick survey, and grab a box of a non-lead alternative. We have reserved a...
by Meg | Sep 9, 2014 | animal, Conservation, Current Endangered Species News, Education, Endangered Species, Internship, Panda, Science, Travel, wildlife |
Long overdue, but worth the wait… We are pleased to announce that we will be offering multiple panda internships for the 2015 breeding season. The first of which begins in February and goes into late April. We have solidified our research plans with the Bifeng...
by Meg | Sep 7, 2014 | Around PDX, Endangered Species, Panda, Science
I’m presenting panda stuff this coming Monday (9/8) starting @ 7pm at the Hollywood theater through OMSI Science Brewpub. “Giant pandas have long captured the hearts and imaginations of millions and are considered the “poster child” for conservation...
by Meg | Jul 22, 2014 | Around PDX, Conservation, Environmental Impact, Internship, Sustainable seafood
From a fish that’s been caught since the 1800s to the highest valued flatfish on the West Coast, the new MSC certification of three commercially important flathead species, Pacific Dover sole, Petrale sole, and English sole, is opening up a market to sustainably...
