This young naturalist decided to test the field where she practiced with marching band after it was designated as an EPA site. See what she learned about the field’s safety.

This young naturalist worked with a local nature center to help them collect data about which types of seeds and feeders best attracted birds.

Long fascinated with phototropism in night-flying insects, this young naturalist hypothesized that moths would be active in greater numbers at approximately 2:30 a.m. and then set out to test his hypothesis.

Did you know birds have better color vision than humans? But what about sheep? This young naturalist used a behavioral assay to compare the color vision of sheep with chickens.

This young naturalist hypothesized that limited fishing would decrease the average age of fish found in a stream and increase the overall health of the remaining fish. Find out if his hypothesis proved true.

Can grasses that are native to the Chesapeake Bay reduce nitrate and nitrate concentrations? See what this Maryland young naturalist learned by growing the grasses in a simulated environment.

Superabsorbent hydrogels are used quite effectively in diapers and contact lenses. Can their properties be used to help conserve water by retaining moisture in soil? See what this young naturalist discovered.

A recent snorkeling visit to a favorite childhood beach raised this young naturalist’s concerns about degradation of marine ecosystems, particularly coral health decline. Find out what she learned from her research into coral mucus.

Beyond the nuisance factor, mosquitoes can pose real threats to human health. This young naturalist set out to test the effectiveness of four different plants in repelling the insects.

Nonverbal communication plays an important role in primates’ social interactions. This young naturalists set out to study how gorillas pair facial expressions and gestures to communicate.