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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

#MoveInMiami is finally here! Through #MoveInMiami, we can help support university programs doing the work we really care about and students like Kekai Mar who's amplifying local Hawaiians' voices in conservation. Give today to help support students like Kekai: GivetoMiamiOH.org/ProjectDragonfly

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

#MoveInMiami is tomorrow; we're eager to celebrate our students! Many work full-time, often taking on extra part-time work to fund their studies. Give any amount,anytime to help students like Allison Burnam, a social worker who uses nature to benefit mental health. givetomiamioh.org/ProjectDragonfly

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Emergency recall training of western lowland gorillas at Zoo Atlanta is the focus of Sara Fee's recent Animal Keepers’ Forum article. Sara is a senior gorilla keeper and 2025 Global Field Program graduate! Check out the Sara's article here: miamioh.edu/cas/graduate...

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Emergency recall training of western lowland gorillas

Global Field Program (GFP) graduate Sara Fee '25 of Atlanta, Georgia, was published in Animal Keepers’ Forum...

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Hey there, Dragonfly students! Did you know that Miami University library staff are available to help you find resources, track down hard to find articles, and more? Learn how in this overview video created by Miami science librarian and research specialist, Ginny Boehme! youtu.be/YXRS1pTgea4?...

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Project Dragonfly: Intro to Library Services (2025)

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

It is truly an honor to be a part of this groundbreaking collaboration with Miami University Honors College! This group is spending the week exploring and learning in Belize. Their send-off at CVG included a proud Miami moment - a group photo with our official Miami M! #MiamiOH #LoveAndHonor

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

With 250+ students having engaged directly with conservation experts in 15 countries, we want to thank our dedicated teams—staff, instructors, global partners—and share from our final '25 EE in Costa Rica! For those of you who traveled with us, we hope it was a great success & experience for you!

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Miami's Aug. 21 Annual Day of Giving, #MoveInMiami, is fast approaching! As our students dive into their educational journeys, we invite you to be part of their success, celebrating their dedication & helping them continue their vital work in conservation! givetomiamioh.org/ProjectDragonfly

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Exciting news: 2015 GFP grad Amanda Badger's Wild Hearts zoo is now an accredited arboretum! Read the full story here: wildheartsafricanfarm.org/aboutus/. In 2015 while pursuing her GFP master's, she gained the support of an investment firm to purchase land in Lewisburg, OH, to start Wild Hearts.

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Muchas gracias Fundación ECOS for helping us "learn, connect, and be part of the solutions to the challenges facing unique ecosystems." ECOS is our partner on the EE Galápagos course that's transforming field-based education & mobilizing conservation action! www.instagram.com/p/DNL7yxbhEi...

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

AIP graduate Sarah Jackson '24 was recently interviewed by K9 Conservationists for the podcast "In the Weeds – Sticky Sage with Sarah Jackson" about her work with conservation detection dogs! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

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In the Weeds: Sticky Sage with Sarah Jackson

Podcast Episode · K9 Conservationists · 07/17/2025 · 1h 12m

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Like a rhino, rhino conservationists never back down, they charge on! Just like GFP student Jacqueline Contino who conducted research at the Zululand Rhino Orphanage in South Africa and presented her research at the International Rhino Keeper Association Conference in May.

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

"India stands as one of the most beautiful & culturally rich nations on Earth," shares #EEIndia course instructor Kevin Matteson in a blog he wrote about the course & our 10-year anniversary with Applied Environmental Research Foundation. Here's to many more together! miamioh.edu/cas/graduate...

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Top 10 Things We Loved About Learning About Conservation in India

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

🩵 this from our friends & partners in Baja, the Vermilion Sea Institute and VSI's Aventureros!

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

As seen on TV: Our EE Australia class! The group was recently featured on Australia's 7NEWS Townsville—giving a boost to The Great Barrier Reef's conservation efforts! You can view the news piece here: www.facebook.com/share/v/19K5...

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Jill Korach, who directs our Earth Expeditions and nurtures partnerships across the globe, recently traveled to central Washington for Woodland Park Zoo's Regional Ecology course, and here’s what she shared about the experience! www.facebook.com/jill.korach....

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Jill Korach

Raptors, rabbits, rivers, and rare plants! Such a memorable chance to participate in Woodland Park Zoo's Regional Ecology course in central Washington. Stunning geology, inspiring work happening...

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Meet our 2025 scholarship winners who are studying abroad & exploring inquiry-based learning in their local communities! They share our & our donors' dedication to co-creating new solutions to vital social & ecological issues, and as a group, received awards totaling nearly $8,000. Congratulations!

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Told through the lyrical language of AIP student Gigi Painter, Secret Nature Mission is a heartwarming, curiosity-sparking journey that invites young readers to discover the hidden wonders of the natural world in every corner. www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCNYD829

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Secret Nature Mission

Secret Nature Mission [Painter, Gigi E] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Secret Nature Mission

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

We're shining a light on Spencer Pate (pictured here with his cat, Squeaky), who is our main registrar and also plays a key role in recruiting, analyzing-evaluating data, and providing instructional support. We're incredibly fortunate to have Spencer's dedication and diverse talents on our team!

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

The field portion of EE Borneo has officially concluded, & we want to celebrate the journey of course CLL Maegan Leavendusky—how she found her true calling through the GFP & is balancing her role as a nurse w/ her GLOBIO Apes work. Discover her inspiring path: wualumni.org/post/the-call-of-the-wild

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Check out this buff-cheeked gibbon photographed by AIP alum Brian Keene '20 at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Brian received an honorable mention for the pic in a past AZA photo contest, and AZA has recently announced the details of its 2025 photo contest: www.aza.org/connect-phot...

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

A #ThrowbackThursday post for #NationalZooKeeperWeek! We're throwing it back to 2023 with AIP grad Nicole Powell '21 who described her animal care role at the Museum of Life and Science as an "adventure." She can often be found walking Lightning the donkey. Shout out to all the keepers out there!

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

It's the dog days of summer! Historians say the phrase dates back to the ancient Greeks & Romans, who'd keep track of the seasons by looking up at the sky. The star Sirius was known as the "dog star" - it made up the nose of a constellation shaped like a dog. 📸:GFP student Brooke Richardson, Belize

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

56 yrs ago, the moon landing captivated the world & inspired a generation. It showed what humanity can achieve when united, & today, we face a similar challenge: protecting our environment! 📸: AIP student Cara Stofa took the pic on her EE Amazon course & does her experiential learning at Bronx Zoo.

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

You never know what you might find nestled in the 💚 of South America during our Paraguay #EarthExpeditions: capuchin monkeys, roseate spoonbills, red-footed tortoises, a collared peccary & more! EE Paraguay 2025 kicks off today! All photos courtesy of our partners at Para La Tierra! #ParaLaTierra

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

What can you do for marine mammals when you live inland? AIP student Todd Shank, who lives in Covington, KY, & studies in person at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, offers some everyday actions you can do to support these animals from wherever you are: sevenseasmedia.org/marine-mamma...

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Don’t let it be out of sight, out of mind; support and uplift our marine mammal friends

All too often, when important issues and concerns are out of sight, they unfortunately can also become out of mind. For example, when was the last time you thought about threats to our oceans and the ...

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Did you know that Miami University has been part of Plastic Free July—the global movement that challenges people to reduce & refuse single-use plastics—since 2019. Learn more about PFJ & how you join the movement! #plasticfreejuly miamioh.edu/news/2025/07...

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Miami University Sustainability invites you to join the Plastic Free July 2025 challenge

The global movement this year focuses on reducing use of the top 3 single-use plastic items: single-use cups, plastic drink bottles, or plastic food wrap and bags

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

For those of you in Florida, this is a great opportunity! Learn more: miamioh.edu/cas/graduate...

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

"We had another wonderful in-person week," shared AIP advisor/facilitator Susan Baron at Missouri Botanical Garden @mobotgarden.bsky.social. "I'm grateful to all my Garden colleagues who took the time to speak with this group of Dragonflies. We all learned so much!" 📷: Class at Shaw Nature Reserve

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Happy Independence Day, Dragonflies!

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

And to you, Bronx Zoo, and to all of our AIP partners! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Celebrating our differences and being yourself with our AIP partners at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Happy Pride Month! 🌈

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Day 5 in the Atlantic Forest, and our EE Brazil students are learning so much from our Associação Mico Leão Dourado partners! Thank you, AMLD, for hosting us and leading activities that continue into next week!

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Scenes from the Thailand EE remind us how lucky we are to visit such a place & explore nature through the lens of Buddhist philosophy, which views humanity & nature as interconnected. This connection is something we value, much like the integral role our Thai partners play in our work & identity.

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Looking for ways to advance your learning outside of a full master's program? We're offering fully online & AIP Web+ courses (online + in-person experiential learning at an AIP site) for stand-alone graduate credit this fall. Learn more: 🔎 tinyurl.com/CGS-learning... ✅ tinyurl.com/CGS-how-to-a...

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Being in immersed in the Amazon rainforest has truly been a gift, and we are forever grateful to have joined forces with Ceccot and Hacienda Herrera! #EarthExpeditions #EEAmazon #ProjectDragonfly #MiamiOH #gradschool #summerofinquiry

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

So long Tobacco Caye! Working with the Tobacco Caye Marine Station, our Belize I group performed in-depth investigations of this diverse marine ecosystem & are heading back to home base at the Belize Zoo & TEC. It's been a jam-packed week of learning! A huge shoutout to our Belizean hosts & experts!

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Pollinator Palooza in Columbus, Ohio, today was a total blast! We connected with so many, made new friends, & caught up with current AIP student Abigail Martens! A big thanks to Franklin Park Conservatory for hosting us and to the Columbus community for welcoming us!

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Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance @denverzoo.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

At DZCA, we see every day how diversity encourages healthy, thriving ecosystems. As a proud ally to Denver's LGBTQIA+ community, we’re honored to welcome everyone into our colorful and inclusive Zoo For All—not just this month, but all year long. Happy Pride! 🌈

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

On this #SummerSolstice & #NationalSeashellDay, we wish you: 🐚 Some rest and relaxation; toes in the sand! 🐚 A prime shelling season! 🐚 Immersive summer experiences!* No time for an EE or other summer Dragonfly course this year? Join us in 2026! ProjectDragonfly.MiamiOH.edu

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

#Juneteenth has always been more than a holiday. The day stands as a testament to and celebration of the unyielding spirit of a people. Learn more and join in the celebration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture: nmaach.si.edu/Juneteenth

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Calling all Dragonflies to let us know if you'd like to join us in Winter 2026 for The Bahamas EE course! docs.google.com/forms/d/1ziu...

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

We're currenty taking in the steppe wilderness in the “Land of Blue Sky” - Mongolia! A vast, wild landscape of rolling green steppe and stony mountains, far reaching valleys, sturdy horses, short grass aromatic with sage, and hospitable nomads living in traditional round gers. And we are there now!

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Love this from our AIP partners at Detroit Zoo! Happy Pride Month!

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Project Dragonfly @projectdragonfly.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Our #EarthExpeditions in Guyana has come to an end! We just wanted to say a big thank you to our partners at Iwokrama International Centre, our facilitators Matt & Sharon, & all of those who joined us! We can't wait to do it again next summer to learn about conservation from local wisdom! #EEGuyana

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