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Flipped Conversation: Urban Ecology and the “Pigeon Paradox” with Dr. Kevin Matteson

In a special “flipped” episode, Project Dragonfly’s own Dr. Kevin Matteson moves from the host’s chair to the guest’s seat. Interviewed by graduate student Aimee Kemp, Kevin shares his journey from the urban landscape of the Bronx to becoming a leading voice in...

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Ants on the Move: How Far Will Fire Ants Go for Food?

Our class wanted to find out what kind of food fire ants prefer and just how far they would travel from their nest to reach it. Fire ants have very painful bites, so we knew we had to be careful not to disturb them. We also didn’t want them to abandon their nest...

Your classroom is a portal. By bringing international field research and global conservation issues into your daily lessons, Teacher-Conservationists expose the next generation to the wider world—and empower them to protect it.

Do You Have to Leave the Classroom to Become a Conservation Leader?

You likely chose teaching for all the right reasons: you love kids, you enjoy being an active part of your community, and you possess a deep desire to give back. Because altruistic people naturally gravitate toward education, it’s no surprise that so many teachers…

Latest Dragonfly Conversations Podcast Episode

Flipped Conversation: Urban Ecology and the “Pigeon Paradox” with Dr. Kevin Matteson

In a special “flipped” episode, Project Dragonfly’s own Dr. Kevin Matteson moves from the host’s chair to the guest’s seat. Interviewed by graduate student Aimee Kemp, Kevin shares his journey from the urban landscape of the Bronx to becoming a leading voice in urban ecology and pollinator conservation.

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