TWS Helps Trout Unlimited and Clearwater Conservancy

On October 7th, the Penn State Student Chapter of TWS helped Trout Unlimited and Clearwater Conservancy with a riparian stream restoration project on Spring Creek in Centre County. In addition to the Chapter, Xi Sigma Pi members got their hands dirty as well! Thanks everyone for your help!

TWS National Conference in Portland, Oregon!

Six members attended the TWS National Conference in Portland, Oregon in October, participating in the QuizBowl Competition, and attending various workshops throughout the week. Tara and Megan  participated in the Student Research in Progress Poster Sessions with Tara's research being on circadian rhythms in birds, and Megan's research on two species of bats at Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Great jobs everyone!

TWS Northeast U.S. Student Conclave 2012

Congratulations to our Quizbowl team! We took 2nd place by a mere 5 points behind Frostburg State University! Way to go Hannah, Megan, Cindy, and Jen!

Also congrats to Megan and Cindy for taking 3rd in the orienteering competition! :)

Some of the workshops included:
Wilderness Survival
Black Bear Telemetry
Wildlife Diseases
Tracking
Mist Netting
Turkey Management
Science Based Restoration
And many more!

A thousand and one thank you's to Cal U for hosting such a great weekend! We are so excited for next years conclave, hosted by U Maine!

Ag Day 2012

Head out to the HUB and check out all the cool stuff in Alumni Hall and out on the Lawn! :)