Service-Learning Intern Captures Valuable Footage of Animal Behavior on Camera

A Vermont Fish & Wildlife intern, participating in a designated service-learning internship, used game cameras to capture and study wildlife behavior. This hands-on project provides valuable insights into local wildlife populations and their habits and resulted in some amazing wildlife footage....

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Service-Learning Students Make a Difference at Crooked Creek

Student's work in Bev Wemple's service-learning course is recognized in this story about an innovative stream restoration project at Crooked Creek in Colchester. The project, which involved removing an old dam and installing natural structures, restored the stream's natural flow, improved water quality, and enhanced wildlife habitats.

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UVM Student Advocates for Better Programs to Connect Incarcerated Fathers with their Children

Harriet Langburd, a student in Alice Fothergill's Sociology Internship - a designated service-learning class - wrote to the VT Digger to discuss their experience interning with Kids-A-Part. This helps incarcerated mothers connect with their children in-person and virtually. Harriet comments on how programs like this would benefit incarcerated fathers as well.

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