Blog – Biocitizen Inc., Westhampton, MA

The River and the Machine: A Biocultural History of Holyoke Dam

WHAT IS BIOCITIZEN? The word “biocitizen” is a contraction of “biotic citizen,” a term and idea conceived by Aldo Leopold (1887–1948) who is widely celebrated for conceiving the “land ethic.” A thing is right when it...

February 11, 2021

Biocitizen MA Welcomes Charlie Schine, FEP teacher!

Charlie is a recent graduate from Wesleyan University who is just beginning to get his footing in the big wide world and figure out where he’s going. Although he majored in music, his studies always...

December 31, 2020

Lamprey Rescue with Boyd Kynard – this Monday 8-11 am, Montague

Boyd Kynard is the founder of the Living Rivers School, owner of BK Riverfish and our CT river Obi Wan. He invites us to rescue lampreys with him on Monday morning: Hi All, Sorry to...

September 12, 2020

Bear Pool Vandalized

Bear Pool is a place beloved. It is not only beautiful but is also home to a variety of endangered and threatened species. It is owned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, which is to...

June 12, 2020

? Our Place Summerschool COVID-19 Update #2 ?

Dear Biocitizen Community, On behalf of the board and the staff, I hope you, your family and loved ones are safe and healthy and remain so. Your support and your patience has been crucial to...

June 5, 2020

Biocitizen welcomes Jes Heil, Maine Sea Kayaking Guide and Teacher!!

Biocitizen is pleased to welcome Jes Heil as our Maine Sea Kayaking Guide and Teacher!! She’ll be co-leading Claws: Casco Bay from Saturday July 11 to Thursday July 16! Biocitizen is privileged to have Jes...

February 20, 2020

Job Opening: Living Rivers School Research and Teaching Assistant

Job Announcement: Living Rivers School Research and Teaching Assistant Status: 30+ hours a week, M-F, August 1-22, 2020 Time Frame: Review begins now, position open until filled Biocitizen Inc. is a nonprofit educational institution that...

February 8, 2020

Sabrina Moore’s Environmental Philosophy: on co-founding the Living Rivers School

This post is written by Sabrina Moore, who will assist Dr. Boyd Kynard in our innovative Living Rivers School, that lets middle and high school -aged students participate in conservation biology research that, when published...

June 23, 2019

WOW > Phoebe Gelbard! Off to Cape Horn with International Research Experiences for Students!

Biocitizen began in the forests of Cape Horn, when Kurt Heidinger, Francisca Massardo and Ricardo Rozzi developed Tracing Darwin’s Path, an interdisciplinary learning-adventure that immerses students in the biocultural history of that sublime portion of...

June 13, 2019