HARRISBURG — Applications are now open for the 2026 Wild Resource Conservation Program (WRCP), which offers grants to support research and conservation projects that protect Pennsylvania’s native wildlife, plants, and ecosystems. The program, which is overseen by the Department of ...
Mary Alice and I have just decorated our home with patriotic buntings for Memorial Day. Although we do fly our flag on special occasions, we decided to also put it out on every non- rainy day until the America’s 250th birthday. “You’re a grand old flag, “You’re a high-flying ...
AUDUBON EVENT: ROBERT PORTER ALLEN BIRD WALK WHERE: 721 E. Mountain Avenue in Williamsport WHEN: Friday, May 22 at 10 a.m. NOTES: Please join us for a co-sponsored event with the James V. Brown Library. Registration is available through the library: program titled “Exploring Spring Birds and Wildflowers.” It will be a leisurely stroll ideal for children ages 5 through 12. Please register at jvbrown.libcal.com/event/15846080. TERRIFIC TREES WHERE: Little Pine State Park and Hyner Run State Park WHEN: Friday, May 22 at 3:30 p.m. (Hyner Run) and 7:30 p.m. (Little Pine) ...
Natalie Brown kneels beside a humming wet lab setup at Commonwealth University-Lock Haven, calipers in hand, measuring the promise of Pennsylvania’s streams. The master’s candidate in biology regularly tests how everyday rocks could supercharge freshwater mussel recovery in the West ...
Despite the overwhelming evidence to the contrary, far too many hunters risk permanent hearing loss season after season. Are you doing everything you can to protect your future health, or are you paying a higher price for your next trophy than you realize? There was a time not too long ago when shooters would flood the range with all the latest firearms, best ammunition and best optics money could buy, but leave one critical piece of equipment behind — hearing protection. These were not soldiers training for war, police officers completing a qualification or even new shooters ...
The Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeping Association’s annual summer and early fall Floating Classroom series is gearing up for the 2026 season with a new lineup of programs and presenters. The first four programs, covering July and August, have been selected and include: • July 7 — Geological history of the Susquehanna: Interactive, hands-on program looking at rocks and rock formations of the Susquehanna River basin and historical impacts on the flow. The program is with Andrew Rockhound and friends. • July 14 — Plastics and the Susquehanna: This program will provide a deep ...
