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Reflections in Nature: Spring means pollen, and usually sneezing

We spent Easter with our daughter’s family in Pottstown, which is located in Montgomery County. Their magnolia tree, forsythia bushes, tulips and daffodils were all in bloom. On our trip home on Monday, we noticed many lawns being mowed, and commented on how good newly cut grass smells. In a few minutes, Mary Alice sneezed and before long, her eyes were watering and she was scraping her throat. This lasted while we traveled north. When we neared Lewisburg all symptoms ceased. Plants like animals must obey the laws of eugenics, which is the science of improving by selective ...

Shaprio admin announces opening of Laurel Caverns State Park this past week

FARMINGSTON — Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the opening of Laurel Caverns State Park with local leaders in Fayette County. Now the 125th state park and first subterranean state park in Commonwealth ...

Outdoors community calendar for Week of April 13

AUDUBON EVENT: MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING WHERE: Taber Museum (858 W. Fourth Street, Williamsport) WHEN: Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. NOTES: Join the Lycoming Audubon Society for our April chapter meeting at the Taber Museum. Meetings are free and open to the public. This month will feature a quick tour through the avian landscape of our central Pennsylvania woods and the backyards of Stan LeQuire. What song did you hear this spring? This presentation will have practical information for both beginning and experienced birdwatchers. Each participant will receive a checklist/cheat ...

It’s the time of year for antler shed gathering

While it might not be a winter Olympic sport, a winter activity that interests some nature lovers and sportsmen in many parts of the country, including our area: searching the woods for antler sheds. Late February and March mark white-tailed deer season for shedding their antlers. Don’t ...

Program on effective fly patterns compared to what trout tend to eat

We tie a fly to our leader and proceed to fish and that’s OK. But have you ever been curious enough to wonder how our flies compare to what trout actually eat, or what may trigger a trout to take our fly? The Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited presents “How do effective fly patterns really compare to what trout eat” on Wednesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at the Covenant Central Presbyterian Church at 807 W. Fourth Street in Williamsport. Parking and entrance to the church meeting room is at the rear of the building with access off of Campbell Street. We will dive into comparisons ...

SGP Mini-Grant Program awards $40,000 to various projects

LEWISBURG — The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025-2026 Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program. This year’s funding categories included outreach and education; wayfinding and signage; trails and active transportation; and temporary placemaking; and contributed $40,000 to some amazing projects. Congratulations are in order to the following entities for their awarded projects on the Susquehanna Greenway, which cover a range of educational signage, programs, and recreation infrastructure. “This was an especially competitive ...