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Outdoor community calendar for week of August 4

SUMMER AMBIENCE WHERE: Little Pine State Park and Hyner Run State Park WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 8 at 8:30 p.m. (Little Pine) and 3:30 p.m. (Hyner Run) NOTES: Join the naturalist for a relaxing evening to hear summer ambience. Topics of discussion will center around what is being heard. This is designed to be an informal program. All children must be accompanied by an adult in participate. The program may be modified or canceled in the even tof severe weather or new state or community guidelines. Those interested in the Little Pine program should meet at the boat launch. Please ...

Learning about our birds, contributing to science

We connect to the bird world in many ways. The most popular and intimate way is at our bird feeders. For many, curiosity and appreciation of birds that started in our backyards enticed us to know more, to learn bird names and to experience the diversity of bird life beyond our ...

Time to watch your weight when it comes to fish casting

If you are not catching as much fish as your buddy, it might be time to pay attention to your weight. No, not your waistline. That is someone else’s column. I’m talking about how much weight you are using on your line. The wrong weight equals the wrong presentation equals less fish caught. It’s a good bet you already know what too little weight means. Without enough weight, you can’t cast properly. Without enough weight, you can’t penetrate the deep cover. Without enough weight, your lure will take too long to reach the bottom. Without enough weight, your lure will be swept ...

Reflections in Nature: The extra flow of resin from pine trees has been valuable

Recently, we had a very large evergreen tree cut down in our front yard. This tree was only a seedling when I planted it more than 50 years ago. I had mistakenly planted the seedling too close to the house, and through the years it was necessary to cut off branches that were touching the house. The tree cutters cut the trunk and branches into smaller pieces and hauled all away. There were several small branches left behind and I carried them to my truck. When finished I noticed and felt that my hands were black and sticky from the pitch This reminded me of how the evergreen trees ...

Susquehanna Greenway Outdoor Expo celebrates its fifth year on Saturday

There’s no denying it—the Susquehanna River is one of Pennsylvania’s greatest natural treasures, offering endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. From paddling and fishing to hiking, biking, wildlife watching, and camping, more people than ever are discovering the beauty and ...