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Community Outdoor calendar for Week of August 12

SULLIVAN COUNTY SUMMIT LOOP WHERE: Summit Loop in Laporte WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 14 from 6-8 p.m. NOTES: This is the second field trip in collaboration with the Loyalsock Foundation in Sullivan County. This evening walk will again explore the Summit Trail. There are more than 70 acres adjacent to the Sullivan County School District that are being developed as a recreation area. Forested areas, rock ledges and a bog will offer a variety of habitats to look and listen for birds. For directions on a GPS enter “Summit Loop, Laporte, PA.” Take US Route 220 to Laporte and enter the ...

A look at the latest PFBC board meeting in late July

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission began its quarterly business meeting recently by encouraging anglers and boaters to continue to enjoy summer fishing and boating adventures across the Commonwealth while staying safe and being aware of weather conditions. "There is still plenty of summer left to enjoy the water for fishing, boating, or to just have fun and cool off from the heat," said PFBC president Daniel Pastore. "Because many rivers and streams have been running high due to rainy conditions during the early summer, even more people will be flocking to our ...

Will allowing hunting on Sundays save hunting?

There is no doubt that hunting is less popular than in past years. While there are many reasons for the decline, one of the main reasons given by those who no longer hunt is time. With 40-plus-hour work weeks, other obligations and, if they have children, sporting events, there is little time ...

Reflections in Nature: It’s the month of August, which means grasshoppers are aplenty

During the month of August, be on the lookout for grasshoppers. These grasshoppers were born in the spring and have been going through many molts to become full-grown grasshoppers. Most of the musical insects are straight-winged insects except for the cicada. The straight-winged insects undergo an incomplete metamorphosis, which means that the tiny nymphs that hatch from the eggs are already similar in form to their parents. The nymphs gradually take on the appearance of the adults as they increase in size, and on the last molt, they develop wings. All grasshoppers have ...

Community Outdoor calendar for Week of August 5

DISCOVER SNAKES WHERE: Rider Park WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 7 from 9-10:30 a.m. NOTES: Learn about Pennsylvania snakes from Dr. Mary Kate O’DOnnell. Those who attend will go on a short hike to discover a snake in nature. Those who wish to attend should register by emailing AmyP@FCFPartnership.org or calling 570-321-1500. TREE ID WHERE: Hyner Run State Park and Little Pine State Park WHEN: Friday, Aug. 8 at 3:30 p.m. (Little Pine) and Saturday, Aug. 9 at 3:30 p.m. (Hyner Run) NOTES: Join the park naturalist to learn about the different trees in Hyner Run State Park. There will ...