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Outdoors

Cicada Brood XIV, first recorded by the Pilgrims, is emerging once again

Cicada Brood XIV, first recorded by the Pilgrims, is emerging once again The first insects in what will become a massive, 13-state swarm of cicadas has begun emerging in the South, a biological marvel that will begin slowly making its way north as temperatures rise, bringing with it millions ...

Plenty of large bears were harvested in Pennsylvania in 2024

HARRISBURG — They don’t grow them this big everywhere, but Pennsylvania has its share of giant bears. Released by the Game Commission, the 2024 bear harvest totals prove that yet again. Consider the Venango County bear Heath Bromley, of Titusville, got with a crossbow in October. It ...

Reflections in Nature: A closer look at our wood ducks

While driving across Sugar Creek, I slowed down to look downstream and saw a pair of wood ducks on the water. I pulled the vehicle to the side of the road, grabbed my binoculars and crept back to get a closer look at the ducks. However, before getting to the stream bank, I heard the calling ...

Growing dahlias requires a decent amount of work

Dahlias are the epitome of midsummer splendor: beautiful, jewel-toned blooms that range from dainty lollipops to 15-inch dinner plates. Emily Linn, owner of Long Lane Farm — a specialty cut flower farm in Linden offering a flower CSA, market stand and more — noted the amount of work that ...

Community Outdoor calendar for week of April 22

AUDUBON EVENT: EARTH DAY OVER THE BRIDGE WHERE: River Walk on the North/Wegman’s side near the river dam. WHEN: Tuesday, April 22 at 6 p.m. NOTES: Fifty-five years ago, Earth Day was initiated as a national expression of appreciation for Earth. Join the Lycoming Audubon Society for ...