An aquatic ecologist with ample experience in studying urban streams and stormwater issues, Dr. Leslie Rieck has developed an appreciation for the city of Williamsport’s place within the flow of the greater Susquehanna watershed. “It is such a unique river town. You have these ...
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 ...
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 ...
HARRISBURG — The new Sunday hunting days for 2025 have been set. The Pennsylvania Game Commission today announced that beginning Sept. 14, and through the second Sunday in firearms deer season Dec. 7, all Sundays that fall within established hunting seasons will be included as part of ...
There’s no denying it—the Susquehanna River is a natural treasure, offering endless possibilities for outdoor adventure. From paddling and hiking to biking and birding, interest in exploring this incredible waterway has surged in recent years. But knowing where to start, what gear to ...
Our local forests have far fewer oak trees than were present in the 1800s and yet, of all our native trees, the oak tree is the single most important tree species for supporting a forest ecosystem. Why do entomologists and botanists claim this unique accolade for oak trees? Oaks support ...
