Partnering and collaboration were among central themes of the Environmental Literacy Northcentral Hub Ripple Effect Convening held for more than 50 educators in June across multiple sites in the greater Williamsport area. “Getting to go to numerous locations and talking with the ...
Whether you’re kayaking down the Susquehanna River, hiking the Greenway trails or enjoying a summer swim, sun protection is essential. But did you know your choice of sunscreen doesn’t just affect your skin—it can also impact the health of the Susquehanna River itself? Many popular ...
With summer well underway, many Pennsylvanians will be heading to the beaches of nearby New Jersey, Delaware or Maryland. While on vacation many will consider taking advantage of the various fishing opportunities found throughout the area but are reluctant to do so because they have never fished in saltwater before. Do not let this stop you from casting a line. What keeps visiting anglers from trying new waters while on vacation? First, there is the concern that they do not know where to fish. Second, the belief that they do not have the proper gear. Both these issues can be easily ...
I opened the door of the kitchen cupboard to get the peanut butter and saw an ant scampering away. I quickly dispatched the ant. Now I have a problem. If I tell Mary Alice about seeing an ant, she will take everything out of the cupboard and begin scrubbing. I think I’ll keep quiet since I don’t believe that one ant makes an infestation. Later my problem was solved when Mary Alice opened the cupboard door and saw an ant, she immediately declared war. She decided to use a liquid ant killer that we had from last year. When I read the small print on the bottle label, I learned what ...
Every day, Aubrey LaFon was surrounded with beautiful views. There were gorges and canyons that she ran by. Then she saw plenty of farmlands. It was a 165-mile stretch between Colorado and Nebraska that LaFon ran through. And while she was roughly 1,200 miles away from Pennsylvania, LaFon ...
If you want your kids and yourself to be healthier and more peaceful, develop keener observation skills and improved mental health practices, get outdoors. Obvious benefits to kids’ physical health include increased heart pumping (aerobic exercise). Outdoor activities support coordination ...
