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Shapiro admin highlights Lyme disease, tick bite prevention at recent visit

NEWPORT — Representatives from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health, Conservation and Natural Resources and Environmental Protection visited Little Buffalo State Park in Perry County recently to highlight the importance of taking precautions to prevent Lyme disease and tick bites. “Spending time outdoors supports physical and mental well-being. When outdoors, I encourage Pennsylvanians to take some simple steps to protect their health,” said DOH Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen. “Take a few extra minutes before heading out the door to apply and carry sunscreen to prevent sunburns, ...

Community Outdoor calendar for week of July 15

FREE BIRDING EVENTS IN SULLIVAN COUNTY WHERE: Various locations (read below) WHEN: Throughout July and August NOTES: Loyalsock Foundation is partnering with local bird enthusiasts and the Lycoming Audubon Society to deliver a series of birding walks and programs this summer. We invite the community to celebrate our winged friends at The Summit: Center for Wellness campus in Laporte. • JULY 1-31: Summit Bird Safari photo challenge (online) • JULY-AUGUST: Backyard Bird Chronicles Book Club • JULY 17: Creating bird collages • AUGUST 14: Birding Walk led by Sara ...

Mineral vs. mainstream? A look into the benefits of mineral sunscreen

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 ...

Many Pennsylvanians will enjoy fishing in saltwater this summer

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 ...

Reflections in Nature: Ants may just be our most interesting insect

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 ...