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Community Outdoor calendar for week of June 10

CRITTERS OF THE CREEK WHERE: Hyner Run State Park and Little Pine State Park WHEN: Friday, June 13 at 3:30 p.m. (Hyner Run) and Saturday, June 14 at 3:30 p.m. (Little Pine) NOTES: Join the park naturalist in the program Critters at the Creek to learn about some different aquatic insects that call Hyner Run home. There will also be a craft. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The program may be modified or canceled in the event of severe weather or new community guidelines. Those interested in the Hyner Run program should meet beside the pool. ...

Ripple Effects Environmental Literacy coming to area

​​Educators of all types and backgrounds are encouraged to attend the special full-day Ripple Effect Environmental Literacy Convening event on Tuesday, June 17, in Williamsport. “The convening is the culmination of multiple years of effort to create a Northcentral Pennsylvania ...

Exploring health benefits of things to do along Susquehanna

Fresh air, sunshine, and a dose of adventure—what’s not to love? Whether you’re paddling down the Susquehanna River, cruising along a riverside bike path, or unwinding on a park bench, the Susquehanna Greenway offers countless ways to reconnect with nature. But here’s the best ...

Community Outdoor calendar for week of June 3

INSECT SAFARI WHERE: Little Pine State Park and Hyner Run State Park WHEN: Friday, June 6 at 3:30 p.m. (Little Pine) and Saturday, June 7 at 3:30 p.m. (Hyner Run) NOTES: Join the park naturalist for an insect safari and learn some of the characteristics of an insect and also go on a walk to look for different insects and their cousins. There will be a craft. This program is intended for children, but anyone is free to attend. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The program may be modified or canceled in the event of severe weather or new ...

CHIRPING AWAY: A closer look at Pennsylvania’s songbird mimics

With one of the largest shares of Appalachian Mountains among all the eastern states, Pennsylvania is home to many dozens of songbirds that fill our forestlands each summer. These voracious insectivores not only protect forest trees from overgrazing by insects, but also produce a rich array ...