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Community Outdoor calendar for week of June 17

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS THROUGH ART, SESSION 1 WHERE: Rider Park WHEN: Tuesday, June 17 (6-8 p.m.) ... Thursday, June 19 (6-8 p.m.) ... Tuesday, June 24 (6-8 p.m.) ... Thursday, June 26 (6-8 p.m.) NOTES: Join Julie Hulslander as she guides you through the process of making your environmentally focused art oster. We will laminate the posters for longevity so they can be displayed. This is a free family friendly event. Sign up for one or both sessions at the Rider Park website. CCC OF HYNER RUN WHERE: Hyner Run State Park and Little Pine State Park WHEN: Friday, June 20 at ...

Sunday hunting bill passes state House of Representatives

HARRISBURG — Legislation that would fully repeal Pennsylvania’s Sunday hunting ban passed the state House of Representatives today and now heads to the Senate for consideration. Introduced by Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Allegheny, House Bill 1431 was approved by the House Game and Fisheries ...

Telescope at Little Pine honors longtime EIT, ranger Charles Probst

Charles Probst was an environmental interpretation technician and park ranger for 25 years at Little Pine State Park. He was a mainstay at the park from 1980 until 2005. That long dedication to Little Pine State Park has resulted his memory being carried on in his honor after he passed ...

Fishing for some answers regarding the moon phases

Have you ever been told that the phases of the moon affect fishing? Do you follow lunar calendars to see which days are best to hit the water? Chances are a good deal of you answered yes to one or both of these questions, but the real question is does any of it matter? I cannot remember if the moon phases were a part of learning to fish. My dad taught me to fish and would take my brother and me fishing whenever the opportunity arose. I don’t remember anything being a consideration other than wanting to and having the time. However when I started saltwater fishing, the moon was an ...

Reflections in Nature: Multiflora rose was once known as America’s living fence

Have you noticed the many bushes, with white blossoms, that are growing along our roadways and reverting fields? This bush that is known as multiflora rose has a very interesting history. I am sure that you have all heard the expression “good fences make good neighbors.” In the spring, one back-breaking chore that a farmer always has is that of repairing fences. These fences are expensive in maintaining; however, they are important in keeping cattle from straying onto neighboring properties. At first, fencing materials were abundant. The farmers made fences from stumps that had ...

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. ...