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Outdoors

Being present with nature in new ways

Just be present where you are. This sage advice is advised in many current mental and physical health modalities aimed to support relaxation and decreased stress: yoga, tai chi and meditation classes, for example. Increasingly, school teachers teach this skill to help kids learn to settle ...

Make sure to watch for short-eared owls this winter

February is an excellent time for seasoned birders and casual nature enthusiasts to watch for one of Pennsylvania’s more delightful raptors: the elusive short-eared owl. Among our state’s winter visitors, these enigmatic owls stand out not only for their beauty but also for their ...

Reflections in Nature: Spiders and webs, a closer look at them

One day last week I felt energetic and decided it was time to clean out our basement. I was making great progress until I walked into a cobweb. The web stuck to my head (mostly my face) like glue. I went wild trying to remove the cobweb from my head and face. Have you ever walked into a ...

Outdoors community calendar for week of Feb. 24

AUDUBON EVENT: CHAPTER MEETING WHERE: Taber Museum at 858 W. Fourth Street in Williamsport WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. NOTES: Join Lycoming Audubon Society for the program “Mid-Atlantic Pelagic Birding: the where, the when and the what” presented by Paul Guris. This program ...

Non-native vs. invasive: how each impacts our environment

I follow a lot of different publications and social media regarding the outdoors, especially here in the Keystone State. One of the benefits of the Internet is the ability to access so much information quickly, all from the comfort of your living room. Whether it is a hunting forum from the ...