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Reflections in Nature: A closer look at our wood ducks

While driving across Sugar Creek, I slowed down to look downstream and saw a pair of wood ducks on the water. I pulled the vehicle to the side of the road, grabbed my binoculars and crept back to get a closer look at the ducks. However, before getting to the stream bank, I heard the calling of a wood duck and watched as the pair took flight and flew away. This wood duck incident reminded me of a phone call that I received many years ago from Wes McNett of Canton. When I heard the excitement in his voice, I knew he had something special to tell me. It seemed he had been out turkey ...

Growing dahlias requires a decent amount of work

Dahlias are the epitome of midsummer splendor: beautiful, jewel-toned blooms that range from dainty lollipops to 15-inch dinner plates. Emily Linn, owner of Long Lane Farm — a specialty cut flower farm in Linden offering a flower CSA, market stand and more — noted the amount of work ...

Community Outdoor calendar for week of April 22

AUDUBON EVENT: EARTH DAY OVER THE BRIDGE WHERE: River Walk on the North/Wegman’s side near the river dam. WHEN: Tuesday, April 22 at 6 p.m. NOTES: Fifty-five years ago, Earth Day was initiated as a national expression of appreciation for Earth. Join the Lycoming Audubon Society for a bird walk on the River Walk. With signs and flags, we’ll walk across the Market Street Bridge. Thanks for adding your presence in this simple statement of celebration our beautiful planet. The program is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.lycomingaudubon.org. AUDUBON ...

Muncy Valley offers cowboy action shooting discipline

The North Mountain Sportsman’s Association in Muncy Valley offers a few different shooting disciplines, one of which is cowboy action shooting. This sport was founded in 1987 in California by a few men who thought it would be fun to use single-action pistols, a lever-action rifle and a ...

Process for the elk license applications to see changes

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners met recently in Harrisburg, hearing public comment and conducting official business. The commissioners gave final approval to the 2025-26 hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits, which are outlined in a separate news ...

Beaver dams can improve watersheds in Pennsylvania

Beavers are mostly nocturnal, rarely seen creatures, but their handiwork is apparent on many trout streams to the benefit of fish and other aquatic life as well as waterways. Matt Wilson, CEER Field Station and Freshwater Institute director with Susquehanna University, has closely looked at beaver dams and how they can improve watersheds. He’s even gone as far as working with his students to create Beaver Dam Analogs that mimic the natural barriers created by the furry creatures on streams. Wilson, speaking to the Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited, noted how heavy rainfall ...