A photographic look at the annual Lycoming Creek Angler's Club Fishing Derby which was held on the banks of Lycoming Creek at the Squarewoods Acres Campground north of Trout Run on Saturday. This is the 24th year of the fishing derby for children ages 3-13 with prizes for caught fish and the ...
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Governor’s Invasive Species Council highlighted the importance of the Shapiro administration's investments in protecting native plants, insects, and animals during the fifth annual Pennsylvania Native Species Day in the East Wing Rotunda of the State Capitol ...
After a cold and wet May, we are welcoming the month of June. During the month of June, I usually have several notations in my diary that I had watched turtles attempting to cross the road, however being slow a turtle does not always make it to the other side. The turtles being seen were females that left the water to find a suitable sunny spot to dig a hole to lay her eggs. Turtles are the most familiar and easily recognized of all reptiles. Our word turtle for the reptile is somewhat of a mystery, but it is generally assumed to come from the French word tortue. Our word tortoise ...
A new 287-page paperback book titled “Stream Studies: Research, Stories and Lessons from the Susquehanna River for Students of All Ages” has officially been published and is available for purchase from the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association. The book includes a compilation of pollution and issue-based topics related to the Susquehanna River, with local research and impacts highlighted throughout. The 39-chapter collection of more than 60 stories includes review questions at the end of each story, numerous experiments that students (and families) can do to better understand ...
AUDUBON EVENT: FIRST FRIDAY BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT WHERE: Peter Herdic House (407 W. Fourth St., Williamsport) WHEN: Friday, June 5 from 5-7 p.m. NOTES: A spectacular viewing of bird photographs will be on view this upcoming First Friday. Stop by the Herdic House for hors d’oevres and light beverages with your favorite local birding group. The exhibit includes Richard Allen’s bald eagle photographic collection alongside other local avian photographers. AUDUBON EVENT: THERAPY BREWING BIRD WALK WHERE: Therapy Brewing (3978 Quaker Church Road, Montoursville) WHEN: ...
HARRISBURG — Recently Department of Conservation and Natural Resources secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Laurel Caverns State Park manager Corie Eckman spoke with WITF’s The Spark host Asia Tabb to encourage Pennsylvanians and visitors to take a tour of the Commonwealth’s newest and first ...
