Big brown trout, longer than your forearm, don’t get that way by being easy to catch. For the most part, they sulk on the bottom of deep pools, in undercuts or under snags during the day, out of the reach of predators. They might venture out from their lairs to feed on an overcast day for ...
Step into the wonderful world of moths with The Summit: Center for Wellness. This Friday at 9:30 p.m. at The Summit in Laporte there will be a free evening program dedicated to observing and learning about these remarkable nighttime insects. Led by Cheryl Metcalf of the Tunbridge Conservation Commission in Vermont, this family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity to observe and learn about moths. Participants will have the chance to see moths up close and learn about their important role in local ecosystems. Using a scientific technique known as light sheeting, participants ...
For the last month, Mary Alice has been planning, planting, watering and weeding her gardens. She moves flowers and plants around her gardens like some people move furniture around in their homes. Her labor has produced a very pleasing back yard. On one of our beautiful summer mornings, I walked out our back door to be greeted by a splash of colors from her flower gardens; birds, such as the black-capped chickadees, cardinals, robins and phoebes, were singing; the sun was shining and a gentle breeze was blowing. All was right with the world and nature. Suddenly, a crow appeared on ...
I was planning a different article for this week. I spent all week thinking about it, planning my approach and researching the data. Then I read a single social media post and everything changed. That single post was someone complaining about the cost of a fishing license, claiming that it had increased “every year” with nothing to show for it. At first, I thought about responding to the inaccurate claim that the price had increased every year. But a simple Google search shows that it is incorrect. Next, I thought maybe I should address the claim that there is nothing to show for ...
TROUT OF HYNER RUN WHERE: Hyner Run State Park WHEN: Friday, July 3 at 3:30 p.m. NOTES: Join the park naturalist and learn about the different types of trout of Hyner Run. Afterwards, we may have some time to share fish stories. All children must be accompanied by an adult to participate. The program may be modified or canceled in the event of severe weather or new community guidelines. Those interested should meet at the pool. FIREFLIES WHERE: Hyner Run State Park WHEN: Friday, July 3 at 8:30 p.m. NOTES: Join the park naturalist to learn about fireflies and why they ...
The Hughesville Area Public Library held their third annual release of rainbow trout fingerlings at Van Rensselaer Park in Picture Rocks this past week. There were 94 participants, including children of all ages and their parents and grandparents. Library director Penny Johnson acquired a ...
