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Outdoors

Loyalsock couple traps local bees for honey production

Rewind just a few years ago, and Loyalsock resident Al Sever didn’t know there was such a thing as trapping bees. It was only a couple years ago he went to buy a few bees from a man in Bloomsburg and was given some traps. Perplexed, Sever asked the guy what they were for. “To catch ...

Reflections in Nature: Wildlife as pets? It’s illegal, and a really bad idea

Young wildlife are beginning to make their appearance. Without a doubt, these young birds and animals are cute and so much fun to watch. It is a great temptation for people to pick up a young bird, bunny, or even a fawn to take home and have as a pet. Not only is taking wildlife home illegal, ...

Shapiro admin. celebrates 2024 ranger trainee grads at Little Buffalo

HARRISBURG — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently visited Little Buffalo State Park for ceremony honoring the 2024 graduates of the department’s ranger trainee academy. “We are proud of our 2024 class of graduates and look forward to ...

Outdoor community calendar for week of June 11

EVENING BIRDING WHERE: Hyner Run State Park and Lake Shore Trail at Little Pine State Park WHEN: Friday, June 14 at 8 p.m. (Hyner Run) and Saturday, June 15 at 8 p.m. (Little Pine) NOTES: Join the naturalist for evening birding on one or two days. The program is held at Hyner Run State ...