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Reflections in Nature: Plenty of similarities between humans and trees

My niece recently finished writing a book on my mother’s family genealogy. She previously had done the same in my father’s family. After reading the two books, I learned that on my mother’s side we are related to a few aristocrats, however on my father’s side, there were some shady ...

Community Outdoors calendar for week of May 27

LYCOMING AUDUBON: RIDER PARK BLUEBIRD TRAIL WHERE: Rider Park WHEN: Tuesdays, beginning May 14 at 8 a.m. NOTES: Bird the Lycoming Audubon Bluebird Trail while monitoring nest boxes. Learn about the Bluebirds, their calls, nests, habitat, and how they raise their young. Please email Bruce ...

Law enforcement awards handed out by PFBC

​HARRISBURG -- The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission announced several awards presented to Waterways Conservation Officers in recognition of outstanding achievements in law enforcement. Awards were presented during the PFBC Board of Commissioners quarterly business meeting on April 29 in ...

Reflections in Nature: A closer look at the Aspen tree

Perhaps when looking at the hillsides now, you will see a stand of trees off in the distance that appear to be covered with white blossoms. However they are not blossoms. You are looking at a stand of female aspen trees unfurling their leaves. During the middle of April, the catkins on the ...