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Reflections in Nature: A look at the good, and bad, fathers in the animal kingdom

On Sunday, June 21, we will celebrate Father’s Day. The idea of Father’s Day was conceived by Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Washington. After listening to a Mother’s Day sermon, Dodd decided to have a special day to honor her father, William Smart, who was a Civil War veteran. Smart was a widower and raised his six motherless children on the family farm. A day in June was chosen for the first Father’s Day celebration. This date has been celebrated annually since 1972 when President Richard Nixon signed the public law making it permanent. If you are a father, chances are on ...

The Shapiro admin invests in forests, waterways, wildlife

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 ...

Outdoors community calendar for week of June 16

AUDUBON EVENT: SUGAR VALLEY BIRD WALK WHERE: Sugar Valley (meet at Pine Creek Rail Trail in Jersey Shore) WHEN: Thursday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m. NOTES: We will meet at the Pine Creek Rail Trail parking area in Jersey Shore to carpool to an Amish farm, joining a family which has had unusual success in having mertins return each to their four condominiums. Anyone interested should email lycomingaudubon@gmail.com for more details or to sign up for our listserv. INSECT SAFARI WHERE: Little Pine State Park and Hyner Run State Park WHEN: Friday, June 19 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. NOTES: Join ...

What makes worms such great bait for fishing?

Every angler has a favorite bait and every angler has a million reasons why their favorite is better than everyone else’s. But when it comes down to the number of fish landed and the number of species that will take one, nothing beats the common earthworm. But what makes the worm such great bait? Lets count the ways. Easy to get One of my favorite baits for striped bass is eels. My biggest fish were all caught on eels and I have never been skunked when using them. But they are hard to find and, when I can find them, they are expensive. Not the case with worms. Anyone with a ...

Protect our state game lands

As debate continues over the proposed Allenwood data center project, one issue deserves far more public attention: several proposed high-voltage transmission line routes appear to pass directly through Pennsylvania State Game Lands in Lycoming County. For many residents, these lands are not empty space on a map. They are public lands held in trust for all Pennsylvanians, places where families hunt, hike, and enjoy the outdoors. Sportsmen and conservationists have spent generations helping preserve them through license fees, taxes, and conservation efforts. They were never intended to ...

SGP Adventure Book meant to educate

The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership is encouraging schools, educators, libraries, camps and after school programs across Pennsylvania to take advantage of a limited-time opportunity to receive free copies of the Susquehanna Greenway Adventure Book for educational use. Packed with puzzles, games, safety tips, fun facts and interactive pages, the Susquehanna Greenway Adventure Book encourages kids to explore the outdoors while learning about nature, stewardship, and the importance of our river environments. The booklet features activities focused on river ecology, hiking and paddling ...