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Reflections in Nature: It’s time of the year where state’s deer herd population declines

During the last week of May and the beginning of June, the deer herd population in Pennsylvania will reach its peak and then begin to decline until the following May when the herd population will be at its lowest point. The reason for the peak during the last week of May and the first week of June is due to most of the fawns are born at that time. During the remainder of the year, natural depreciation occurs as more deer die from predators, road kills, etc., than fawns have been born. The gestation period for the whitetail deer varies from 190 to 210 days. Several factors might ...

Outdoor community calendar for week of June 3

LYCOMING AUDUBON: RIDER PARK BLUEBIRD TRAIL WHERE: Rider Park WHEN: See lycomingaudubon.com for details, as date and time are subject to change NOTES: Bird the Lycoming Audubon Bluebird Trail while monitoring nest boxes. Learn more about the bluebirds, their calls, nests, habitat and how they raise their young. Please email Bruce Buckle at bcbuckle60@gmail.com beforehand to confirm, as the Lycoming Audubuon monitoring schedule is subject to change. This program is free and open to the public. LYCOMING AUDUBON: SUGAR VALLEY FOR PURPLE MARTINS WHERE: Meet at the Williamsport ...

Lending a hand? You can help birds, just by looking around

Maybe you don’t think of yourself as a birder, but you enjoy noticing birds. Perhaps you’ve even used something like the Merlin App to help you figure out what bird woke you up with his raucous song outside your window at 5:30 a.m. Possibly you’ve even heard of a website and app ...

PA Wilds Champion Awards winners are announced

The 2024 PA Wilds Champion Awards winners were announced with numerous individuals with local ties among them. The winners were: • Artisan of the Year: Lynn Kibbe • Best Brand Ambassador: Starr Hill Vineyard and Winery • Business of the Year: Mountain Top and Provisions • Conservation Stewardship: Watershed Conservation Program of Western Pennsylvania Conservancy • Event of the Year: Jakes Rocks Trail Fest • Great Design: Bald Birds Brewing • Great Places: Zippo/Case Museum • Inspiring Youth: Brandy Schimp and Kane PTO • Outstanding Leader: Joshua ...

‘Significant, positive change’ after Tioga River project gets $68M for treatment

Abandoned mine drainage currently causes water pollution in 5,500 miles of Pennsylvania streams, according to the state’s Department of Environmental Protection, and is the second highest cause of stream degradation in the state according to numerous reports, including this fact sheet from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The phenomenon occurs when old coal seams fill with water, washing over minerals and creating a chemical reaction that leads to various minerals and acids to wash into streams. The general outcome is an unlivable and acidic pH and a high level of dissolved and/or ...

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 characters. Working on a genealogy is often referred to as checking on your roots. Webster’s definition of genealogy is known as a history of the descendant of a person or family from an ancestor. Their pedigree or lineage. An unknown author once said families are like branches on a tree, we all ...