Trees have been around since the beginning of time. They are vital to our shared ecosystem and provide critical functions of absorbing and storing carbon that help combat climate change while also …Read More
Author: Kelly McGinley
Native Plants: It’s For the Birds!
Birds are important members of a functioning ecosystem. They control pests, pollinate plants, disperse seeds, and some are even members of the environment’s clean-up crew. They also provide endless hours of entertainment …Read More
Time to Jump in the (Vernal) Pool!
Shared with permission from the DCNR Bureau of Forestry’s Forest Fridays archive. As days begin to lengthen and thoughts turn to spring, one of the earliest signs of the forest reawakening are …Read More
Spring Ephemerals: More Than Pretty Flowers
Shared with permission from the DCNR Bureau of Forestry’s Forest Fridays archive. March weather is known for its extremes from bitter cold to well-above-normal temperatures. You might think these weather swings would …Read More
Avian Biodiversity at Waggoner’s Gap
The Kittatinny Ridge is recognized as a globally significant migration flyway and Pennsylvania’s largest Important Bird Area (IBA). Waggoner’s Gap Hawk Watch is a 125-acre rock outcrop situated atop the Kittatinny Ridge …Read More
Come Soar with Bird Town Pennsylvania
Birds are a vital part of our ecosystem and bring beauty and joy to our environment. They eat over 400-500 tons of insects a year, disperse seeds, provide pollination services and keep …Read More
Winter Wanderers – Golden Eagles
Many residents of Pennsylvania are fortunate to catch frequent glimpses of Bald Eagles throughout the year, often flying over highways and urbanized areas, highlighting the dramatic recovery of our national symbol. However, …Read More
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Coordinates Hawk Watches
Since the 1990s the Kittatinny Ridge has been recognized as one of the preeminent corridors for North American raptor migration, concentrating more birds than any other corridor in eastern North America, excepting …Read More
Fall Raptor Migration in Pennsylvania
The Kittatinny Ridge is recognized as a globally significant migration flyway and Pennsylvania’s largest Important Bird Area (IBA). At least 16 species of hawks, eagles, falcons and vultures, and more than 150 …Read More
Paddle Into Summer in the Pocono Mountains
With 150 lakes and 170 river miles to explore, it’s no surprise that the Pocono Mountains is a paradise for paddlers of all sorts. Whether you prefer kayaking, canoeing, rafting, tubing, whitewater rafting, or stand-up paddleboarding, there …Read More