With eyes on the warming climate and increasing food insecurity, neighborhood gardens are becoming a saving grace for urban communities. Consider the physical and mental health benefits of easy access to green …Read More
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
In 2010, supported by a $1 million Opportunity Grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) completed a 200,000 sq.-ft. expansion of its …Read More
The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s presence at Middle Creek began in 1929 with the addition of 1700-acre State Game Lands 46. By the 1960s Eastern Pennsylvania waterfowl hunters, who had been traveling to …Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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