Conservation Corner

While we've covered this topic before, social media is again buzzing with how bad winter is going to be based on Wooly Bear predictions. Join us as we discuss the Wooly Bear and its ability to predict winter weather (or lack thereof).

Join us as we dive into a few news topics that you might not hear otherwise. From fall foliage tours in our state game lands to seagrass populations in the Chesapeake Bay. Find out what's going on here in the Northeastern U.S.

What plans do you need and why? Join Devyn and Cheyenne as they discuss the plans needed to manage excess nutrients on your farm. Remember, we all live downstream.

Join the SCCD as we welcome Mike Kuzma to the District! Mike has recently filled the role of agricultural conservation technician (ACT) and is excited to get some training under his belt and assist the ag producers of Susquehanna County with best management practices and funding opportunities. Get to know Mike as we discuss his background, interests, and what he's most excited about as he starts this new chapter at SCCD.

Go nutty with us as we take a deep dive into the wonderful world of Grey Squirrels in the Northeast! Learn about this charismatic creature and impress your friends with Grey Squirrel fun facts and more!

Join us as we jump into a time machine and travel back to 1776 to observe what species are present or missing from Pennsylvania's landscape. P.S. It didn't take us long to notice a giant difference. Join us to find out what changed!

Here in the northeast, any time outside will lead you to spot the first tree changing color or to hear fewer bird songs in the woods. This inevitably leads us toward shorter days and cooler nights. But before we get there, nature celebrates with a ton of color along our roadside corridors. Join us as we discuss a few of these flowers and some natural history behind each.

We're halfway through a 2-part series on the PA black bear (Ursus americanus). Join us as we discuss past and current studies that are helping improve the species' health and spur population growth.

Forty years ago, it was hard to find a black bear in the state of Pennsylvania. Fast forward to 2026, and you or someone you know has interacted with at least one black bear (if not more) in the last year. What's changed? Find out as we start a 2-part episode on the PA black bear (Ursus americanus).

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the woods... The Lone Star Tick is on the move. No, literally, they chase you! Find out where they are and what you can do to prevent them from finding you. And yes, we cover meat allergies and alpha-gal syndrome too.