Conservation Corner

It was the era of the Great Depression. Few jobs, scarcity of food, hardships in every walk of life.  Franklin D. Roosevelt had an idea.  Implement conservation practices and put young men to work.  Both facets of the idea were successful and created many of the state parks and park infrastructure still in use today and provided an income stream for struggling families.  Join us this week as we discuss the benefits of the CCC.   

Maybe you've heard of it.  Maybe your friends love it. Maybe you're avoiding it because you don't know how to say it.  It's Geocaching pronounced (jee-oh-kash-ing).  And it's a great way to get some fresh air, discover a new trail, and find some hidden treasure. Join us as we find out where this hobby originated, how you can get started, and how you can connect with a few groups in the area that will help point you in the right direction.

Did you hear?  3 plants have been added to the list of flora that are no longer available for purchase or trade in the Keystone.  Find out what plants have been banned and why they're such a nuisance.  

Mice leave messes everywhere! Mice get into your food. Mice are a vector for several viruses.  Mice are one of a homeowner's biggest pests.  Join us as we discuss what mice live in Pennsylvania, take a closer look at their habits, and talk about ways to deter them from coming into our homes.

Oooo that smell... Join us as we talk about an invasive pest that snuck over from Asia and now wreaks havoc on agricultural crops.  While the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug can be a headache for farmers, it can also drive homeowners crazy.  Find out how to keep them away and learn a couple of facts about these weird little creatures - this week on the Conservation Corner. 

It's cold and looking for a warm place... It's the arachnid you love to hate!  Join us as we discuss spiders in the keystone state and how to keep them out of your living space.    

Fall is here and that means hunting season is upon us (with archery season starting this Saturday). So, this week, we wanted to talk about ticks and the potential dangers of tick bites.  Join us as we discuss several illnesses associated with ticks and how you can protect yourself and your family.

As the leaves begin to fall, we tend to notice things that had been covered up by the leaves that have grown on trees all summer.  That being said, perhaps you've noticed strange web-like features in some branches of nearby trees.  If so, it could be the work of the Fall Webworm.  Listen in as we discuss this interesting little creature and how you can prevent it from damaging trees around your living space.