Conservation Corner

From meteor showers to light pollution, listen in this week as we find out what's going on in nature after the sun goes down.  We might even talk about potato chips in this episode...

Some love them, some can't stand them...  It's the dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)!  And since they're popping up everywhere, why not find out more about the plant we love to hate?  Who knows, maybe after listening to this weeks episode, you'll have a new-found appreciation for the lowly dandelion.

Wild and managed pollinators face numerous stressors.  Join us in this episode, as we discuss some likely pollinators in your backyard and how YOU can help them out.

As a planet, we're trying to find and define a new normal.  But sometimes we fail to remember that nature is still there, doing its thing.  Water is still flowing, plants are still growing, birds are still migrating, and the sun is still shining behind the clouds.  Step outside and take a deep breath.  

Today on the show, we discover a few websites that are highlighting the nature around us.  We also discuss signs of the spring season (phenology) around northeastern Pennsylvania.      

Social distancing has made it a challenge to keep kids (and ourselves) occupied with worthwhile activities.  Our latest episode covers some great websites that keep kids interested in science and nature.  Enjoy!

Ever wonder about the history of fire in Pennsylvania?  Join us this week as we discuss a short history of fire in the Commonwealth and how it is used today as an essential tool by natural resource managers. 

So you want to do some work in or around the water...  Do you need a permit to do the work?  Find out on this week's show. 

Step outside and get a little fresh air!  In this episode, we discuss how going outside can be good for your brain, body, and overall health.  Enjoy! 

They disappeared (for the most part) and now they're back!  Find out what happened to River Otters and Fishers in Pennsylvania and if the re-introduction of these species has been successful. 

Do you have livestock? Horses? A hobby farm?  Today on the show, we find out who needs a manure management plan, a nutrient management plan,   or maybe just technical assistance from one of our ag technicians.