Conservation Corner

The corvid family consists of nutcrackers, jackdaws, ravens, crows, jays, magpies, ground jays and treepies.  They are a ridiculously intelligent group of birds that make a lot of noise but go relatively unnoticed by the average person.  Learn about their habits, their ability to recognize faces, and so much more.  

Do you recycle?  There is no better time than now to recycle.  Learn some interesting facts about waste and how we can reduce the amount of waste going to landfills.  

It's the last blooming shrubby tree in the woods.  Find out who pollinates it, how far it shoots seeds, and who in the world still uses it for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. 

What animals are getting ready to hibernate?  What is hibernation? What in the world is torpor? Do plants and trees hibernate?  Find out this and more as Don and Courtney discuss the world of hibernation.

Courtney and Don discuss CWD and its spread in the keystone state.  Find out what it is, where it is, and how to avoid it.

Listen in as we find out a bit about SCCD's new Watershed Specialist!

Mike is one of the newest additions to our staff.  Mike will focus specifically on nutrient management and erosion & sedimentation in Susquehanna County.  Listen to this episode as we find out more about Mike and his passion for protecting our natural resources. 

Dive deeper into the world of migration!  Find out more about birds, eels, and even dragonflies and the semi-annual journeys all each take. 

Join me as I catch up with Robert and find out where he's been since retiring from the Conservation District.  What's he up to next?  Find out about his upcoming classes at the Montrose Adult School

Join me as I catch up with Robert and find out where he's been since retiring from the Conservation District.  What's he up to next?  Find out about his upcoming classes at the Montrose Adult School.