Conservation Corner

The countdown continues! February 13 marks the start of the Great Backyard Bird Count, and this episode is sure to help you prepare. Join us this week as we discuss the Purple Finch and the Mourning Dove - two more familiar faces at a lot of birdfeeders here in the Northeast. A couple of laughs and some wild facts are guaranteed!

It's all leading up to that moment. February 13 marks the start of the Great Backyard Bird Count, and we're helping you get ready. Join us this week as we discuss the Dark-Eyed Junco and the White-Breasted Nuthatch - two familiar faces at most birdfeeders in the Northeast. Cool facts and identification features are definitely on the menu for this week!

Grandpa did it, Dad carried on the tradition, and boy, is it relaxing. But that seed? What's the history of feeding birds? What's the deal with seed, suet, and pellets? Join us as we do a deep dive into birdseed and the birdfeeding industry. You know there'll be a few surprises along the way!

Buckle your seatbelts, this episode is about to get crazy. You know the song, but do you know the fruit? Join us as we delve into the wonderfully weird world of figs. Don't say we didn't warn you.

The title sounds technical, but that's why the Conservation District is here! Join Conservation Specialist, Logan Fowler, as he breaks down a few regulations that might help you save time and money before starting your next backyard project.

Cranberries are synonymous with Thanksgiving and Christmas, but why? Join us as we explore the wide world of Cranberries and get to know this tart little fruit better.

Every autumn in the northeast, leaves fall - well, most of them anyway. Join us as we discuss the concept of marcescence and why some leaves hang on till spring.

If a tree falls in the middle of the woods and... Well, you know the rest of that one. But the bigger question is, does it make an impact? The answer is an overwhelming, YES! Join us as we discover what happens to the ground around a fallen tree in the middle of the forest and how these dead trees create several new mini ecosystems.

Walking through the forests of the northeast, you might notice an oddly out-of-place tree here and there. These trees are large, old, and often found with low, spreading branches. Join us as we introduce you to the fascinating history of sentinels and how they came to be in our forests.

Oftentimes, we tend to look ahead, but fail to look up. Join us as we focus on some celestial activities and learn more about meteor showers.