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 star...

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.

Join Devyn Voda and guest Olivia Martin as they discuss two diseases that are affecting amphibians worldwide!

It's on the tip of everyone's tongue. Ticks! Join us as we discuss the Asian Longhorned and why this tick could be enemy #1 in the next five years.

Every late spring and early summer, a chorus of frogs announces that they are looking for mates. But one particular species can fool the untrained ear. If you're looking for this species, forget it. They are camouflage masters. Join us as we discuss the Gray Tree frog and find out how unique this frog really is.

Turn on the TV or scroll through your social media feed, and chances are you've heard about the New World screwworm. But should we be concerned, or is this just another headline designed to grab our attention? Join us as we take a closer look at this ordinary-looking fly with an extraordinary and disturbing life cycle.

It's summer (well, almost), and that means we have a new intern. Join us as we meet Olivia Martin and find out where she's been going to college and what her plans are after graduation.

We're in the final week of Tier 1 Invasive Insects of Greatest Concern. Join us to see if Asian hornets are a real concern in PA and how to identify these wily creatures.

Brace yourself! Two insects are on the move. Both are Tier 1 Invasive Insects of Greatest Concern. Learn more about the Asian Long-Horned Beetle (ALB) and the Winter Moth, and find out what you can do to prevent them from destroying forests across the Keystone State.

We're back! And today we're talking eco-news! Join us as we discuss PA's levels of invasive pests and what the state is doing to prevent their destruction. What else do we have up our sleeve? How about treated lumber that won't poison your food or family? Join us as we cover all this and a few fun facts to boot!

The short, cold days of winter are over, and spring is officially here. Join us as we discuss how a few flowers have found a way to take advantage of the bright sunlight on the forest floor before leaves come out on trees.

American Eels are a big deal. They hang out in saltwater. Swim into freshwater. Slink over land. Eat invasives. But need clean water no matter where they swim. Populations are down, but not for long! Join us as we chat with SCCD Watershed Specialist, Jill Pagnotti, and find out more about this incredible species. Find out how a few eels became our temporary pets at the office. And how you can cele...

They don't throw stuff (besides dirt). They don't really like wood. So, what's up with that chubby critter called the Woodchuck? Join us as we discover the secret world of the whistle pig. And perhaps we'll learn exactly what they spend their days doing if they're not throwing sticks in a pile.

Cold, clean water in Pennsylvania supports some of the most spectacular native fish in the Keystone State. The Brook Trout, a small but stunning native, can turn any stream into a fly fisher’s dream. Meanwhile, the Brown Trout, one of the most heavily stocked species in PA, can significantly impact native populations, often reducing or restricting the Brook Trout’s natural range. Join us as we exp...

Warm spring rains bring out many organisms that have been hiding all winter. But what about those extremely long worms nicknamed the nightcrawler? Join us as we uncover the mystery of this worm and why they show up in our lawns and sidewalks some nights and not others.

Here in Pennsylvania (and pretty much everywhere), data centers seem to be on the tip of everyone's tongue. Join us as we explore the environmental ramifications of these gargantuan projects.

Social media, for a few generations now, has been the barber shop/salon of yesteryear. Storytelling. Gossip. Half-truths. But one thing is for certain. Joe Schmo is an expert Mountain Lion biologist. Today, we’re here to help you better understand the history of mountain lions in Pennsylvania and just how likely it is that your uncle's friend's neighbor's mechanic actually saw one in h...