Conservation Corner

It's Pennsylvania's new state amphibian and it's about to rock your world!  Find out where it lives, how big it gets and why the Eastern Hellbender population is in decline...

Find upcoming events from around the Endless Mountains!

Get to know Nate Harpster, SCCD's newest technician.  Nate discusses his background and shares his excitement for assisting landowners with reducing sediment and excess nutrients in our Susquehanna County's waterways.

Come explore the many ecosystems of Woodbourne Forest Preserve.  Retired naturalist and current chairwoman, Joyce Stone is in the studio to discuss the scenic opportunities, upcoming events, and the beauty that can be found when exploring this local gem.

Ever been on the rail trail system in Susquehanna County?  If the answer is no, you're missing out!  Find out how it all started and what projects are coming around the bend.  Lynn also discusses upcoming events on the rail-trail system.  

Find out all about the Susquehanna County Master Gardener's Program

Did you ever wonder how Eastern Coyotes got to Pennsylvania?  Did you ever wonder why they're so vocal at night?  Maybe you just want to know why we should keep them around.  Wait no more!  All your coyote questions are answered in our most recent episode.  (Spoiler alert: we even talk about wolves)

Now is the time to explore one of spring's best kept secrets - vernal pools!  Listen as Courtney and Don talk about what a vernal pool is and what creatures you might discover in these seasonal wetlands.

Find out what flora and fauna to look for as spring arrives!

Did you ever wonder about how maple syrup is made?  In this episode we discuss the maple syruping hobby and find out what's ailing the sugar maples in the U.S. 

Spring is just around the corner (and so is trout season)!  Listen to this weeks episode as we discuss Pennsylvania's state fish and the upcoming trout season.

Find out what you can do to help our wildlife on #worldwildlifeday

It's finally here!  The Susquehanna County Conservation District is proud to offer the 2019 seedling sale.  Catch up on what species are offered at this years sale .

Join us in the studio as we talk about the factors (invasives, disease, deer, etc)  that can limit your the value of your forested property.

Find out what the Susquehanna County Conservation District is up to in the next couple of months.  This month we also start a new series focused on a closer look at Susquehanna County green spaces.  First up, Salt Springs State Park.

Join us in the studio as we talk with the newest E&S/Nutrient Management tech at the conservation district.  We also talk about World Wetlands Day (February 2nd, 2019) and the importance of wetlands.

As the winter winds blow, we often dream of tropical beaches or warm summer days by the pool.  But what if the cold winter temperatures are a good thing after all?  

Find out a bit about Courtney and her thoughts on her new job at the Susquehanna County Conservation District.

Did you know we have access to a nature center right in our own backyard?  Join us as we discuss all that the Endless Mountains Nature Center has to offer.

Ed Price joins us in the studio to talk about the current trapping season and about all things trapping.

If your farm is located in an Agricultural Security Area, contains contiguous acreage of at least 50 acres, contains at least 50% soils of a capability class I-IV as defined by USDA-NRCS, has at least 50% of the property’s total acreage in current use as harvested cropland (excluding timber harvest), pasture, or grazing land and is not part of a normal farming operation generating farm income, con...

Can bird ID and counting birds in your area help scientists around the world? The answer is YES! Find out how in this episode.

This week we talk with retired Forester, Jim Kessler (owner of Kessler Tree Farm) about Christmas trees. Is it better to buy a real tree or a fake tree? Find out in this episode...

In this episode, we discuss how the NRCS can assist property owners in putting together a conservation plan. We also talk about talk about the white tubes often noticed while driving down our rural roads (CREP Program).

Did you know the turkey almost disappeared from the American landscape? Find out how the wild turkey is doing today...