Conservation Corner

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

Learn some history about how we're keeping our air water and soil clean.  Have we made progress? Find out how Pennsylvania ranks in pollution prevention and how the conservation district is helping reduce pollution in our county's watersheds.

It's been said that the autumn foliage in the northeast is one of the best displays of fall color in the world.  Find out the science behind all of our fall colors.

Don and Courtney talk about their favorite apps geared toward the outdoors.  What's your favorite outdoor app?  Comment on our instagram page https://www.instagram.com/susquehanna_cty_conservation/

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.

This week, Ben Rebuck of the Pennsylvania Game Commission is in the studio.  We're gearing up for the fall hunting season and discussing pressing topics like Sunday hunting and the opening day of rifle deer season.  Find out about 2019-2020 regulation changes and more!  

Don and Courtney talk about a few of the outdoor adventures that each has enjoyed over the spring and summer months. 

Don and Courtney tackle the subject of Pennsylvania's aquatic invaders and how to prevent the spread of these unwanted guests.

If you haven't biked, hiked, walked, or ran on the D&H Rail Trail yet, you're missing out!  Get a taste of what you're missing on the latest episode of the Conservation Corner.

Find out about the world of Ginseng ( Panax quinquefolius) right here in Pennsylvania.

Today we're continuing our theme of appreciation for our freshwater resources.  Hear about 2 recent PA fish records that were broken, what's being caught out of the Susquehanna, some lesser known rules and regulations for watercraft, and fishing through the seasons.  

July has been proclaimed Lake Appreciation Month by Governor Wolf because he understands the importance of our larger freshwater ecosystems.  Listen this episode to learn more about the lakes in Susquehanna County and why they're a vital part of the region we live in. 

What happened to all of our bats in the region?  What good are they anyway?  Good friend or good riddance?  Find out on this week's episode.

Have you been noticing trees in the area that haven't got their leaves yet?  Trees that seem to be loosing bark?  Find out what might be happening to those trees in our latest episode (hint: it has to do with an invasive species).

Why do we celebrate pollinator week?  How did it get started?  Who are our pollinators and how can we help them?  Find out this and more in our latest edition of Conservation Corner.

Learn about the largest river that runs through our area - the Susquehanna River.

Find out more about what the conservation district does and how we can assist landowners.  Also meet our new 2019 summer intern! 

How many species of ticks live in Pennsylvania?  What about the black-legged tick (deer tick)?  How do ticks spread? What kind of life cycle do ticks have?  Find out all this and more...