Conservation Corner

Each autumn, the leaves fall and we rake them up. The leaves are raked, and we bag them up. The leaves are bagged up, and we ship them to the landfill. All of this for what? Join us as we discuss a movement that asks us to keep the leaves in place.

From jams to jelly, juice to wine, we're here for it all! Find out if we have native grapes in PA, the age of the oldest grapevine in the U.S., and how to survive without water in the middle of the woods. Join us as we dive into the world of this favorite fall fruit.

From pumpkin spice lattes to the classic pumpkin pie, you can't have fall without the pumpkin. Join us as we discuss where it came from and discover some crazy facts about this traditional autumn gourd. Don't miss this episode!

The crispiness, the sweetness, the all-around great flavor of one of the world's favorite fruits. Where did it come from and what's the history behind this domesticated darling? Join us as we answer these important questions and explore some fun facts about the apple.

Ladybugs? Lady beetles? What's the difference anyway? Is there a difference? Join us as we discuss the native beetle and its invasive cousin. Don't miss this episode!

Cool, clean, crisp, chemicals? If you're drinking from some of Pennsylvania's streams, that's precisely what you'll get. Join us as we discuss the study that's shedding light on PFAS (forever chemicals) in our state's water.

Join us as we discover the hidden benefits of green roofs, dig into the mystery behind York County, PA mountain lion sightings, and find out more about a 10-year GPS study on whitetail deer. You don't want to miss this episode!

The Susquehanna County Conservation District received a grant from PA DEP to install an interpretive trail on the District grounds. Join us as we speak with the grant coordinator and Chesapeake Bay Specialist, Chris Santore about the trail and all that it will offer! A special thanks to Chris as it is his last week at SCCD. All the best on the newest chapter in your life!

We're wrapping up our series on ticks with some ideas on how to avoid ticks altogether. Join us as we discuss chemicals, plant-based oils, plants that encourage tick habitat (remove them, please!), and easy steps to take that will reduce the chances of you getting bit by a tick. You don't want to miss this episode!

We're halfway through our series and this week we're talking tick borne illnesses. So. Many. Symptoms. Don't miss this episode!

Join us as we continue our series on ticks. This week, we're covering ticks that you just might encounter in the Keystone State (and a few that we're likely to see more of in the coming years). You don't want to miss this episode!

Climb aboard as we fasten our seatbelts for a four-part episode on ticks. This week - the four stages of a tick. You don't want to miss this series!!

Join us as we look at the severity of Canada's wildfires, find out if spots on a Monarch have anything to do with success, learn about a recent re-discovery on the lower Susquehanna, and find out why the Giant African Land Snail is so darn bad. You don't want to miss this episode!

Want to help protect our water resources in the Endless Mountain Region? Join us as we discuss how YOU can get involved as a Master Watershed Steward. We'll explore what projects have taken place so far and some future plans for the program and even discuss what the training program looks like. You don't want to miss this episode!

Join us as we meet our 2023 Susquehanna County Conservation intern.

It's one of the biggest beetles roaming your yard in the northeast. What's the story with the beetle that promptly shows up as our calendars flip the page to June? Join us as we discuss the June bug and the fanfare surrounding this particular insect.

The Black Bear is an incredible species that has slowly moved back into its native range in the Endless Mountains. Join us as we discuss bear interactions and how to stay safe outdoors this summer. You don't want to miss this episode!

It's time for Eco-News! This month we're covering a host of topics relating to animals in the U.S. Join us as we discuss threatened, endangered, and possibly extinct species and the news headlines surrounding these species! You don't want to miss this episode!!

What's all of this talk about keeping your lawn mower parked for an entire month in the spring? Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of this controversial new idea sweeping across the globe. You don't want to miss this episode!

Come celebrate our friends that breathe through their skin! This week we're focusing on the Gray Tree Frog and the Blue Spotted Salamander. Find out where they live, what makes them unique, and of course we'll have some fun facts too. You don't want to miss this episode!!

It's May, which means we're closer to summer and entering a month-long celebration of wetlands (because it's American Wetlands Month)! Join us as we talk about four reasons to love wetlands (yes there's more) and stay till the end when we find out what a construction company found in a local former wetland. Don't miss this episode!

Join us as we discuss hard-hitting eco topics that are making the headlines this month. From spiders to birds, and from El Nino to bugs, you don't want to miss this episode!

Join us as we dive into the history of Earth Day. Once you've learned where it all started and some of the regulations and agencies that were formed thanks to earth day and its founders, stay tuned for some ideas on how you can be a better steward of our planet.

It's Spring in the Northern Hemisphere and that means many are gearing up for the gardening season. As you get ready to plant your veggies this season, be on the lookout for Asian Jumping Worms. Not sure what they look like or maybe why they're invasive? Join us as we discuss all this and more!

Hooray! The spring equinox has arrived and with it, the sounds of spring... Join us as we dive deep into the world of Spring Peepers ( Pseudacris crucifer). We'll talk about everything from their Latin name to why they peep in the first place. We even discuss what happens to these little animals when ice forms on the water that they call home.