Conservation Corner

Fortunately, we live in an area where there are only a few venomous snakes. Join us as we discuss a rattlesnake that inhabits areas of western Pennsylvania. You don't want to missssssssssss this episode.

Join us for environmental news hitting the headlines this month! From the dramatic and sensationalistic to the overlooked eco-news stories - we cover it all...

Join us as we explore a native wildflower with a few different common names and colors!

Meet Jill, our new watershed specialist for the Susquehanna County Conservation District. Join us as we discuss her personal interests and find out what's just around the corner for her at the Conservation District!

It's an episode about PA's ducks! Did you know there are two separate groups of ducks in the Keystone State? Join us as we dive into the subject and paddle into new territory. We even take a closer look at a few common ducks and get more familiar with their natural history.

It's summer, and that means we've hired an intern for the 2025 summer season! Join us as we interview Ava Davis. From horseback riding to mud snails, and so much more. Don't miss this episode!

Here in the northeast, a showy flower appears along roadsides and once-disturbed areas from late spring to early summer. But far too often, people mistake this invasive species for the displaced native flower that dots the region. Join us as we clear up the confusion and talk about the natural history of both Phlox and Dame's Rocket.

It's spring, and that means baby animals are everywhere! But what should you do if you find one that is injured or in distress? Join us as we discuss what you should do in various scenarios when encountering newborn wildlife.

Think newly discovered mammals are a thing of the past? Think again. A new subspecies of fox has just been found! Join us as we uncover the story of the ‘New England Highland Fox’—where it lives, what makes it unique, and why scientists are so intrigued.

Here in the Susquehanna River basin, we have quite a variety of fish species in our waterways and waterbodies. But which ones migrate? And where exactly do they go? Join us as we talk about two species of fish that may travel up to 12,000 miles during their lifetime!

We've packed a ton into this episode! Join us as we talk about goats, ants, turtles, and AI (in no particular order). Avoid the drama of TV news and listen to this show!

With warmer weather right around the corner, it's a perfect time to start planning for summer. This week we're chattin' it up with Endless Mountain Heritage Region's Executive Director, Cain Chamberlin - and boy, do they have a lot of events in store for 2025! Join us as we discuss the upcoming paddle on Susquehanna County's stretch of the Susquehanna River, a Mother's Day...

May is American Wetlands Month! Join us as we blow up six common misconceptions about wetlands. Who knows? You might just find a spot in your heart for those mosquito hotels after all.

Did you ever hear the saying "birds of a feather, flock together"? Join us as we take a deep dive into two types of bird behavior: flocking and murmuration (think of a giant living cloud of birds). And maybe, just maybe, we'll discover a few reasons why our feathered friends stick together.

We're flying high in this episode and sinking our teeth into a few species of bats that live in the Keystone State. Join us as we hang out and discuss the Indiana & Eastern small-footed bat. Then, we will end the show with a simple thought on why bats should be appreciated.

These days, there's a holiday for everything... From "Talking Like a Pirate Day" to "No Socks Day", there's always something to celebrate. But why not celebrate something worthwhile that fills your refrigerator and creates better health for you and your family? Join us on this episode as we discuss the history of National Gardening Day and give you five great tips to ha...

You have a smartphone. You walk outside to do stuff. You have now accomplished 90% of the City Nature Challenge. Cathy Brundage joins us in the studio to explain just how simple it is to participate in your local iNaturalist City Nature Challenge and help identify plants and animals right in your backyard! Check out and join the City Nature Challenge 2025: PA Endless Mountains Region here: https:/...

It's eco-news time! And that means we're bringing the newsworthy stories that you might not hear on the nightly news. Join us as we cover an interesting honeybee story, DCNR's new plan, sightings of a rare bird, and bad news about rainfall in the northeast.

Do we have shamrocks in Pennsylvania? Join us as we explore the tiny world of wood sorrel! PLEASE NOTE: No leprechauns were harmed during the recording of this show.

We've got an engineer in the house! Seriously! Join us as we talk to our new ag engineer and get a feel for his role at the conservation district and provide a glimpse of his life outside the District office.

Spring is in the air after a string of nice days in the 40s here in the Endless Mountians. And warmer weather means the Susquehanna County Conservation District's seedling sale is right around the corner. Join us as we cover a few cool species and give you a quick rundown of our 2025 species list.

Forget the Super Bowl winner; let's talk about the bird itself! Join us as we take an in-depth look at the Bald Eagle and cover all the questions you didn't know you needed answers to. Don't miss this episode!

Join us as we talk with Susquehanna County's service forester, Michael Antonishak. We discuss what the service forester's job entails and even cover forest pests, invasives, and related events. Don't miss this episode!

Join us as we uncover the whole eco-news story that might not have been told on your local news! From ash tree recovery to protecting the lasagna lizard, you don't want to miss this episode!

This year, we are focused on bringing you (the listener) closer to conservationists in our region. This week we'll introduce you to a spirited leader in our area, who envisions better roads equating to cleaner streams. Join us as we talk with Field Operations Specialist, Aaron Eldrid.