Conservation Corner

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...

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