Conservation Corner

The Joro spider is making headlines nationwide and sending chills down those with arachniphobia. But should we be scared? Join us as we discuss the invasive, Joro spider.

Social media and the news have talked a lot about the northern lights... What's going on with all of this activity? Join us as we discuss this phenomenon and discover upcoming viewing opportunities in your backyard.

Where else can you get a dose of environmental news stories in less than fifteen minutes? From the protection of mountains on the Appalachian chain to a story about invasive goldfish nearly escaping to nearby Lake George.

These beasts are machines! They eat anything, will live almost anywhere, and have no natural predators other than humans. Join us as we discover how close these omnivores are to your backyard.

Sure the three wise men traveled a long way, but not thousands of miles. Join us as we discuss the ridiculously long journey that the American Eel makes as it travels from the ocean to its home away from home in the headwaters of many major rivers and how it changes along the way.

The Game Commission is doing great conservation work here in the northeast and across the state. Join us as we discuss some ongoing projects and studies and how you can get involved locally.

Pennsylvania has more than 25,000 miles of unpaved roads, mostly dirt, and gravel, that are used by more than 3.6 million residents and serve the state's agriculture, mining, forestry, and tourism industries. By installing best management practices on these roads, we can create better water quality. Join us as we dive head-first into this awesome program administered by the Susquehanna County...

We're leaving eco-news in the dust this week to cover one particular story about a guy who wants to share his passion for frogs and toads. Join us as we discuss #frogweek and the man behind the mission.

Bamboo everywhere! Or is it something else? Join us this week as we discuss the much-despised invasive called Japanese Knotweed. How do we get rid of this plant? And are there any benefits to keeping this plant around? Stick around and find out as we cover our final episode of obnoxious plants.

Join us as we meet our 2024 intern, Sam Andrejack! We'll discuss life before (and during) college and discover how she became interested in environmental science.

If you take a weed trimmer to this plant and then spend some time in the sun, you might also be spending time in the hospital. This week we're getting up close and personal with a member of the carrot family. Join us to find out how dangerous this plant can be and how you should handle contact and removal of this plant.

You're sure you only touched trees on your hike today, right? But why are you soooo itchy? Perhaps it was because of a tree! Join us as we discover the tree (or woody shrub) that might be the bane of your next outdoor activity - unless you listen to this show and learn how to identify poison sumac. ;)

Summertime is the best unless you get a red, blistery, itchy rash. Then you waste weeks of summer in a hideous state itching and applying some sort of medical goop. Join us as we discuss poison ivy and how to avoid wasting your summer getting rid of a nasty rash caused by this obnoxious plant.

We didn't want to miss this huge opportunity to discuss otters. Join us as we discuss everything you ever wondered about the American Otter. And don't forget fun facts about otters at the end of the show!

From a probable cause of spinning fish in South Florida and Wildfires and soil to why some birds form shapes while flying in groups and a new sentential landscape in PA - we've got you covered!

This week we're taking a closer look at endangered species in Pennsylvania. We'll define the term, note some species that are struggling here in the Keystone State, and identify easy ways to help rare, threatened, and endangered species in your backyard.

They're quite literally "snowbirds" and they are on the move back to this part of the continent. Join us as we discuss what hummingbird species frequent the Keystone State and learn a bit about this fascinating bird's life history.

It is ALL OVER your yard right now, but do you know why? Or where it came from? Join us as we get up close and personal with one of the most familiar flowers in the United States and worldwide. It's the dandelion!

Every year, high schoolers from around the country compete on a host of environmental-related subjects. Join us as we dig into the history, the topics, and the "ins and outs" of this awesome event!

It's eco news! Join us as we discuss an array of tactics being used to combat HWA, the preservation of the last undeveloped high peak in PA, a new way to trap microplastic, and the promotion of pollinator habitat on a right-of-ways.

The solar eclipse is over and the media is feasting on the "next big thing". Conservation Corner is on a mission to find out the "when" "where" and "why" of cicada-mania so that you can have the upper hand on the topic of cicadas this spring.

Water. It's pretty important. After all, the body can only go about three days without it. So why are we trying so hard to get rid of it? In fact, in the last 100 years, we've designed our cities and towns to shed water like it's going out of style. Now we're seeing the consequences. Join us as we discuss why we should slow water down and give you some ideas on how to keep it aroun...

Join us as we discuss the Pennsylvania Game Commission's plan to restore the Bobwhite to its native range in Pennsylvania. Along the way, we discuss the Bobwhite's habitat needs, describe what this bird looks like, and provide a real-time update on its re-introduction to the Keystone State (and yes, there are some fun facts

Join us as we discuss the grand opening of the Bridgewater Interpretive Trail. We'll find out what interpretive points are offered on the trail, some of the difficulties we ran into throughout the planning process, and who the trail is intended for. P.S. Join us on April 22, 2024, at 10 AM as we unveil the Bridgewater Interpretive Trail at 89 Industrial Drive, Montrose, PA.

It's a new month and that means we're covering some popular eco-news and some eco-news that's flying under the radar. This month we're digging into an obscure story on an invasive insect, exploring the topic of fire for restoration, and delivering some good news on a fungus that's been decimating cave-dwelling bats in North America. We'll even spend some time at the beech 😎. Don't miss this episo...