Conservation Corner

Spring has sprung (well, kind of). Join us as we discuss how you can help our avian species this spring as they prepare for nesting in the northeast. Join us as we cover food, shelter, and ways to minimize your pesticide use.

It's National Invasive Awareness Week and we've picked out some of our most loathed aliens. Join us as we discuss these unwanted guests and the problems they're causing here in the Commonwealth.

Join us as we dig into the topic of recycling! We'll discuss what you should and shouldn't recycle at the Susquehanna County facility, what color a wine bottle really is, and several other myths and truths surrounding the world of recycling.

From extreme hurricanes to fireflies that dabble with cannibalism join us as we cover eco-news headlines from the last month.

From its famous calls to the underground railroad, we pack this episode with information about this beloved bird. Join us as we discuss the Barred Owl!

During most years, one owl species appears in the Northeast, not because of migration but because their favorite grub has dwindled. From Harry Potter to park benches, this episode has something for everyone. Join us as we discuss the Snowy Owl!

We had a good talk with our new specialist who has been hired to assist farmers with reducing nutrient loads in local waterways (which eventually find their way to the Chesapeake Bay). Don't miss this episode!

It's a dangerous world out there! What better way to hide than just blend in? That's what the Long-Tailed Weasel and the Snowshoe Hare do. Join us as we explore the lives of these two mammals and what makes them blend in with the snowpack around them.

From world-record rodent restrictions to weird-looking wigglers Join us as we explore the eco topics making the news over the last month.

What does a pear tree have to do with Christmas, or twelve days of Christmas for that matter? And speaking of pears, maybe it's time to get rid of the one in your backyard. Join us as we dive into the world of pears. To our loyal listeners and those that are joining us for the first time. Thank you so much for your support and for giving us a listen! We wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy,...

From Indonesian islands to the island of Manhattan, this spice's history is laced with a dark past. Join us as we dive into the world of nutmeg and find out what might happen if you add a little too much to your holiday festivities.

As we decorate our houses this holiday season, many decorate with a cardinal, be it in Christmas wreaths or even Christmas ornaments. But what's its significance during the Christmas season? Join us as we explore this topic and learn more about this colorful species. Interested in viewing cardinals and other species of birds in North America? Stay tuned as we also find out how you can get invo...

Unless you cook or bake with it, you might not even know what ginger looks like or why it's associated with Christmas. Today is your lucky day. Join us as we take a look at the history behind ginger, how it became associated with Christmas, and of course we'll throw in a few fun facts for you to share with family and loved ones this holiday season.

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!!