Conservation Corner

Did you hear?  3 plants have been added to the list of flora that are no longer available for purchase or trade in the Keystone.  Find out what plants have been banned and why they're such a nuisance.  

Mice leave messes everywhere! Mice get into your food. Mice are a vector for several viruses.  Mice are one of a homeowner's biggest pests.  Join us as we discuss what mice live in Pennsylvania, take a closer look at their habits, and talk about ways to deter them from coming into our homes.

Oooo that smell... Join us as we talk about an invasive pest that snuck over from Asia and now wreaks havoc on agricultural crops.  While the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug can be a headache for farmers, it can also drive homeowners crazy.  Find out how to keep them away and learn a couple of facts about these weird little creatures - this week on the Conservation Corner. 

It's cold and looking for a warm place... It's the arachnid you love to hate!  Join us as we discuss spiders in the keystone state and how to keep them out of your living space.    

They congregate, they smell, they even bite?  What's the deal with these little bugs?  Join us as we discuss the world of lady beetles and why they're here. 

Fall is here and that means hunting season is upon us (with archery season starting this Saturday). So, this week, we wanted to talk about ticks and the potential dangers of tick bites.  Join us as we discuss several illnesses associated with ticks and how you can protect yourself and your family.

As the leaves begin to fall, we tend to notice things that had been covered up by the leaves that have grown on trees all summer.  That being said, perhaps you've noticed strange web-like features in some branches of nearby trees.  If so, it could be the work of the Fall Webworm.  Listen in as we discuss this interesting little creature and how you can prevent it from damaging trees...

What's the best thing about fall?  Too many things to list right?  What's the worst thing about fall?  Allergies!!! Join us as we discuss two plants that might just be the cause of all that sneezing (hint: only one actually does).

Who doesn't love a cute little kitten?  But when those kittens grow up and get left by the curb, they oftentimes find a way to survive.  Find out why these feral cats are terrible for the environment and what you can do to help keep feral cat populations to a minimum. 

Ever enjoy an old-fashioned root beer?  Chances are, if you had one, you'd remember.  Join us as we discuss the ingredients that made these drinks a favorite among pioneers and settlers.  

Join us as we discuss the history of the Harford Fair as well as events and activities taking place at the fair this year.

It's a common theme on the show... You know, invasives.  Join us this week as we discuss the Gypsy Moth and its destructive habits. You may even learn how it arrived in the United States! (Hint: It may have to do with a super soft material)

Ever wonder what happened to the mystery seeds that were sent from China to miscellaneous individuals in the United States? Ever wondered how many birds were counted in during the last Great Backyard Bird Count?  What about the latest on the Mystery Songbird Illness?  Join us as we revisit these topics and more!

Over the course of the last couple of months, a mysterious illness has been sweeping through the songbird population in the Mid-Atlantic states.  The illness has baffled scientists and has sent experts scrambling to issue recommendations to the general public to help reduce the chances of the illness spreading further within the bird population.  Join us as we discuss what IS known about...

Throughout history, no creature has more profoundly affected the human race. Join us as we discuss one of the most hated organisms that show their face during the summer season and find out how you can combat this unwanted pest.

You can't be everywhere, right?  With the recent advancement of trail cams, you almost can!  Join us as we discuss what to look for when buying a trail cam and hear about our very own experiences with trail cams in the past year. 

Join us as we discuss this invasive aquatic weed taking over waterways in the northeast.  Learn about its range, how it spreads, and how to get rid of it.  We also discuss ways you can help researchers map this plant while winning some cool aquatic gear! Enter here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/3086b1fe5f504dc0898a537c7df896b3

As things get back to normal at the Susquehanna County Conservation District, we have again hired a summer intern to spend the summer learning about each program offered by the Conservation District.  Join us as we talk with Garrett and find out what led to his interest in the outdoors and why he wants to pursue a career in geology.

You've walked past them, you've most likely inhaled them, and they've been around longer than all of us.  Join us as we discuss a plant that hung out with the dinosaurs.

As summer comes into view, it's inevitable that we'll cross paths with a snake. Is it venomous?  Will it hurt you? What are snakes good for anyway?  Join us as we discuss venomous and non-venomous snakes right in the Keystone State.

How would you eat if you couldn't move?  Some plants have adapted wild ways to obtain nutrients.  Join us as we discuss carnivorous plants in the Keystone State and find out just how they catch their prey!

Sing, Fly - Soar Like a Bird!  That's the slogan for this year's World Migratory Bird Day.  When is it?  How does one celebrate the day? Is there a way to help scientists monitor and track what birds are observed on world migratory bird day?  Join us and find out the answers to all of these questions and more on this week's edition of the Conservation Corner! Link to the brochu...

Brood X is on its way!  Will your area see an emergence of cicadas?  What do they even look like?  Where did they come from?  Join us as we discuss all things cicadas this week on the Conservation Corner.

Hey, it's spring! The turkeys are talking and so are we. Listen in as we discuss some physical characteristics, what turkeys eat depending on the season, turkey calls, reproduction, population issues, and changes to the hunting season.

Ever wonder about Arbor Day?  Who set aside this day? Why do we celebrate tall plants? What good are trees anyway? Join us as we discuss these topics and more!