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Lumbering of Little Pine On Friday, Sept. 8, at 3:30 p.m., at Little Pine State Park, step back in time and experience the culture of the lumbermen in the late 1800’s for the “Lumbering of Little Pine.” Topics will include the local history and prehistory of the area, the different developments made in the era and the results at the end of the era. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. Programs may be modified or canceled in the event of severe weather or new state or community guidelines. Meet at the amphitheater. Monarch butterflies On ...

Backyard birding

My wife and I live on a quarter-acre lot in the East End of Williamsport. Like all neighborhoods, there are lawn mowers, leaf blowers and kids playing, but otherwise our block is quiet. So we have ample opportunity to enjoy the bird song and bird life in our yard. We have House Sparrows, ...

Floral Wonders: A closer look at Cape Henlopen State Park’s blooms

In my previous article, I described some of the plant life observed while hiking the Great Dune in Cape Henlopen State Park. Walking is great fun and exercise, but its limitation is the amount of area that can be covered. With the park encompassing more than 5,000 acres and just a limited ...

Morning Paddle: The benefits of an early trip to the river

For the average person, starting your day can be a struggle. Many of us turn to caffeine or other means of boosting our energy levels, but did you know that paddling provides a host of benefits that start your day off right? Lucky for us, the Susquehanna River offers a close-to-home outlet ...

Centre conservation district director recognized

BELLEFONTE — During the annual conference in Harrisburg in July, the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts (PACD) honored Thomas Boldin, Centre County Conservation District Director, with the Ann Rudd Saxman Conservation District Director Excellence Award. This prestigious ...

Local church briefs

Local parks in the area announce upcoming activities that are being offered to the public. All programs and events may be modified or canceled in the event of severe weather or new community guidelines. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. Stream study On Saturday, Aug. 12, at 3:30 p.m., at Little Pine State Park, join the park naturalist for a “Stream Study” and explore an underwater community to find some different aquatic insects that call this creek home. Please wear shoes to get wet. Program may be modified or canceled in the event of high ...