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Insect Safari HYNER — On Friday, June 30, at 3:30 p.m., at Hyner Run State Park, join the park naturalist to go on an “Insect Safari” and learn some of the characteristics of an insect and also go on a walk to look for different insects and their cousins. There will be a craft. This program is intended for children, but anyone is welcome to attend. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. Program may be modified or canceled in the event of severe weather or new community guidelines. Meet at the amphitheater (by the pool). Fireflies HYNER — On ...

In the Parks

PA’s oldest forests On Friday, June 23, at 8 p.m., at Hyner Run State Park, join the park naturalists to learn about topics about “PA’s Oldest Forests,”such as the history that many of these forests went through and some of the threats old growth forests face today. A movie will be shown. 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 community guidelines. Meet at the amphitheater (by the pool). Please bring a lawn chair. PA’s oldest forests On Saturday, June 24, at 8 p.m., at ...

California artists, chefs find creative ways to confront destructive ‘superbloom’ of wild mustard

SAN DIEGO (AP) — While ripping out yellow blooms blanketing hillsides in Los Angeles, Max Kingery has been questioned about his fervor for killing flowers. But the clothing designer who used the plants to dye his spring and summer lines said he takes no offense at being accused of pillaging this part of California’s “superbloom.” Instead, he sees it as an opportunity to raise awareness about a destructive flower that proliferated in the state following an unusually wet winter: wild black mustard. Mustard was among the most prominent of wild flowering plants that seemingly ...

Enjoy bicycle riding for a good cause

On Saturday, June 17, bicycle riders from all over the area will be gathering in Mifflinburg, Pa., for the annual Pedals Out Polio bicycle rides. The three rides, sponsored by Rotary District 7060 which includes Central Pennsylvania and parts of West Virginia and Maryland, can be enjoyed by ...

In the Parks

Buttonball Trail Hike LITTLE PINE — On Friday, June 16, at 3:30 p.m., join the naturalists for "Buttonball Trail Hike" at Little Pine State Park. Some of the flora and fauna, as well as trail etiquette, will be discussed. 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 community guidelines. Meet at the amphitheater. PA State Symbols LITTLE PINE — On Friday, June 16, at Little Pine State Park, come and learn the “PA State Symbols,” like its tree, fish and bird in a fun way ...

Bite back against Lyme disease

METRO — Among the tall grasses and wildflowers that sprout each spring and summer lies a stealth predator just waiting for its chance at an easy meal. Ticks may be small in stature, but their impact on bite victims is potentially significant. Preventing Lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses comes down to following some key steps. — Learn how common Lyme disease is. Lyme disease affects an estimated 476,000 people each year in the United States alone, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Vector-Borne Diseases. Lyme disease is most common in ...