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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 ...

Clinton County Conservation District secures spotted lanternfly permit

MILL HALL — Clinton County Conservation District has announced that its manager, Wade Jodun, has recently completed the training required to secure a Spotted Lanternfly permit for the County Conservation District. In February of this year, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced ...

Tree Tenders training to be held in Renovo on June 17

RENOVO — Our community landscapes are changing in response to competition for space in the face of diminished maintenance funds. Responding to this alarming loss, TreeVitalize is a public-private partnership restoring tree cover, educating citizens, planting trees and building local environmental capacity. To enable municipalities and community volunteers, cooperating partners will host TreeTender training on Saturday, June 17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at DCNR Bureau of Forestry Office, 15187 Renovo Road, Renovo, PA. For more information, or to pre-register, visit ...