HARRISBURG — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the appointment of Haley Redmond as the manager for the Little Pine State Park Complex in the Pennsylvania Wilds. “Haley’s deep knowledge about the environment and passion for connecting ...
Watershed Education (WE) is an inquiry-based, interdisciplinary curriculum for students in grades 6-12. Developed by the DCNR Bureau of State Parks, WE helps educators utilize local natural resources as a valuable teaching tool. By blending hands-on classroom and field investigations modeled on professional research methodologies, students participate in data collection and analysis, community networking and partnerships, stewardship and service-learning activities. WE promotes in-depth, multi-modal learning and understanding of water resources while encouraging students to examine their ...
Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. Wildlife Watch PHILIPSBURG — On Saturday, March 14, at Black Moshannon State Park, you will get the chance to view wildlife, waterfowl and birds of prey using a spotting scope. From 9-11 a.m., meet at the observation deck on the bog trail to look for wildlife, such as migrating waterfowl and birds of prey. This program will be cancelled ...
HANOVER — The famous Hanover Bald Eagles are back in action for another nesting season. In partnership with the Pennsylvania Game Commission and HDOnTap, viewers can experience the beauty of wildlife directly from their screens through the live Hanover Eagle Cam. The past few seasons have ...
Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. Beaver Pond Hike PHILIPSBURG — Take a two-mile hike to see a beaver pond at Black Moshannon State Park on Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. until noon. Discover interesting facts about these large rodents, then enjoy a leisurely stroll through the forest. Meet at Boat Launch #3 on West Side Road. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for ...
HARRISBURG — This winter, avian influenza viruses have continued to circulate in wild birds across Pennsylvania, and more birds will be migrating to and through the state in the coming weeks. Strains of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus have been present in Pennsylvania’s wild birds ...
