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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. Coyotes of PA HYNER — On Saturday, May 30, at 3:30 p.m., at Hyner Run State Park, join the park naturalist to learn more about the “Coyotes of Pa.” Topics will include adaptations, diet and a brief overview of the natural history of the Eastern Coyote within Pa. This is designed to be an informal program. Meet by the ...

Penn State Wildlife Society chapter earns regional honors in Maryland

UNIVERSITY PARK — Nine members of Penn State’s student chapter of The Wildlife Society recently earned honors at the Northeast Section of The Wildlife Society Student Conclave, in Frostburg, Md., April 16-18. The chapter is housed within Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences ...

In the Parks

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. Wildflower Walk HOWARD — Join the park naturalist at Bald Eagle State Park on Saturday, May 23, at 1 p.m., for a 1.87-mile hike on the Butterfly Trail to get some exercise and explore the flora and fauna we come across along the way. We will be exploring some of the native wildflowers this park has to offer. This hike is rated easy, but ...

In the Parks

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. Spring Ambience WATERVILLE — Join the naturalist for a relaxing stroll across the dam to see and hear the different sights and sounds of Spring on Saturday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. Topics of discussion will center around what is being seen and/or heard. This is designed to be an informal program. Meet at the beginning of Lake Shore Trail, ...