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Lifelong passion: John Carey has been trapping for 70 years and counting now

LOGANTON — From the time Loganton resident and longtime member of the Pennsylvania Trapping Association John Carey was just a boy, he had an innate passion for trapping animals, one that he couldn’t shake off from the moment he found it. With passions of that nature, sometimes you ...

Bird calls and songs

We’ve all noticed the spring symphony of morning bird sounds, but why and how do birds make sounds? Bird calls are short and simple, often signaling flight or danger, are made throughout the year, and may be made by any species. The Northern Cardinal’s “chip chip” and the Blue ...

In the Parks

State Parks in our area are offering programs that the public is encouraged to take part in. All programs 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 in the programs. CCC Camp S-129 On Saturday, Sept. 23, at Little Pine State Park, at 5 p.m., join the park naturalist and learn about “CCC Camp S-129,” and the work they did in the 1930's and 1940's in the area, the culture in these camps and how it prepared them to be well-disciplined World War II veterans. Meet at ...

In the parks

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, ...