PHOTO PROVIDED On Monday, May 4, while it wasn’t Mason Bitner’s first day hunting turkeys with his dad, it was the first day he was able to seal the deal. The tom walked out from cover and Mason spotted him immediately as he was in full strut. According to his family, Mason was patient as ...
LOCK HAVEN — In a lab where streams run indoors and ecosystems are built by hand, Emily Gonzalez, of Wilkes-Barre, is doing more than collecting data. She’s helping answer questions that could shape the future of Pennsylvania’s waterways — and directly support large-scale ...
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. Morning Bird Walk HOWARD — Experience an unpredictable morning of bird watching at Bald Eagle State Park and become acquainted with birds that migrate through or inhabit central Pennsylvania. This program, on Saturday, May 2, beginning at 10 a.m., will consist of a short walk to explore for birds around the Winter Launch. Please dress ...
Before last month, a young southern sea otter named Rey would never have imagined she’d be a mother. That changed when she met Sunny, a pup — about two weeks old — found orphaned and alone on Asilomar State Beach in February. The pairing went off without a hitch. The two otters now ...
McELHATTAN — Several times a month, Richard Allen goes on the “hunt.” Armed with his Sony a1 camera and telephoto lens, the 83-year-old retiree takes to the trails along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River near McElhatten in search of his favorite subject, the bald ...
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. Nature Journaling Club HOWARD — On Saturday, April 25, at 10 a.m., join Autumn Knepp, Pennsylvania Master Naturalist at Bald Eagle State Park, for a topic-focused Nature Journaling session! We will be indoors for this session at the ELC. We will have an introduction to nature journaling, perfect for beginners, or a nice refresher for ...
