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Pennsylvania’s Hawks and Falcons0
- Outdoors
- April 9, 2025
Pennsylvania is home to a number of hawks as well as some falcons, and like a lot of others, I’m always trying to identify which one of them I’m looking at. Be aware that there are some differences between a hawk and a falcon. For starters, falcons are typically smaller and faster than hawks, while
READ MOREFall Family Fun!0
- Editorials
- September 25, 2024
Before we get started this week, shout out to Jimmy for giving up his space this week! I am running a little (OK, a lot) long this week and appreciate the extra leg room for this story. By now, we all know that I am pretty infamous for the Uncompleted Fall Bucket List. I have
READ MORELibrary to Host Summer Learning Kickoff Event With Special Surprises0
- Events, Local News
- June 12, 2024
The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will kick off the 2024 Summer Learning Program with special activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15. The Library’s Summer Learning Program is an opportunity to keep children engaged in reading and learning over the summer, whether at home or in the Library.
READ MORESupport Rider Park During the 2024 Breeding Bird Blitz0
- Events
- May 22, 2024
The Pennsylvania Society of Ornithology hosts a Breeding Bird Blitz each year. This is a 24-hour event, that will take place between June 7-17 during which teams across the state of Pennsylvania compete to see which team can observe the most amount of bird species. Each team generates support through sponsorships and donations. The state-wide
READ MOREEnvironmental Education Expo0
- Outdoors
- February 7, 2024
I suspect most locals are aware of what the Montour Preserve has to offer in the way of outdoor recreation: – A lake for boating and angling – Picnic areas, – Hiking trails, – A great nature center loaded with wildlife mounts and exhibits. The 640-acre nature preserve, a part of the former PPL power
READ MOREFall Mushroom Hunting0
- Outdoors
- October 25, 2023
I know we are all caught up in deer hunting and fall turkey hunting, but fall is also a great time for gathering wild mushrooms. No, it’s not as exciting as nailing a big buck or calling in a nice gobbler, but collecting and preparing the right wild mushrooms can be very gratifying come mealtime.
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FCFP Sponsors Earth Day Event0
- Local News
- April 12, 2023
At Rider Park Saturday, April 22 April 22 is Earth Day, an occasion to celebrate and be aware of our environment and nature. The folks at the First Community Foundation of Pennsylvania have a perfect way to celebrate Earth Day with an event at Rider Park that day. FCFP officials state that three activities will
READ MORESylvan Dell Environmental Center and Robert Porter Allen Natural Area Now Being Developed Through a Private-Public Partnership Effort1
- Local News
- July 21, 2021
South Williamsport native Robert Porter Allen (1905-1963), was at one time one of this country’s leading naturalists, serving as president of the National Audubon Society. He is credited with helping to save the Roseate Spoonbill and the Whooping Crane. His childhood experience birding in Sylvan Dell’s large wetland influenced his career in ornithology. Allen’s innovative
READ MORETo Feed or Not to Feed?0
- Outdoors
- July 14, 2021
To feed or not to feed? Lately, it appears that the practice of feeding birds in your backyard may be a problem — at least in recent weeks. Bird feeders and birdbaths have been popular items in backyards for many years, but there may be some problems emerging over the practice. As a photographer and
READ MOREThe Penn State Master Gardeners of Lycoming County Host Annual Garden Fest 20190
- Events
- July 31, 2019
Montoursville, Pennsylvania – The Master Gardeners are throwing a party! Nature lovers can celebrate unique gardens at the peak of their beauty and learn from area experts about all things gardening this Saturday August 10th during “Garden Fest 2019” at the Penn State Extension. Created by the Penn State Master Gardeners of Lycoming County, this
READ MOREThe Lycoming Audubon Society An Organization “For the Birds”0
- Uncategorized
- April 11, 2018
Many times we will hear someone say in a disgusted fashion, “oh that’s just for the birds.” But in the case of the Lycoming Audubon Society that is literally true. According to the group’s website, “The Lycoming Audubon Society (LAS) is a chapter of the National Audubon Society, with responsibility for members in Lycoming and
READ MOREThings to Do: Spring Spectacular!0
- Editorials
- March 21, 2018
The calendar claims that spring starts this week. Sitting here on the Friday before and looking at the long-range forecast, Mother Nature would apparently beg to differ. It’s nice that it isn’t dark, or almost dark when I get home from work though, so I’ve got that going for me. For arguments sake, we are
READ MOREFirst Community Foundation Partnership “Raise the Region” Set For March 140
- Local News
- March 7, 2018
One of the most important and unique fundraisers that takes place in the area each year will be taking place on March 14 when the First Community Foundation Partnership holds its “Raise the Region” fundraiser. The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) is excited to announce 314 nonprofits have registered to participate in Raise
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