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Invasive exotic plants change the landscape of our forests, meadows, and wetlands by growing rapidly and crowding out native plants. They reproduce and spread quickly, and are often difficult to eradicate. Wildlife that rely on native plants are displaced and natural biological processes are disr... More ...
Bald eagles are finding northcentral Pennsylvania to their liking, according to a recent Pa. Game Commission report. Eagles are known to be nesting in at least 47 of the state's 67 counties. There were 132 confirmed nests in 2007, producing more than 150 eaglets. A quarter-century ago, there were... More ... Lyman Lake beach party Saturday After years of no lake at Lyman Run State Park, the beach is now open and the park is having a family party to celebrate this Saturday evening. Weather permitting, join us in the sand for an evening of fun and frolic at Lyman Beach. More ... Elk Center gets big boost A new Elk Visitors Center near the village of Benezette is gaining momentum. Last month, more than 75 people spent a Sunday afternoon on Winslow Hill, Benezette Township touring the site for the "Pennsylvania Wilds Elk County Visitor Center. More ... July is prime birdwatching time Many bird species soar the skies of northcentral Pennsylvania over the summer months. According to Dan Brauning, a bird expert and section supervisor for the Pa. Game Commission, there are viewing opportunities for such crowd favorites as bluebirds, great blue herons, migrating ducks, Baltimore o... More ... Guided elk tours set Keystone Trails Association has teamed with the Pa. Forestry Bureau to promote hiking through "Prowl the Sproul," set for next Friday through Sunday. It's an organized hiking event on at least 12 of the most popular trails in Sproul and neighboring Susquehannock state forests. More ... Series coming to state park Sizerville State Park continues its annual Environmental Educational Series. A park naturalist and conservation volunteers will talk about macro-invertebrates, birds of prey, and migrating birds from 10 am to noon July 29-31. It's open to six- to eight-year olds. More ... 'Longbeards' banquet Aug. 9 Cameron County Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will hold its banquet at the VFW in Emporium on Saturday, Aug. 9, with a buffet dinner. More information is available at the chapter's website, cclongbeards. com. More ... Hunter safety courses set Hunter/trapper education classes are set for Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27, at the Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club. First-time hunters must attend both courses. Registration is available through the club's website, sinnsports.com. More ... Hunter education course starts July 28 Bucktail Rod and Gun Club on Sizer Run Road, near Emporium, is holding a hunter and trapper education course July 28 through Aug. 1, from 5:30 to 8 each evening. Students must attend all five sessions to be eligible for certification. Registration will be held at the July 28 session. More ... |
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