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Cool Impression
The winter weather was moderating this weekend with temperatures above freezing. The local lakes and ponds are covered with ice, but it was softening today. Most of the sunlight that…
Read MoreSnow Tracks
The winter snow brings with it opportunities to take a walk in nature and observe the beauty in the world around us. Even when we are not there when local…
Read MoreA Stream Runs Through It – Annual Meeting Conservation Easement
The 2016 Annual Membership meeting was held for the first time at the Greenwood Sanctuary property in Dimock, PA. The Greenwood Sanctuary property is a treasure, and the barn and…
Read MoreWater Lilies
This seems to be the year for an abundance of chipmunks and water lilies. There are two species of water lily commonly found in northeast US lakes and ponds: Sometimes…
Read MoreWebinar – Controversy on Bee Poisoning
Neonicotinoids, Bees and Urban Trees: The Controversy Defined Widespread media coverage of high profile bee poisonings related to the application of neonicotinoids on urban trees has caused intense scrutiny of…
Read MoreTax Incentive for Conservation Easements made permanent
In a strong bipartisan action, the Senate voted 65-33 to pass the bill that will make the tax incentive for conservation easement donations permanent. This follows A 318-109 vote in…
Read MoreFisher on Trail Camera
A fisher was spotted locally by a Conservancy member on a trail camera that was set up to watch for wild turkeys. The fisher is a member of the weasel…
Read MorePenn State Webinar Feb 9: Native Plants and Providing Habitat for Wildlife
Penn State Renewable Natural Resources Extension Team’s February webinar. PA Forest Stewardship Webinars: Native plants and providing habitat for wildlife, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at two times, 12 PM (noon)…
Read MoreLegislation News: Tax Incentive made Permanent
In a strong bipartisan action, the Senate voted 65-33 to pass the bill that will make the tax incentive for conservation easement donations permanent. This follows A 318-109 vote in…
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