Conservation Corner

It is ALL OVER your yard right now, but do you know why? Or where it came from? Join us as we get up close and personal with one of the most familiar flowers in the United States and worldwide. It's the dandelion!

Every year, high schoolers from around the country compete on a host of environmental-related subjects. Join us as we dig into the history, the topics, and the "ins and outs" of this awesome event!

It's eco news! Join us as we discuss an array of tactics being used to combat HWA, the preservation of the last undeveloped high peak in PA, a new way to trap microplastic, and the promotion of pollinator habitat on a right-of-ways.

The solar eclipse is over and the media is feasting on the "next big thing". Conservation Corner is on a mission to find out the "when" "where" and "why" of cicada-mania so that you can have the upper hand on the topic of cicadas this spring.

Water. It's pretty important. After all, the body can only go about three days without it. So why are we trying so hard to get rid of it? In fact, in the last 100 years, we've designed our cities and towns to shed water like it's going out of style. Now we're seeing the consequences. Join us as we discuss why we should slow water down and give you some ideas on how to keep it around.

Join us as we discuss the Pennsylvania Game Commission's plan to restore the Bobwhite to its native range in Pennsylvania. Along the way, we discuss the Bobwhite's habitat needs, describe what this bird looks like, and provide a real-time update on its re-introduction to the Keystone State (and yes, there are some fun facts

Join us as we discuss the grand opening of the Bridgewater Interpretive Trail. We'll find out what interpretive points are offered on the trail, some of the difficulties we ran into throughout the planning process, and who the trail is intended for. P.S. Join us on April 22, 2024, at 10 AM as we unveil the Bridgewater Interpretive Trail at 89 Industrial Drive, Montrose, PA.

Spring has sprung (well, kind of). Join us as we discuss how you can help our avian species this spring as they prepare for nesting in the northeast. Join us as we cover food, shelter, and ways to minimize your pesticide use.

It's National Invasive Awareness Week and we've picked out some of our most loathed aliens. Join us as we discuss these unwanted guests and the problems they're causing here in the Commonwealth.

Join us as we dig into the topic of recycling! We'll discuss what you should and shouldn't recycle at the Susquehanna County facility, what color a wine bottle really is, and several other myths and truths surrounding the world of recycling.

From extreme hurricanes to fireflies that dabble with cannibalism join us as we cover eco-news headlines from the last month.

From its famous calls to the underground railroad, we pack this episode with information about this beloved bird. Join us as we discuss the Barred Owl!

During most years, one owl species appears in the Northeast, not because of migration but because their favorite grub has dwindled. From Harry Potter to park benches, this episode has something for everyone. Join us as we discuss the Snowy Owl!

We had a good talk with our new specialist who has been hired to assist farmers with reducing nutrient loads in local waterways (which eventually find their way to the Chesapeake Bay). Don't miss this episode!

It's a dangerous world out there! What better way to hide than just blend in? That's what the Long-Tailed Weasel and the Snowshoe Hare do. Join us as we explore the lives of these two mammals and what makes them blend in with the snowpack around them.

From world-record rodent restrictions to weird-looking wigglers Join us as we explore the eco topics making the news over the last month.

What does a pear tree have to do with Christmas, or twelve days of Christmas for that matter? And speaking of pears, maybe it's time to get rid of the one in your backyard. Join us as we dive into the world of pears.

To our loyal listeners and those that are joining us for the first time. Thank you so much for your support and for giving us a listen! We wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, and safe 2024!

From Indonesian islands to the island of Manhattan, this spice's history is laced with a dark past. Join us as we dive into the world of nutmeg and find out what might happen if you add a little too much to your holiday festivities.

As we decorate our houses this holiday season, many decorate with a cardinal, be it in Christmas wreaths or even Christmas ornaments. But what's its significance during the Christmas season? Join us as we explore this topic and learn more about this colorful species. Interested in viewing cardinals and other species of birds in North America? Stay tuned as we also find out how you can get involved with the Christmas Bird Count!

Unless you cook or bake with it, you might not even know what ginger looks like or why it's associated with Christmas. Today is your lucky day. Join us as we take a look at the history behind ginger, how it became associated with Christmas, and of course we'll throw in a few fun facts for you to share with family and loved ones this holiday season.

Each autumn, the leaves fall and we rake them up. The leaves are raked, and we bag them up. The leaves are bagged up, and we ship them to the landfill. All of this for what? Join us as we discuss a movement that asks us to keep the leaves in place.

From jams to jelly, juice to wine, we're here for it all! Find out if we have native grapes in PA, the age of the oldest grapevine in the U.S., and how to survive without water in the middle of the woods. Join us as we dive into the world of this favorite fall fruit.

From pumpkin spice lattes to the classic pumpkin pie, you can't have fall without the pumpkin. Join us as we discuss where it came from and discover some crazy facts about this traditional autumn gourd. Don't miss this episode!

The crispiness, the sweetness, the all-around great flavor of one of the world's favorite fruits. Where did it come from and what's the history behind this domesticated darling? Join us as we answer these important questions and explore some fun facts about the apple.

Ladybugs? Lady beetles? What's the difference anyway? Is there a difference? Join us as we discuss the native beetle and its invasive cousin. Don't miss this episode!

Cool, clean, crisp, chemicals? If you're drinking from some of Pennsylvania's streams, that's precisely what you'll get. Join us as we discuss the study that's shedding light on PFAS (forever chemicals) in our state's water.

Join us as we discover the hidden benefits of green roofs, dig into the mystery behind York County, PA mountain lion sightings, and find out more about a 10-year GPS study on whitetail deer. You don't want to miss this episode!

The Susquehanna County Conservation District received a grant from PA DEP to install an interpretive trail on the District grounds. Join us as we speak with the grant coordinator and Chesapeake Bay Specialist, Chris Santore about the trail and all that it will offer!

A special thanks to Chris as it is his last week at SCCD. All the best on the newest chapter in your life!

We're wrapping up our series on ticks with some ideas on how to avoid ticks altogether. Join us as we discuss chemicals, plant-based oils, plants that encourage tick habitat (remove them, please!), and easy steps to take that will reduce the chances of you getting bit by a tick. You don't want to miss this episode!

Join us as we continue our series on ticks. This week, we're covering ticks that you just might encounter in the Keystone State (and a few that we're likely to see more of in the coming years). You don't want to miss this episode!

Climb aboard as we fasten our seatbelts for a four-part episode on ticks. This week - the four stages of a tick. You don't want to miss this series!!

Join us as we look at the severity of Canada's wildfires, find out if spots on a Monarch have anything to do with success, learn about a recent re-discovery on the lower Susquehanna, and find out why the Giant African Land Snail is so darn bad. You don't want to miss this episode!

Want to help protect our water resources in the Endless Mountain Region? Join us as we discuss how YOU can get involved as a Master Watershed Steward. We'll explore what projects have taken place so far and some future plans for the program and even discuss what the training program looks like. You don't want to miss this episode!

Join us as we meet our 2023 Susquehanna County Conservation intern.

It's one of the biggest beetles roaming your yard in the northeast. What's the story with the beetle that promptly shows up as our calendars flip the page to June? Join us as we discuss the June bug and the fanfare surrounding this particular insect.

The Black Bear is an incredible species that has slowly moved back into its native range in the Endless Mountains. Join us as we discuss bear interactions and how to stay safe outdoors this summer. You don't want to miss this episode!

It's time for Eco-News! This month we're covering a host of topics relating to animals in the U.S. Join us as we discuss threatened, endangered, and possibly extinct species and the news headlines surrounding these species! You don't want to miss this episode!!

What's all of this talk about keeping your lawn mower parked for an entire month in the spring? Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of this controversial new idea sweeping across the globe. You don't want to miss this episode!

Come celebrate our friends that breathe through their skin! This week we're focusing on the Gray Tree Frog and the Blue Spotted Salamander. Find out where they live, what makes them unique, and of course we'll have some fun facts too. You don't want to miss this episode!!

It's May, which means we're closer to summer and entering a month-long celebration of wetlands (because it's American Wetlands Month)! Join us as we talk about four reasons to love wetlands (yes there's more) and stay till the end when we find out what a construction company found in a local former wetland. Don't miss this episode!

Join us as we discuss hard-hitting eco topics that are making the headlines this month. From spiders to birds, and from El Nino to bugs, you don't want to miss this episode!

Join us as we dive into the history of Earth Day. Once you've learned where it all started and some of the regulations and agencies that were formed thanks to earth day and its founders, stay tuned for some ideas on how you can be a better steward of our planet.

It's Spring in the Northern Hemisphere and that means many are gearing up for the gardening season. As you get ready to plant your veggies this season, be on the lookout for Asian Jumping Worms. Not sure what they look like or maybe why they're invasive? Join us as we discuss all this and more!

Hooray! The spring equinox has arrived and with it, the sounds of spring... Join us as we dive deep into the world of Spring Peepers (Pseudacris crucifer). We'll talk about everything from their Latin name to why they peep in the first place. We even discuss what happens to these little animals when ice forms on the water that they call home.

March is almost out the door and we haven't done our econews episode! The wait is over!! Join us as we discuss beach plastic, an insect with a mistaken identity, a facelift for ag sludge, and what warmer weather over a long period of time means for our forests. Don't miss this episode!

In honor of Buzzards Day (March 15th), we decided to pay homage to our mysterious avian friend, the buzzard (otherwise known as the turkey vulture). Join us as we discuss everything buzzard, including what you call a group of buzzards. Don't miss this episode! 

Collecting maple sap for syrup-making is a right of passage into the spring season. But what if we told you that you could tap more than just the old maple in the backyard? Join us as we talk about collecting sap and all the trees that produce it. Don't miss this sweet episode!