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Ferncliff Nature Preserve Backstory

Aug 31, 2021 05:00PM

The 65 acres on which Ferncliff Wildlife and Wildflower Preserve sits in Lancaster County once was owned by the Dr. Henry H. Huffnagle family.

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The Healing Power of Nature

Aug 31, 2021 05:00PM ● By ALEXANDRA SIFFERLIN

A large body of evidence has shown that spending time in nature is responsible for many measurable beneficial changes in the body...

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Ancient Native American Eel Weirs Uncovered in Susquehanna River

Mar 16, 2021 08:17PM ● By Ad Crable

An old eel weir built from stacked river rocks was a simple but effective way to funnel and catch migrating American eels.

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Pennsylvania Audubon Chapters

Sep 02, 2020 04:00PM

A grassroots network that spans the continent, Audubon Chapters enable members and others to meet and share an appreciation of their common interests.

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How to Manage the Emerald Ash Borer on Your Property

Sep 12, 2019 04:21AM

Recommendations from the United States Department of Agriculture on how to manage Emerald Ash Borers.

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Our Natural World: The Time is Now - Save the Chesapeake Bay

Jun 06, 2019 10:34AM

It’s the largest estuary in North America, and the third-largest in the world. Over 500 million pounds of seafood are harvested from it every year. More than 3,000 migratory and resident wildlife species make it their home, and more than 100,000 streams, creeks and rivers run throughout its watershed. The Chesapeake Bay is magnificent, and it’s imperiled. The time has come for an intervention.

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Trees, Glorious Trees! - Protecting Our Natural World

Mar 17, 2019 06:46AM

A partnership of national, regional, state and local agencies is working to plant 10 million trees by the end of 2025 to reduce water pollution in Pennsylvania.

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How To Create a Butterfly Garden

Mar 17, 2019 06:45AM

Monarch butterflies typically show up in Pennsylvania starting in mid-May, so it makes sense to start planning your garden now.

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Monarch Butterfly Facts

Mar 17, 2019 06:37AM

We’ve learned that monarchs migrate to Mexican overwintering areas. Sanctuaries and reserves have been created at overwintering locations in Mexico and California to limit habitat destruction. These sites can generate significant tourism revenue.

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Our Natural World: Monarch Mania

Mar 17, 2019 06:26AM

The statistics surrounding the downward spiral of monarch butterflies is staggering. East of the Mississippi we rely on natural pollinators like the monarch butterfly for our food supply, taking the issue from one of conservation to survival. We each have a role to play in welcoming monarch butterflies into our world. Can you help?

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