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Leaves that won't get lost
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Why do some trees, like beeches and oaks, hold on to their leaves well past the time that others have dropped all of theirs?
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Invasive Species Spotlight: Japanese Pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis)
Friday, November 20, 2020
Japanese pachysandra is a popular landscaping plant chosen by homeowners as a ground cover for hard-to-grow, shaded areas and areas with poor soils. The problem? This plant has no boundaries and doesn’t know when to stop. Pachysandra terminalis is a hardy perennial that...
Continue ReadingDispelling Myths About Pennsylvania’s Forests
Thursday, November 19, 2020
There are many commonly held myths about forests and forestry in Pennsylvania and it is important to dispel these myths so we can promote sound and sustainable management of those forests. In this article, Dave Jackson and Sanford (Sandy) Smith from Penn State Extension detail some of the most common and damaging forest myths and misperceptions.
Continue ReadingPopular “backyard plants” can help relieve and heal minor scratches, burns and itches
Thursday, October 29, 2020
When you’re outdoors, you may not have a first aid kit handy for bug bites, skin scrapes or skin irritations. Luckily, some common plants can relieve pain and help heal minor scratches, burns and itches.
Continue ReadingPreserved Lands in King Ranch area of Chester County Offer Hope and Summer Home for Bobolinks
Thursday, October 8, 2020
This past spring and summer, a team of avian researchers spent their days observing the breeding season of Bobolinks in the agricultural and preserved lands of the iconic King Ranch area in southern Chester County. Learn about the team’s research into the lives of bobolinks and what they’ve learned so far about their habitat preferences and the impact of the land on their survival.
Continue ReadingThe Forgotten Pollinators: How You Can Help Save Endangered Moths
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
If you have a flower garden or just enjoy looking at the wildflowers that spring up every year, you’re probably familiar with the flashy pollinators hopping from flower to flower. But they are not the only pollinators crucial for maintaining a healthy ecosystem. At night, when bees are asleep and butterflies are roosting, their pale moth cousins punch into their shift.
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