Thursday, October 29, 2020
By: Carina Ricciardi, Land Stewardship Intern
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.
Read MoreTuesday, September 8, 2020
By: Melissa Reckner, Penguin Court Program Manager
Monarchs are symbolic in their flight and fight for survival against habitat loss, pesticide use and climate change. Some people raise monarchs in the hopes of helping their populations, but is that causing more harm than good?
Continue ReadingMonday, September 7, 2020
By: Susan Charkes, Easement Steward
While the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has devastated ash tree populations, a recent research study by forest scientists at Michigan State University found numerous white ash trees that had survived the EAB infestation that began in the early 2000s.
Continue ReadingMonday, August 24, 2020
By: Melissa Reckner, Penguin Court Program Manager
Toilet paper tubes can be repurposed for all sorts of crafts and hours of creativity. In this fun activity, take some inspiration from our summer pollinators and make your own DIY bees and butterflies using recycled toilet paper tubes.
Continue ReadingWednesday, August 19, 2020
By: Melissa Reckner, Penguin Court Program Manager
Fireflies delight people of all ages, and they’re prolific at this time of year. Summer is not complete without spending a few, warm summer evenings watching or catching these lighted beetles! There are at least 170 species of fireflies in North America, and they may be...
Continue ReadingTuesday, August 11, 2020
By: Melissa Reckner, Penguin Court Program Manager
It might seem like common sense, but have you ever wondered why birds bathe? It’s been a hot summer. Even here in Western Pennsylvania, we had more 90-degree days in July than we have had in several years. And while our rainfall is slightly above the normal...
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