Nature Notes

Transforming Invasive Plants Into Delicious Pesto

June 7, 2022

Garlic mustard plants can grow up to three feet tall and be identified by their heart-shaped leaves with scalloped edges and clusters of small, four-petal white flowers. INTRO Springtime on…

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How To Help Endangered Species

March 19, 2022

Shown: Little brown bat (endangered species). One helpful action that can be taken to support this species is adding a bat box to your property, which encourages them to return…

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Attract Birds to Your Property Using Native Trees and Shrubs

March 11, 2022

One of the best ways to attract birds to your yard is to plant native trees and shrubs. INTRO A common question we get from landowners is “what can I…

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Know Thy Snake Neighbor: Eastern Milksnake – Lampropeltis triangulum

February 22, 2022

  INTRO Eastern Milksnakes (Lampropeltis triangulum) are among the most misunderstood snake species we have in Pennsylvania. Because they bear a slight resemblance to the venomous (but also misunderstood) Northern…

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