Conservation Corner

Here in the northeast, any time outside will lead you to spot the first tree changing color or to hear fewer bird songs in the woods. This inevitably leads us toward shorter days and cooler nights. But before we get...

We're halfway through a 2-part series on the PA black bear ( Ursus americanus ). Join us as we discuss past and current studies that are helping improve the species' health and spur population growth.

Forty years ago, it was hard to find a black bear in the state of Pennsylvania. Fast forward to 2026, and you or someone you know has interacted with at least one black bear (if not more) in the last year. What's...

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the woods... The Lone Star Tick is on the move. No, literally, they chase you! Find out where they are and what you can do to prevent them from finding you. And yes, we...

Join Devyn Voda and guest Olivia Martin as they discuss two diseases that are affecting amphibians worldwide!

It's on the tip of everyone's tongue. Ticks! Join us as we discuss the Asian Longhorn and why this tick could be enemy #1 in the next five years.

Every late spring and early summer, a chorus of frogs announces that they are looking for mates. But one particular species can fool the untrained ear. If you're looking for this species, forget it. They are camouflage...

It's summer (well, almost), and that means we have a new intern. Join us as we meet Olivia Martin and find out where she's been going to college and what her plans are after graduation.

It's summer (well, almost), and that means we have a new intern. Join us as we meet Olivia Martin and find out where she's been going to college and what her plans are after graduation.

We're in the final week of Tier 1 Invasive Insects of Greatest Concern. Join us to see if Asian hornets are a real concern in PA and how to identify these wily creatures.

We're in the final week of Tier 1 Invasive Insects of Greatest Concern. Join us to see if Asian hornets are a real concern in PA and how to identify these wily creatures.

Brace yourself! Two insects are on the move. Both are Tier 1 Invasive Insects of Greatest Concern. Learn more about the Asian Long-Horned Beetle (ALB) and the Winter Moth, and find out what you can do to prevent them...

We're back! And today we're talking eco-news! Join us as we discuss PA's levels of invasive pests and what the state is doing to prevent their destruction. What else do we have up our sleeve? How about treated lumber...

The short, cold days of winter are over, and spring is officially here. Join us as we discuss how a few flowers have found a way to take advantage of the bright sunlight on the forest floor before leaves come out on...

American Eels are a big deal. They hang out in saltwater. Swim into freshwater. Slink over land. Eat invasives. But need clean water no matter where they swim. Populations are down, but not for long! Join us as we chat...