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Conservation Corner
Promoting stewardship of our natural resources and helping Susquehanna County citizens become aware of the interrelationships between human activities and the natural environment. Hosts: Don Hibbard & Devyn Voda
Episodes
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A Case of Mistaken Identity: The Flower That's Not What It Seems
Here in the northeast, a showy flower appears along roadsides and once-disturbed areas from late spring to early summer. But far too often, people mistake this…
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What Should I Do? - A Show About Injured or Orphaned Wildlife
It's spring, and that means baby animals are everywhere! But what should you do if you find one that is injured or in distress? Join us as we discuss what you…
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A Newly Found Sub-Species of Fox in the U.S.
Think newly discovered mammals are a thing of the past? Think again. A new subspecies of fox has just been found! Join us as we uncover the story of the ‘New…
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Grab Your Party Hat, It's World Fish Migration Day! (Or Is It?)
Here in the Susquehanna River basin, we have quite a variety of fish species in our waterways and waterbodies. But which ones migrate? And where exactly do…
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Eco-News May Edition: From Glyphosate to Goats, A Deadly New Insect on the East Coast, AI for Conservation & a State Reptile for PA
We've packed a ton into this episode! Join us as we talk about goats, ants, turtles, and AI (in no particular order). Avoid the drama of TV news and listen to…
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The Summer Kickoff Paddle and More - with Cain Chamberlin of EMHR
With warmer weather right around the corner, it's a perfect time to start planning for summer. This week we're chattin' it up with Endless Mountain Heritage…
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6 Things People Hate About Wetlands
May is American Wetlands Month! Join us as we blow up six common misconceptions about wetlands. Who knows? You might just find a spot in your heart for those…
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Birds of a Feather Flock Together
Did you ever hear the saying "birds of a feather, flock together"? Join us as we take a deep dive into two types of bird behavior: flocking and murmuration…
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Put Your Hands Together for Bats! (Bat Appreciation Day)
We're flying high in this episode and sinking our teeth into a few species of bats that live in the Keystone State. Join us as we hang out and discuss the…
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Can You Dig It? It's National Gardening Day!
These days, there's a holiday for everything... From "Talking Like a Pirate Day" to "No Socks Day", there's always something to celebrate. But why not…
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Don't Let the Name Fool You - It's the 2025 City Nature Challenge
You have a smartphone. You walk outside to do stuff. You have now accomplished 90% of the City Nature Challenge. Cathy Brundage joins us in the studio to…
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Eco-News March Edition: Invasive Honeybees, A New Plan for Forests In PA, The Butcher Bird, and Prepare for More Precipitation
It's eco-news time! And that means we're bringing the newsworthy stories that you might not hear on the nightly news. Join us as we cover an interesting…
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They're Always After Me Lucky Charms (The Shamrock Episode)
Do we have shamrocks in Pennsylvania? Join us as we explore the tiny world of wood sorrel! PLEASE NOTE: No leprechauns were harmed during the recording of this…
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Conservation Talk with Agricultural Engineer Mike Fron
We've got an engineer in the house! Seriously! Join us as we talk to our new ag engineer and get a feel for his role at the conservation district and provide a…
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Spring is On Its Way! - SCCD Seedling Sale (featuring the Paw Paw and the Buttonbush)
Spring is in the air after a string of nice days in the 40s here in the Endless Mountians. And warmer weather means the Susquehanna County Conservation…
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🦅 Fly Eagles Fly - A Regal Symbol or Lazy Bird? 🦅
Forget the Super Bowl winner; let's talk about the bird itself! Join us as we take an in-depth look at the Bald Eagle and cover all the questions you didn't…
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Conservation Talk with DCNR Forester Michael Antonishak
Join us as we talk with Susquehanna County's service forester, Michael Antonishak. We discuss what the service forester's job entails and even cover forest…
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Eco-News: New Cases of CWD, Ash Tree Genetics, Getting the Hellbender on the List, and Potential Funding for Deer Processors
Join us as we uncover the whole eco-news story that might not have been told on your local news! From ash tree recovery to protecting the lasagna lizard, you…
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Conservation Talk with Field Operations Specialist - Aaron Eldred (Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies)
This year, we are focused on bringing you (the listener) closer to conservationists in our region. This week we'll introduce you to a spirited leader in our…
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Brumation Nation - How Some Organisms Make it Through the Winter
It's cccccoollddd outside! Good thing we have heat and blankets! But animals aren't so lucky... Join us as we discuss how some animals adapt to the winter…
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Enjoy The Outdoors! Start a New Resolution Pt. 2
Did you break your resolutions yet? No worries! Lao Tzu said "the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. " Join us this week as Devyn discusses…
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Enjoy The Outdoors! Start a New Resolution Pt. 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We hope you all had a great holiday season and are ready to make some gigantic changes :). If you're still thinking about what you can do to…
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Peppermint and Christmas 🎄
Please forgive me for not uploading the Christmas episode... This is what happens when you only work 7 days during the month of December. Anyhow, did you ever…
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A Rose by any Other Name (Might Still Carry This Virus)
Sitting and waiting for a deer to walk by gives you much time to observe. And chances are, you can spot a multiflora rose bush from where you are sitting. But…
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Fine Art Fungi - The Artist Conk
You're out in the woods. You're waiting for a deer (if you're a deer hunter). And you notice a shelf-looking thing. What is it? Turns out, it's a fungus that…
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Ticks with Wings?
Is it a fly? Is it a tick? Does it carry diseases and bite like those two insects? Join us as we take a closer look at an insect called the Deer Ked. If you're…
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Head in the Clouds
Have you ever gotten so busy that you take the natural world around you for granted? Today we're covering a phenomenon that we would probably like to overlook…
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Get Your Motor Runnin'... Plant Along the Highway!! 🎵
What's better than planting flowers along the highway? Planting native flowers along the highway, of course! Join us as we discuss new legislation in…
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Spooky Spots: Piebaldism in the Deer Population
You're driving down the road and you notice a deer with abnormal white patches on its coat... What's up with that? Join us as we discuss piebaldism - an…
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Giants of the East - Elk (Cervus canadensis)
We had them. We got rid of them. Then we brought them back (from a distant land). Join us as we dive into the history of the Keystone State's Elk herd. Of…
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Interview with Erosion and Sediment Technician - Jason Branning
Occasionally, we interview SCCD staff to learn more about the person behind the title. Today is Jason's turn! Join us as we learn more about Jason (and find…
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It's Giant! It Flies! It's Venomous! #FactCheck: The Joro Spider
The Joro spider is making headlines nationwide and sending chills down those with arachniphobia. But should we be scared? Join us as we discuss the invasive…
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Lots of Northern Lights or Is It Just Me?
Social media and the news have talked a lot about the northern lights... What's going on with all of this activity? Join us as we discuss this phenomenon and…
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Chesapeake Bay Funding, Fungal Spores and Immune Suppression, Amphibian Fungus, and Invasive Goldfish,
Where else can you get a dose of environmental news stories in less than fifteen minutes? From the protection of mountains on the Appalachian chain to a story…
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Soo-weh! It's the Feral Swine Episode!!
These beasts are machines! They eat anything, will live almost anywhere, and have no natural predators other than humans. Join us as we discover how close…
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Three Squeals for Eels
Sure the three wise men traveled a long way, but not thousands of miles. Join us as we discuss the ridiculously long journey that the American Eel makes as it…
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Game Commission Updates in the Northeast
The Game Commission is doing great conservation work here in the northeast and across the state. Join us as we discuss some ongoing projects and studies and…
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Better Water Quality Thanks to Better Roads?
Pennsylvania has more than 25,000 miles of unpaved roads, mostly dirt, and gravel, that are used by more than 3.6 million residents and serve the state's…
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Frogggg Week
We're leaving eco-news in the dust this week to cover one particular story about a guy who wants to share his passion for frogs and toads. Join us as we…
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Obnoxious Plants! - Episode 4: Bamboozled by Knotweed
Bamboo everywhere! Or is it something else? Join us this week as we discuss the much-despised invasive called Japanese Knotweed. How do we get rid of this…
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2024 SCCD Intern - Samantha Andrejack
Join us as we meet our 2024 intern, Sam Andrejack! We'll discuss life before (and during) college and discover how she became interested in environmental…
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Obnoxious Plants! - Episode 3: Ooooo It Burns!!! (Wild Parsnip)
If you take a weed trimmer to this plant and then spend some time in the sun, you might also be spending time in the hospital. This week we're getting up close…
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Obnoxious Plants! - Episode 2: Poison Oak & Poison Sumac
You're sure you only touched trees on your hike today, right? But why are you soooo itchy? Perhaps it was because of a tree! Join us as we discover the tree…
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Obnoxious Plants! - Episode 1: Poison Ivy
Summertime is the best unless you get a red, blistery, itchy rash. Then you waste weeks of summer in a hideous state itching and applying some sort of medical…
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You Otter Listen to This Episode - It's World Otter Day!
We didn't want to miss this huge opportunity to discuss otters. Join us as we discuss everything you ever wondered about the American Otter. And don't forget…
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Eco-News May Edition
From a probable cause of spinning fish in South Florida and Wildfires and soil to why some birds form shapes while flying in groups and a new sentential…
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Don't Let Them Slip Away - It's Endangered Species day
This week we're taking a closer look at endangered species in Pennsylvania. We'll define the term, note some species that are struggling here in the Keystone…
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Incoming Migration: Hummingbirds of PA
They're quite literally "snowbirds" and they are on the move back to this part of the continent. Join us as we discuss what hummingbird species frequent the…
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Ain't That a Dandy - It's the Dandelion!
It is ALL OVER your yard right now, but do you know why? Or where it came from? Join us as we get up close and personal with one of the most familiar flowers…
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EnviroWHAT?
Every year, high schoolers from around the country compete on a host of environmental-related subjects. Join us as we dig into the history, the topics, and the…
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Save the Hemlocks, Miller Mountain Preserved Forever, Microplastic from Roads, Pollinator Corridors
It's eco news! Join us as we discuss an array of tactics being used to combat HWA, the preservation of the last undeveloped high peak in PA, a new way to trap…
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Cicada-Mania (Or Something Like That)
The solar eclipse is over and the media is feasting on the "next big thing". Conservation Corner is on a mission to find out the "when" "where" and "why" of…
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Slow it Down
Water. It's pretty important. After all, the body can only go about three days without it. So why are we trying so hard to get rid of it? In fact, in the last…
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A Bird That Can Say Its Name: It's the Bobwhite
Join us as we discuss the Pennsylvania Game Commission's plan to restore the Bobwhite to its native range in Pennsylvania. Along the way, we discuss the…
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It's the Grand Opening: Bridgewater Interpretive Trail
Join us as we discuss the grand opening of the Bridgewater Interpretive Trail. We'll find out what interpretive points are offered on the trail, some of the…
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Fire for Habitat, Spotted Lantern Honey, A Day at the Beech, and White Nose News
It's a new month and that means we're covering some popular eco-news and some eco-news that's flying under the radar. This month we're digging into an obscure…
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Befriending Birds (From a Distance)
Spring has sprung (well, kind of). Join us as we discuss how you can help our avian species this spring as they prepare for nesting in the northeast. Join us…
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Invaders of the Keystone State
It's National Invasive Awareness Week and we've picked out some of our most loathed aliens. Join us as we discuss these unwanted guests and the problems…
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No Trash Talking with Recycling Coordinator Jen Hibbard
Join us as we dig into the topic of recycling! We'll discuss what you should and shouldn't recycle at the Susquehanna County facility, what color a wine bottle…
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Drought Resistant Tomatoes, Category 7 Hurricanes, Silent Owls, and New Species of Firefly with a Twist
From extreme hurricanes to fireflies that dabble with cannibalism join us as we cover eco-news headlines from the last month.