Pennsylvania is a well-drained state. We have a tremendous quantity of streams and waterways, both above and below ground, that contain...

Starting in the late 1700’s, the mining and smelting of iron ore played a major role in the development of Centre County. At that time,...

Pennsylvania is well known for its trees. It is in our name, after all. Our state holds about 200 different species of trees and a number...

Midsummer offers a much different birdwatching experience compared to spring or fall. For example, the many migrating species that use...

Public art is a defining component of any community’s character. Art can elevate key concepts of a region’s beauty, act as a cultural...

More and more we hear, read, and talk about concepts related to sustainability throughout our daily lives. Sustainability can mean many...

Humans have used the land in Pennsylvania in many different ways throughout history. As we explored in last week’s issue on geology...

Pennsylvania’s geology story kicks off around 500 million years ago. During that time, the Earth was a much different place to hang out...

Pennsylvania is well regarded for its forest, but we are equally replete with waterways. Pennsylvania has over 85,000 miles of streams...

Across every biome, there is a wide assortment of three types of reptiles in Pennsylvania; turtles, snakes, and lizards. There are around...

Pollinators are essential for humans’ way of life and for the stability of nearly our entire ecosystem. They perform an essential portion...

Invasive species pose a serious threat to the ecosystem balance of Pennsylvania. Invasives usually out-compete native plants in the same...