Clarion Conservation District

Maple Syrup season is among us! Early March, when there are sunny days above 40 degrees F and cold nights of about 20 degrees F, provides...

Today’s invasive species is an excellent example showing that some invasive species LOOK nice, but the negative impact they have on our...

The invasive species we are bringing to your attention today is an aquatic plant that you may have been tangled in at some point if...

Today’s Invasive Species Awareness post features the small, fuzzy, insect that is a threat to our local hemlock forests, the Hemlock...

This week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week! Each day this week, we will be posting information about invasive species that we...

As the rather drab days of late winter in Pennsylvania persist, the bright pop of red that this species provides is a delightful sight to...

Love is in the air…and so is the smell of skunks! Check out this post to learn how far a skunk can spray, why it’s common to see or smell...

Did you hear if Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow today?! He did! Supposedly this means 6 more weeks of winter. But don’t worry, Spring...

Feeling crappie due to the winter weather and fewer daylight hours? Hopefully this post brightens your day! Check it out to learn about a...

Happy National Squirrel Appreciation Day! Squirrels are so common in this region that sometimes their importance in our ecosystems gets...

The snow has been perfect for seeing animal tracks lately! One animal track you might find near a field is that of a Red Fox! They look...

Often associated with winter bird-feeders, the Tufted Titmouse can actually be seen in Pennsylvania all year long. They are spotted more...

Many cultures all over the world do and eat specific things on New Year's Day to bring in good luck for the coming year. Check out this...

“Consumers plan to spend $997.73 on gifts, holiday items and other non-gift purchases for themselves and their families this year”,...

Did you put up a Christmas tree this year? 🎄Check out this post to learn about a native tree that grows in Pennsylvania forests that...

Are any of you fans of Alvin and The Chipmunks?! Check out this post to learn if chipmunks really sing Christmas carols, how many nuts...

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me… a partridge...berry? Though these are not the actual lyrics to the song, a...

What is the number one key to a great Thanksgiving? The Tur-key! Check out this post to learn about turkey beards, what turkeys eat...

Now that we are well into November, most of the brightly colored leaves of Autumn have fallen and faded and we are left with patches of...

We hope you find time to enjoy the warm sun this week for winter weather will soon be here! Have you heard of the folklore about the...