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Shaver’s Creek center reopening to public

PETERSBURG — Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center has reopened to the public with expanded parking, improved accessibility and upgraded stormwater infrastructure following a multi-month improvement project. The reopening comes on the heels of the center’s recent 50th anniversary celebration, which brought together community members, supporters and current and former staff and students to mark the milestone. “We’re thrilled to welcome the public back to Shaver’s Creek,” Anna George, Shaver’s Creek executive director, said. “We’re incredibly grateful for the patience ...

Venison dressing class set for Penn State

Penn State Extension will offer a class “Venison 101” to help hunters optimize their harvest by offering a comprehensive look at venison processing and cooking. The class is on Aug. 7 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Penn State Butcher Block on the University Park campus. Organizers note that space is limited so preregistration is required. The deadline to sign up is July 27 and the class fee is $350. A team of extension experts – that includes wildlife specialists, veterinarins, meat scientists and food safety experts – will teach the class. For more information, go the Penn State ...

Nature lesson: Leave wildlife where you find it

With the Memorial Day weekend now behind us, most folks will be actively engaging in their favorite summertime outdoor recreations. This is also the time of year to remind everyone not to remove any young wildlife you might encounter in the forests or fields of Pennsylvania from where you ...

Talks are on to save Grand Canyon fishing

As the Colorado River and its once massive reservoirs shrink from overuse and climate change, officials are faced with a decision that pits conservation against ratepayer costs for electricity. To fight off predators of the humpback chub, a threatened fish native to the river, Glen Canyon Dam ...

Great horned owl on the mend in Utah

An adolescent owl that was found stuck in a concrete mixer in southwestern Utah is finally on the mend, flying free and maybe a bit wiser from the ordeal. The great horned owl somehow made his way into the truck-mounted mixer in late October and was discovered by workers pouring concrete at a ...

Game Commission reminder: Leave young wildlife alone

HARRISBURG –– With Memorial Day being the unofficial kickoff to summer, the Pennsylvania Game Commission reminds those spending time in the great outdoors to leave young wildlife alone. While some young animals might appear to be abandoned, usually they are not. It’s likely their ...