<![CDATA[Susquehanna County Conservation District - Conservation Corner]]>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:43:39 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[June 25th, 2026]]>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:32:36 GMThttps://www.suscondistrict.org/conservation-corner/june-25th-2026The Color-Changing Frog of the East - The Gray Treefrog
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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 masters. Join us as we discuss the Gray Tree frog and find out how unique this frog really is. ​
]]><![CDATA[June 23rd, 2026]]>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:51:41 GMThttps://www.suscondistrict.org/conservation-corner/june-23rd-20263005868A Closer Look at New World Screw Worm
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Photo Credit: Texas Division of Emergency Management

​Turn on the TV or scroll through your social media feed, and chances are you've heard about the New World screwworm. But should we be concerned, or is this just another headline designed to grab our attention? Join us as we take a closer look at this ordinary-looking fly with an extraordinary and disturbing life cycle.
]]><![CDATA[June 23rd, 2026]]>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:21:46 GMThttps://www.suscondistrict.org/conservation-corner/june-23rd-20266035281Meet the 2026 Intern
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​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.
]]><![CDATA[June 23rd, 2026]]>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:21:40 GMThttps://www.suscondistrict.org/conservation-corner/june-23rd-2026Murder Hornets and More
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Photo Credit: Washington State Department of Agriculture. All Rights Reserved.

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.
]]><![CDATA[May 22nd, 2026]]>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:01:38 GMThttps://www.suscondistrict.org/conservation-corner/may-22nd-2026Coming to a Forest Near You: Asian Long-Horned Beetle and the Winter Moth
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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 from destroying forests across the Keystone State.
]]><![CDATA[May 21st, 2026]]>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:41:54 GMThttps://www.suscondistrict.org/conservation-corner/may-21st-2026Eco-News - May 2026 - Invasive Pests and Eco-friendly Treated Lumber
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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 that won't poison your food or family? Join us as we cover all this and a few fun facts to boot! ​
]]><![CDATA[May 07th, 2026]]>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:53:13 GMThttps://www.suscondistrict.org/conservation-corner/may-07th-2026First Flowers of Spring - The Trout Lily and Red Trillium
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​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 trees.
]]><![CDATA[April 30th, 2026]]>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:14:12 GMThttps://www.suscondistrict.org/conservation-corner/april-30th-2026Eel Release Day! - (Not a Holiday but It Should Be)
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​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 with SCCD Watershed Specialist, Jill Pagnotti, and find out more about this incredible species. Find out how a few eels became our temporary pets at the office. And how you can celebrate the release of six juvenile eels here in Susquehanna County's Starrucca Creek.
]]><![CDATA[April 24th, 2026]]>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:22:39 GMThttps://www.suscondistrict.org/conservation-corner/april-24th-20263996691The Ultimate Soil Engineer - The Woodchuck
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​They don't throw stuff (besides dirt). They don't really like wood. So, what's up with that chubby critter called the Woodchuck? Join us as we discover the secret world of the whistle pig. And perhaps we'll learn exactly what they spend their days doing if they're not throwing sticks in a pile.
]]><![CDATA[April 24th, 2026]]>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:07:54 GMThttps://www.suscondistrict.org/conservation-corner/april-24th-2026A Pennsylvania Native and a Wannabe
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​Cold, clean water in Pennsylvania supports some of the most spectacular native fish in the Keystone State. The Brook Trout, a small but stunning native, can turn any stream into a fly fisher’s dream. Meanwhile, the Brown Trout, one of the most heavily stocked species in PA, can significantly impact native populations, often reducing or restricting the Brook Trout’s natural range.
Join us as we explore both species and take a closer look at the ongoing debate surrounding the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s controversial stocking practices.
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