Susquehanna County NRCS has a new addition to its staff! Jen Nelson has a diverse background in organics, equine farm management, and has even had an avocado grove! Listen in as she discusses her background, hobbies, and what she looks forward to most as she steps into this new role.
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Biologists are fighting to reverse one of the most devastating population declines to afflict North America’s wildlife, and you just might have the solution. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the White-nose Syndrome Response Team are seeking the help of ordinary citizens, innovative scientists and novel problem-solvers to leave no stone un-turned in the search for a permanent solution. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a $100,000 challenge to combat the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome. Awards of up to $20,000 are available for individuals or teams who identify innovative ways to permanently eradicate, weaken, or disarm the fungus. Additional information regarding rules and eligibility is available at www.whitenosesyndrome.org and on www.challenge.gov. 
The corvid family consists of nutcrackers, jackdaws, ravens, crows, jays, magpies, ground jays and treepies. They are a ridiculously intelligent group of birds that make a lot of noise but go relatively unnoticed by the average person. Learn about their habits, their ability to recognize faces, and so much more. Get your tickets for the Pollinator Movie coming to Binghamton! Do you recycle? There is no better time than now to recycle. Learn some interesting facts about waste and how we can reduce the amount of waste going to landfills. http://susqco.com/Dept/Recycling/Pages/default.aspx Citation:https://recycle.com/history-america-recycles-day/#:~:targetText=The%20History%20of%20America%20Recycles%20Day&targetText=Texas%20Recycles%20Day%20began%20in,boost%20recycling%20in%20the%20state. 
It's the last blooming shrubby tree in the woods. Find out who pollinates it, how far it shoots seeds, and who in the world still uses it for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. 
What animals are getting ready to hibernate? What is hibernation? What in the world is torpor? Do plants and trees hibernate? Find out this and more as Don and Courtney discuss the world of hibernation. 
Courtney and Don discuss CWD and its spread in the keystone state. Find out what it is, where it is, and how to avoid it. 
Don't miss your chance to recycle your old electronics! 
Mike is one of the newest additions to our staff. Mike will focus specifically on nutrient management and erosion & sedimentation in Susquehanna County. Listen to this episode as we find out more about Mike and his passion for protecting our natural resources. |
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