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KANE — April 4 is the last day to register for the April 11 Roach-Bauer Forestry Forum. They will host two businesses for the upcoming Forum on Innova...

(TNS) — Spring officially began on Tuesday with freezing temperatures and frosty grounds, even patches of ice and snow. This came after a run of unusu...

UNIVERSITY PARK — Trees have been formally celebrated since humans started keeping records. Arbor Day is recorded as being first celebrated in Nebrask...

Several maple producers in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties are participating in New York’s Maple Weekend on Saturday and Sunday and again the follow...

JOHNSTOWN — Six-year-old Madison Stephenson was turning one of the Stonycreek River’s most prominent pollutants into colorful chalk Saturday at Bottle...

UNIVERSITY PARK — For those interested in learning how to design their garden space and promote soil health, Penn State Extension is offering a webina...

PIE: How far would you travel for a slice of Shoofly pie? A survey by Mixbook , a #1 rated photobook company, looked at how far pie aficionados would ...

I was in Rhode Island visiting my daughter. As I rolled out of bed the house was silent, everyone either at school or work. The wind whipped and moane...

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Maple Weekend and sugar shacks in Potter and Tioga counties have their smoke up, trees tapped and maple pr...

Photographers in the Keystone State are invited to submit their top photographs from throughout Pennsylvania’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed...

Penn Line crews have been working for several weeks trimming trees near utility lines along Big Shanty Road. Headquartered in Scottdale, Penn Line pro...

UNIVERSITY PARK — Spring frosts can have devastating effects on apple production, and a warming climate may be causing trees to blossom early, making ...

I hope I’m not speaking too soon, but I believe spring will come early this year. As I look at the extended weather forecast for the next 30 days, mos...

Bradford Women’s Literary Club met Friday at Hill Memorial Church. The speaker for the meeting was Lacee Martin of Proper’s Greenhouse with a presenta...

ROBINS: Our friend Andy Heffner called to tell us about a sighting of some robins. Well, not just some, but about two dozen! Andy was heading to Fairm...

CLARION — Pennsylvania is a state renowned for its expansive forests and leading role as the nation’s hardwood producer. WoodFest 2024, taking place M...

A lonely drop, reflecting its surroundings, clings to a willow branch on a rainy Thursday afternoon in Bradford.

KANE — The April 11 Roach-Bauer Forestry Forum will feature discussion on innovations in using low-grade wood materials and an update from the Pennsyl...

Bill Robertson shared this photo of the West Branch of Tunungwant Creek. He said the branch contains many scenic stretches.

Have you always wanted to try making your own maple syrup? Then you’re in luck because maple syrup season is almost here. The 2024 maple syrup season ...