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Vernal ponds are a significant component of Pennsylvania's natural heritage and provide critical habitat for a unique set of species adapted to seasonal wet and dry periods such as salamanders, frogs, and fairy shrimp.

Experience 4-H for the summer, Dauphin County 4-H will be offering several day camps for students ages 6 - 12. Come and join us for this summer camp program and learn skills that will last a lifetime.

In 2010, youth in Pennsylvania’s Dauphin, Lebanon, and Lancaster Counties were invited to be part of a unique opportunity: a chance to learn, hands-on, about the water in their own community and how their daily lives impact that water. This is the mission of the 4-H Stream Teams Program, currently beginning its third year within the Conewago Creek Watershed and surrounding communities.

Holiday activities are over and the last present has been unwrapped and our attention is now turned to New Year’s resolutions. Millions of Americans make resolutions each year.

The old mariner was right, “water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink.” This article is not about headlines or poetry, it is about consequences, a possible consequence of too much water.

With September comes the end of summer and the beginning of school for many families. Shopping for school supplies has been completed and now you have about 150 days to create exciting and nutritious lunches your child will want to eat. Don’t start this school year off dreading this daily chore. With a little planning and your child’s involvement, packing lunches may not be so daunting this school year.

Youth in Dauphin, Lebanon and Lancaster Counties have a unique opportunity to get engaged in local water resource education.

Recently a farmer in Dauphin County commented that he had an unfortunate experience where a chain saw, a toolbox, and some other equipment “disappeared” from his shop area. Regrettably theft from farmsteads is a real threat. Perhaps it is the economy or lost jobs or drug money or just opportunists that all farmers need to prepare themselves for this risk. Just consider what thieves may find of value on your farm. This could include: power tools, hand tools, batteries, generators, welders, motors, chemicals, supplies, radios, quads, or even copper and other metals. And that list doesn’t include highly valuable items like tractors and other farm equipment.

Many families continue to experience economic challenges. Regardless if your income has dropped or not, everyone appreciates finding ways to save money.

If your goal is to save money, then tracking your spending is the first essential step.

Members and leaders must enroll by April 15, 2011.