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News Peach blossoms are just starting to open this season, and full bloom will be more than a week later than normal. More
Articles Peach Crop Load Management: Blossom Thinning and Fruit Size
Tara Baugher, James Schupp, Ph.D., Paul Heinemann, Ph.D.
Many growers are hesitant to thin peaches at bloom because they fear the chance of bud loss to frost at this early stage of development. More
Articles 7 Habits of Poor Sports Turf Managers
Jeffrey Fowler
This article will talk about 7 things that people do poorly in the turf business and will give you action steps to correct them. More
Articles 8 Steps to an Easy Field Facelift
Jeffrey Fowler
Readers will learn 8 key agronomic steps to maintain safe fields throughout the year More
Articles How to Repair and Restore Grass Destroyed by Insects
Jeffrey Fowler
Readers will learn do's and don'ts to restore grass destroyed on athletic fields by insects. More
Articles This article will give readers do's and don't to maintain football fields after the season More
Articles This article will give the reader do's and dont's to protect athletic fields in the heat of summer More
Articles Orchard Wildlife Management - Birds
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
On many farms or orchards, bird damage is minimal while for others, problems from birds can be substantial. More
Articles Managing Your Restored Wetland
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D., Charles Andrew Cole, Ph.D., Robert P Brooks, Ph.D.
This manual for landowners describes where wetland restoration is possible and how it is done. It covers basic wetland concepts, ecological concepts and terms, wetland restoration, and maintenance. More
Online Courses $119.00
Learn about forest ecosystems, management, and stewardship practices, as well as wildlife, water, tree identification and measurement, and legacy planning. More
Online Courses Teach for Forests: Forest Education for Teachers and Youth Leaders
6
9 hours, 30 minutes
$119.00
Learn about trees, wildlife, water, and ecology. Learn to teach children and teens with activities and through curriculum recommendations. Earn Act 48 credits. More
Online Courses $79.00
Learn practical knowledge and skills about forest trees, wildlife, and water, as well as forest ecology, management, and silviculture. More
Webinars Wildlife Damage - CSI Wildlife
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Ever wonder who assaulted your apple tree or committed a felony on your tulips? Learn crime scene investigation techniques to learn “who done it.” More
Articles Winter Bird Feeding: The Basics
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
Feeding birds is a great way to brighten a dreary winter day. It's also a never-ending source of entertainment and enjoyment. More
Articles Water for Wildlife: Bird Baths and Backyard Ponds
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
Adding a bird bath to your yard is the easiest way to provide drinking and bathing water for birds. More
Articles House Finch Conjunctivitis
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
How to detect conjunctivitis in birds, which birds are affected, effects, and how to prevent the spread of the disease. More
Guides and Publications Farmlands and Wildlife of Pennsylvania and the Northeast
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D., Amanda Yeager
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$9.00
Develop a wildlife management plan for your property. More
Articles Timing for Excluding Bats
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
We have a group of bats living in our attic and would like to bat proof the house, but don’t want to seal bats in. What is the best time for excluding bats? More
Articles Sprayed by a Skunk
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
My dog was sprayed in the face by a skunk. She smells terrible. How can I get rid of the smell? More
Articles Homing Pigeon, Lost Pigeon
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
I found a banded pigeon. How can I find the owner? More
Articles Management Practices for Enhancing Wildlife Habitat
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
By enhancing wildlife habitat on your property, you can improve the habitat quality for wildlife while increasing wildlife viewing and recreational opportunities. More
Articles Forest Stewardship: Wildlife
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
Wildlife is an integral part of any healthy forest community. The information provided will provide you with the basic knowledge needed to begin wildlife stewardship on your property. More
Articles Managing Habitat for Eastern Bluebirds
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
Bluebirds are one of Pennsylvania's most beloved songbirds. More
Articles Managing and Maintaining the Perfect Baseball Field
Jeffrey Fowler
To ensure that you maintain the best soil, greenest grass, and nicest looking outfield, follow these dos and don’ts. More
Articles Hummingbird Feeders
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
What is the recipe for hummingbird nectar? More