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News These days it feels like even our most cherished family traditions are under attack. More
Articles How Well Do Your Volunteers Represent You?
Judy Chambers
Your volunteers can be your best ambassadors – but it's up to you to encourage them. 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
Videos What's In It For Me? Farmers and Local Government
Judy Chambers
8:18
This video explores the opportunities for farmers to have a voice in local government policies that affect their livelihood. 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 Working with Volunteers
4
3 hours
$89.00
In this online course, learn about strategies in volunteer management, recruitment, retention, and supervision to apply as you work with or manage volunteers. 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
Online Courses $69.00
This online course will help you understand how Pennsylvania local governments work, explore ways you can become involved, and explain how to run for office. More
Webinars Wildlife Damage - CSI Wildlife
Watch Now
Free
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
News What Does Good Planning Look Like?
03/06/2017
Planners often ask ‘What should your community look like in 20 years’? More
Articles Sanitation When Transitioning High Tunnels
Elsa Sanchez, Ph.D., Scott Diloreto
Sanitation practices limit resources pests need to survive, kill existing pests, and also minimize pests from spreading. 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 What’s a board member to do?
Judy Chambers
Being clear about expectations and roles is one way to keep board members involved. More
Articles Managing Habitat for Eastern Bluebirds
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
Bluebirds are one of Pennsylvania's most beloved songbirds. More
Articles Hummingbird Feeders
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
What is the recipe for hummingbird nectar? More