Environment & Outdoors
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Lower Gwynedd Woman Creates Lush Ecosystem in Her Backyard
Suzanne Smith-Oscilowski, a retired environmental educator, has created a lush garden in the backyard of her Lower Gwynedd home that attracts abundant wildlife, writes Sally A. Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The acre of ground is densely planted with flowers, trees, and shrubs, and only leaves minimal room for a lawn. There are more than…
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In Upper Darby: Man in Mask Snatches Alligator From Darby Creek
The urban myth about alligators in the sewers came closer to reality this week when Upper Darby Police reported that a two-foot alligator was spotted in Darby Creek in Upper Darby, writes Tom Ignudo for CBS News Philadelphia. Someone walking their dog at Penn Pines Park near Providence Road contacted Upper Darby Police after the…
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Schuylkill River Sojourn Lets You Get to Know River And Make Friends in the Process
The Schuylkill River Sojourn is the perfect way to get to know the Schuylkill River by paddling down it and camping around it while making some new friends in the process, writes Meg McGuire for the Delaware Currents. You can stay anywhere from a single day to a full week. Schuylkill River Greenways recently held…
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Residents, Visitors Urged to Stay Away from Two Bucks County Lakes Due to Algae Blooms
Bucks County residents and visitors are being urged by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to stay away from Lake Towhee in Quakertown and Lake Galena in Doylestown due to possible toxic algae bloom, writes Bo Koltnow for WFMZ 69 News. One family has already had an up-close view of the spread. “We are checking…
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Kill-on-Sight Orders Issued in Several States for Spotted Lanternfly
As spotted lanternflies continue to spread around the country, several states have issued kill-on-sight orders to prevent any further expansion of the invasive insect, writes Greg Atoms for 96.5 KVKI. Spotted lanternflies are still considered relatively new in the United States. Their first sighting was nine years ago and since then, the bugs have devastated…
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Amidst Recent ‘Bucks Bear Buzz’, Pennsylvania Game Commission Offers Safety Tips
Following several sightings of black bears in suburban Bucks County, authorities are sharing important information to help local residents. The Pennsylvania Game Commission recently shared a list of facts and information regarding the black bear, which is native to the area. The Bucks County Conservation District also shared the list. “Pennsylvania’s bear population has been…
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Bucks County Police Rescue Small, Feathered Family in Upper Makefield
After a family of ducks got themselves into quite a predicament, police officers in Upper Makefield Township worked hard to reunite the feathered troublemakers with their mother, writes Hayden Mitman for NBC10 Philadelphia. On Sunday, shortly after 9 AM, a family of baby ducks found themselves trapped in a storm drain close to the intersection…
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Montco and Rest of State Under Drought Watch, Residents Asked to Conserve Water
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection declared a drought watch Thursday night for the whole state, including Montgomery County. State officials are asking all residents to voluntarily conserve water until conditions improve. The Department of Environmental Protection makes recommendations for drought watch, warning, or emergency declarations based on stream flow, groundwater level, precipitation, and soil…
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Horsham-based Sofidel America Will Now Be Selling Nicky Brand
Sofidel, a leading international provider of paper for hygiene and domestic use, will now be selling its Nicky Brand to U.S. consumers, according to a staff report from Building Services Management. The Nicky brand is well-known throughout Europe, but this will be the first time it is introduced in the United States. Nicky Elite is…
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Oh My!: Young Black Bear Spotted Wandering Around Bucks County Suburbs
Residents of Bucks County have reported seeing a furry friend in the area, but authorities are saying that it is nothing to worry about. This past week, several residents in and around the area of Upper Makefield Township have called in sightings of a young black bear wandering around local suburbs. The Yardley Borough Police…
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Bucks County Nature Preserve Offers Free Admission to Families with Young Children This Weekend
A wildflower preserve in Bucks County is offering a free day of family fun and entertainment for families with young children this weekend. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, located at 1635 River Road in New Hope, is hosting “The Preserve @ Play” on June 10 from 11 AM – 3 PM. The event is a way…
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Harsco Now Headquartered in Philadelphia, Rebrands As Enviri
The 170-year-old Harsco recently moved its headquarters from Harrisburg to Philadelphia and changed its name to Enviri, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. CEO Nick Grasberger decided on the move when he kept running into trouble enticing candidates for the CFO job to move to Harrisburg. When he learned that his leading candidate…
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Officials Warn of the Return of Spotted Lanternflies
An invasive species will soon be returning to the area, and officials are warning residents about what to do with the infamous insects. The Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive planthopper native to Asia that was first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014, when experts found the insect in Berks County. Over the past few years, Montgomery…
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Scientists Confirm That a Meteorite Struck a Home Just Outside of Bucks County
Scientists and academic officials are confirming that a meteorite recently struck a home just across the Delaware River from Bucks County. Staff writers at Planet Princeton reported the discovery. Officials from The College of New Jersey have confirmed that a small object, which recently struck a home in Hopewell Township, New Jersey, was a stony…
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Trees for Free: Norristownians Can Green-Up Their Properties with No Outlay of Green Themselves
A program from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and the Centro de Cultura Arte Trabajo y Educacion (CCATE) is providing more than 60 free trees to Norristown residents. All that’s required to request up to two free trees is to: The giveaway is intended to use natural elements to raise the well-being of Norristown in…
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Mother Compost, Small Environmental Business in Narberth, Works to Help Mother Nature
A Wynnewood entrepreneur and mom of three is planning to expand her business while reducing her carbon footprint. Gwenn Nolan founded Mother Compost in 2018, after a career in investing. The Narberth-based business collects food waste around the region for a small monthly fee of $20 to $28. The waste then goes to Linvilla…
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Residents Can Aid Montgomery County’s Environment with the Use of a Free Rain Barrel
Rain barrels offer numerous benefits to Montgomery County residents and the area environment, including improvement of local water quality. As an enticement to take part in this worthy conservation effort, free rain barrels are available for the asking. As defined by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency, a rain barrel is pretty much what it says…
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WCU Named a 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School
West Chester University has earned a national honor for sustainability from the U.S. Department of Education. WCU is among the 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. West Chester University was nominated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. WCU excelled in the three focus areas promoted by the ED-GRS initiative:…
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