Environment & Outdoors
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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 Explorer Discusses His Time Inside the Now-Missing ‘Titan’ Submersible
As the world waits to see what happened to a lost submersible, an explorer from Bucks County discusses his time in the same contraption. Abigail Adams and Wendy Grossman Kantor wrote about the submersible for People. Fred Hagen, an explorer from Bucks County, was once inside the now-lost Titan submersible, which was last seen in…
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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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Researchers in Delaware Find Potential Solution for Dealing with Spotted Lanternflies
The season when swarms of spotted lanternflies come to the Philadelphia region is nearly upon us, but this time, researchers may have a way of getting them under control, writes Ross DiMattei for CBS News Philadelphia. Part of the problem why it has taken almost ten years to make any progress in dealing with the…
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In Bloom: Kintnersville Nursery Explains ‘Fasciation’ and What it Does to Your Flowers
A flower nursery in Bucks County is filling residents in on a unique phenomenon that can happen to their plants. Bucks County Nursery and Florist, located at 26 Gessner Road in Kintnersville, recently discussed the ins and outs of “fasciation”, which is a mutation of the shape of a plant’s stem, root, fruit or, in…
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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 One of Several Areas Facing Smoky Conditions. Here’s What to Know
Residents of Bucks County have recently noticed smoky and hazy conditions in their communities, and a series of wildfires are to blame. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has announced a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for June 7 due to smoke that originated from wildfires in Canada. Overtime, the smoke has moved south…
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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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Yardley Nonprofit Announces Environmental Responsibility Scholarship Contest
A nonprofit in Bucks County is offering a scholarship to high school students in New Jersey who are passionate about the environment. Spearhead Project Earth, the nonprofit arm of Yardley-based Spearhead Group, has announced that it will fund an environmental scholarship award open to graduates of the 2023 class of Burlington City High School. The…
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‘They’re Here’: Returning to Pennsylvania, Here’s What To Do About Young Spotted Lanternflies
An invasive species will soon be returning to Bucks County, and officials are warning residents about what to do about 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, Bucks…
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Noticing a Hazy Sun Over Bucks County? A Local Astronomical Group Knows Why
A few recent sunsets in Bucks County have been highlighted by a hazy sky and a unique sun, and one local organization knows why. The Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association, headquartered at 411 Susquehanna Road in Ambler, recently discussed a peculiar sight in the Bucks County sky this week, as it might affect the quality of an…
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Environmental Nonprofit to Plant 150 Trees in Bucks County. Read to Learn When and Where
An environmental nonprofit in Philadelphia is preparing to plant a large amount of trees in a township in Bucks County. The Friends of Poquessing Watershed of Philadelphia and Bucks County, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, will be coming to Bensalem this weekend to “naturalize” two parts of the township. On May 13, the organization is bringing…
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Nonprofit Organizes Planting of 145 Trees at Core Creek Park. Read to Learn Why
An environmental organization in Bucks County recently oversaw an important addition made to one of the area’s beloved outdoor areas. The Bucks County Conservation District recently has over 100 trees planted in a local park. The initiate came through a collaboration with Ten Million Trees for PA, an organization that works to ensure the tree…
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Delaware River Basin Commission Completes Water Storage Study Supporting Resilience Planning
The Delaware River Basin Commission has released a review of future water storage options for the Delaware River Basin, “Evaluation of Additional Storage in the Delaware River Basin”. The study explores the feasibility of additional freshwater storage to meet future water availability, climate adaptation, drought management and flow management needs in the Delaware River Basin. “While…
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Bucks County-Based Girl Scout Troop Helps Clean Up Local Park for ‘Spring Cleaning Day’
A Girl Scout troop from Bucks County recently helped int he clean-up of a historic property in the area. Girl Scout Troop 2552, based in Levittown, recently made their way to the Village of Fallsington to help clean up the area in a effort to keep the property in pristine condition. “Various Scouts and their families…
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Bucks County Representatives Look to Investigate Chemical Spill in Bristol Township
After a major chemical spill in Bucks County left the area in panic, local representatives are looking for answers as to how it happened. Staff writers for the PA Senate wrote about the recent initiative. Senator Steve Santarsiero and Representative Tina Davis called on the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to investigate the cause…
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