Outdoors
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Come Watch Meteors in the Night Sky at Nockamixon State Park This Weekend
The Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association, headquartered at 411 Susquehanna Road in Ambler, will be hosting a “Perseid Meteor Watch” at Nockamixon State Park in Quakertown on Aug. 12 at 8 PM. The event will officially take place at the Tohickon Boat Launch, where the organization regularly hosts star-gazing events. Prior to it getting dark, the organization…
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‘Arthropalooza’ at Churchville Nature Center Offers Bug-Tasting and Cockroach Racing
Bugs were once again on the menu on Saturday at this year’s Arthropalooza at Churchville Nature Center, writes Emily Rizzo for the WHYY. In addition to staple barbeque-flavored crickets and pizza-flavored worms, the annual event offered more options than ever, including honey mustard, chocolate coffee, sour cream and onion, and curry tastes. Those who decided…
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‘Pollinator Palooza’ To Be Held in Bucks County This Month. Read to Learn More
A nature preserve in Bucks County will be celebrating its local wildlife with a family-fun gathering this weekend. Event organizers with the Delaware Canal State Park and Jackson Pond Preserve will be hosting ‘Pollinator Palooza’ at the preserve in Forest Grove, an unincorporated community in Buckingham Township, on Aug. 12 from 10 AM – 3 PM. “As the…
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Come Watch the Stars at Bucks County Community College’s Newtown Campus
Bucks County Community College’s Hicks Art Center Gallery will be collaborating with Bucks-Mont Astronomy Association to present a free and open-to-the-public Star Watch event on Aug. 22 from 6 – 10 PM at the college’s Newtown Campus. In conjunction with the current Hicks Art Center Gallery exhibition, Astronomical: Gazing Inward & Beyond, Exhibitions Associate Clifford…
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Learn All About the Art of Falconry with the Bucks County Audubon Society
A Bucks County organization will be hosting an interactive class on the art and joys of the age-old practice of falconry. The Bucks County Audubon Society will be hosting an interactive lecture on falconry at their visitors center, located at 2877 Creamery Road in New Hope, on Sept. 26 at 2 PM. Master Falconer Gregory Wojtera will present a…
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Bucks County Woman Celebrates Her 90th Birthday With a Nine-Mile Hike
A woman from Bucks County just celebrated a major milestone in her life by doing what she loves: hiking in the great outdoors. Karin Mallett wrote about the birthday hike for WFMZ-69 News. Mary Ann, a resident of Bucks County, recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Rather than sit around at a party, she decided to…
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Bucks County Treasurer’s Office Offering Hunting Licenses. Learn How to Get Yours Today
A government organization in Bucks County is offering hunters the chance to purchase the required license they need to engage in their sport. The Bucks County Treasurer’s Office, along with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, are offering Pennsylvania’s 2023-24 Hunting and Trapping licenses, which are now on sale. “We are open and issuing,” the organization said…
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Advocate for Deaf Community Makes His Way Through Bucks County During Nationwide Trek
An advocate for the deaf is close to completing his mission of walking across America, and he just made his way through Bucks County. Chris “Salt” Morton, originally from California, lost his hearing at the age of 5. Now at 28-year-old, he is on a mission to change the perspective people have of those labeled…
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Tour Discussing Unique Structures on Delaware Canal Towpath Rescheduled to Later Date
A tour that was set to be held just outside of Bucks County has been rescheduled, but organizers still plan on showcasing the area’s unique bridges. The Friends of the Delaware Canal, a group that oversees events at and protects the eponymous trail, has rescheduled the Camelback Bridge Walk, which was originally set to be held…
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Learn About the History of the Delaware Canal Towpath’s Camelback Bridges This Weekend
One of Bucks County’s popular outdoor destinations features a series of unique structures, and a local organization wants to teach you about them. The Friends of the Delaware Canal, a group that oversees events at and projects the eponymous trail, will be hosting a Camelback Bridge Walk on June 24 from 10 AM – 12…
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Bucks County-Based Astronomical Group to Gaze at the Stars at Local Lake
An astronomical association in Bucks County will be showing local residents show to properly star-gaze at an upcoming outdoor event. The astronomers of the Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association will be hosting another open-to-the-public “Star Watch” event at Tohickon Boat Launch in Quakertown on June 17. This is one of several similar events the group has hosted this year. “Bring binoculars…
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Air Conditions in Bucks County, Other Areas Continue to Worsen. Here’s What to Know
Residents of Bucks County are continuing to deal with smoky and unsafe air conditions as foreign wildfires continue to rage on. Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for June 7 due to smoke that originated from wildfires in Canada. Overtime, the smoke has moved south into the United States and is now…
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Annual ‘Delaware River Sojourn’ to End Near Bucks County Later This Month
Paddlers of all ages and experience levels can register for the 28th Delaware River Sojourn, which takes place from June 17 – 23. Participants may sign up for the entire trip or for the day(s) of their choice. The Delaware River Sojourn combines guided paddling excursions, educational programs, camping and camaraderie. Geared for everyone, the Sojourn helps people learn about and appreciate…
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Annual Outdoor Market to Be Held at Bucks County Park, Complete with Live Entertainment
An annual outdoor market will be returning to Bucks County, offering a wide variety of products to buy and entertainment to be enjoyed. The Ben Wilson Senior Activity Center, located at 580 Delmont Avenue in Warminster, will be hosting the Warminster Pop- Up Summer Fresh Market on July 16 from 9:30 AM – 1 PM.…
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Yardley Playground Temporarily Closes After Mother Duck Claims Area to Hatch Eggs
A playground in Bucks County has been temporarily closed to the public after a local animal decided that it was the perfect place to settle down. Kids Kingdom Playground, located at 1100 Edgewood Road in Yardley, has been blocked off with police tape for a very unique reason: a mother duck decided that the middle…
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Township in Bucks County Sees Local Residents, Mayor Plant Trees Around the Area
Residents of a township in Bucks County recently worked together to plant a large amount of new trees in the area. Bensalem Township, along with volunteers from the Bucks County Conservation District and their own Public Works Department, recently planted trees around the area. Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo was present and helping volunteers. “These saplings were…
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Chester County Teen Fights Off Shark at Jersey Shore
Maggie Drozdowski, a Chester County teenager, survived a shark attack during a surfing outing over the weekend in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, write Matt Petrillo and Alicia Roberts for CBS News Philadelphia. “I was in shock and I didn’t even realize what was going on until I was out of the water,” said Drozdowski. The…
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Point Pleasant Business Keeps Tubing a Bucks County Tradition on the Delaware River
A Delaware River tubing trip is a great way for an entire family to spend a warm summer day enjoying the great outdoors in Bucks County. The Bucks County River Country, located in Point Pleasant, is one company that you can turn to when planning an exciting but also relaxing outing. The best time to book a trip…
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