Outdoors
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Outdoor Recreation Industry Continues to Bloom in Pennsylvania
The businesses related to outdoor recreation continue to make significant contributions to the health of Pennsylvania’s economy as well as for that of the state’s residents, writes Lauren Jessop for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, outdoor recreation-related industries in manufacturing, retail, and tourism employed more than 150,000 people in…
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Doylestown Landscaping Company Wins Big at Philadelphia Flower Show
A landscaping company in Bucks County took home the gold at one of the area’s most celebrated event for flower lovers. Cicely Elliott wrote about the company and their award for the Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association. Mark Cook Landscape and Contracting LLC, a landscaping company in Doylestown, won the top trophy at the Philadelphia…
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Best Nature Hikes in Philly Area Featured in Book ‘Wild Philly’
A new book by Mike Weilbacher, executive director of the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, offers a look at the region’s natural history and highlights the 29 best nature hikes in and around Philadelphia, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wild Philly, recently published by Timber Press, contains 250 photographs and 25 maps. It…
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Water from Lake Nockamixon to be Released into Another Bucks County Creek
A nearby lake will be releasing waters into a Bucks County creek in order to ensure a popular event continues without issue. Staff reporters from the Pennsylvania Pressroom wrote about the upcoming release. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is planning to release water from Lake Nockamixon into Tohickon Creek once again in March…
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New Census Figures Reveal That Delaware River Basin Now Serves an Additional 600,000 People
The Delaware River, which boarders a large portion of Bucks County, is now seeing its waters benefit people in an out of the area. Meg McGuire wrote about the basin for the Delaware Currents. The population served by the Delaware River Basin has increased to 14.2 million people in 2020 compared to 13.6 million in…
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Newtown-Based Gardening Club Offers Scholarships in Honor of Late Member
A Bucks County garden club is offering local students the opportunity to apply to a lucrative scholarship for those interested in gardening. The Martha Washington Garden Club, located at 41 Linden Avenue in Newtown, has opened their scholarship application for high school and college students. Those who are applicable are students interested in Horticulture or…
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Bristol-Based Horticulture Educator ‘Keeps It Green’
As part of its new gardening program in Bucks County, Penn State interviewed a local horticulture specialist in a new podcast. Alexandra McLaughlin wrote about the podcast and its guest for Penn State. “Keeping it Green” is run by Penn State Extension, which oversees an important gardening program offered through Penn State University. The podcast is…
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Big Feats for Bigfoot, Latest Sighting Reported in Pennsylvania Woods
Bigfoot researchers are hailing the unusual findings of a former police officer deep in the Pennsylvania woods as the latest sighting of the mythical beast, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The man spotted large footprints with nearly four feet between them near the town of Indiana, around 50 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. “The tracks…
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Upper Black Eddy Among Five Small Town Pennsylvania Getaways Ideal for Valentine’s Day
One of Bucks County’s most natural areas is considered to be a great Valentine’s Day stop for those who love the great outdoors. Robin Shreeves wrote about the area for The Keystone. Upper Black Eddy is one of the five small town Pennsylvania getaways that are ideal places to visit this Valentine’s Day. Upper Black…
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Morrisville’s Snipes Farm and Education Center Welcomes Two New Naturalist Experts
One of Bucks County’s most popular farms has announced the addition of two new educators, who will teach important lessons of nature. Snipes Farm and Education Center, located at 890 West Bridge Street in Morrisville, recently announced the addition of two new naturalists to their staff. The educators will help local residents and visitors to…
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This Destination in Upper Black Eddy is One of the Area’s Most Unique Pieces of Nature
One of Bucks County’s most popular parks is a must-stop location for nature lovers and those looking for a unique local outdoor spot. Jim Cheney wrote about the park for Uncovering PA. For years, Ringing Rocks Park in Upper Black Eddy has been attracting mystery chasers, explorers, and tourists who want to see the rocks that…
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Pennsylvania Game Commission Warns Bucks County Residents of a Unique Visitor to the Area
As Bucks County approaches a one-year anniversary of a rare animal sighting, authorities are warning residents to remain diligent. Gregory Vellner wrote about the local animals for NewsBreak. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has sent out a reminder of last year’s coyote sightings. The purpose of this was to let local residents know that it could…
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Bucks County Audubon Society Welcomes New Executive Director, Commends Outgoing One for Years of Dedication
A Bucks County organization specializing in the study of animals has just announced a new member being added to their ranks. The Bucks County Audubon Society has named Michael Celic as their new Executive Director. He was previously the director of the Union Library Company of Hatborough. He holds a BA in English Literature from Temple…
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Pennsylvania Game Commission Begins Testing Deer in Bucks County for Dangerous Chemicals
The deer population in Bucks County is being tested for traces of chemicals, which could be detrimental to both animals and humans. Aaron Moselle wrote about the testing for WHYY. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has been focusing on testing the local deer population for PFSAs and PFSOs, a type of chemical that can make its…
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Major University Utilizes Bristol Property for Their Popular Gardening Program
A popular university is using a gardening center in Bucks County as a major part of their outdoor and agricultural program. The Penn State Master Gardeners of Bucks County has been using a property in Bristol as part of their expanding gardening education program. Beginning during the pandemic, the university’s program started using Adams Hollow…
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Bucks County Audubon Society Showing Best Nature Photos of 2022 This Week. Here’s What to Know
A Bucks County organization will be hosting an exhibit of local nature photography focusing on the area’s avian species. The Bucks County Audubon Society will be showing local bird photographs at their visitors center, located at 2877 Creamery Road in New Hope. The event takes place on Jan. 28. “Had a chance to check out the…
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Bensalem Township Works With Local Cleanup Crew to Keep the Andalusia Area Spotless
A township in Bucks County is working with a community cleanup group in order to keep the area free of unwanted aesthetics. A Litter Crew from the Towns Against Graffiti (T.A.G.) Program, a group that works with Bensalem Township, arrived on a busy road in Andalusia to keep debris. Activities like these help to keep…
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This Bucks County River Is Being Affected by Rising Sea Levels. Here’s What to Know
One of Bucks County’s most important rivers may soon see its shores affected by the climate and other factors. Samantha Maldonado wrote about the river for The City. Experts are now predicting that rising sea levels will have a major impact on local bodies of water, with the nearby Delaware River being one of them. The…
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