On Earth Day, a successful tree-planting volunteer event took place along the Musser Gap Greenway — with 15 volunteers gathering to plant more than 40 trees.
![Volunteers dig a hole to plant a sapling.](https://www.shaverscreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/digging-sapling-16x9-1.jpg)
Located in the heart of central Pennsylvania, Shaver’s Creek has been connecting people to people and people to place since 1976. We provide educational and recreational opportunities for families, schools, corporate groups, and Penn State students. Come hike a trail, see live animals up close, learn about conservation, and enjoy our programs.
Shaver’s Creek is committed to extending Penn State’s Outreach mission of instruction, service, and research. Through quality programs, we teach, model, and provide the knowledge, values, skills, experiences, and dedication that enable individuals and communities to achieve and maintain harmony between human activities and the natural systems that support all living species.
On Earth Day, a successful tree-planting volunteer event took place along the Musser Gap Greenway — with 15 volunteers gathering to plant more than 40 trees.
It's #NationalMothWeek, so we're continuing to shine a light on some of the curious critters we've observed here at Shaver's Creek! 🔎
Recently, a few Shaver's Creek staff members set up a non-harmful moth trap to observe what is visiting our center in the night. All photos pictured are moths that were observed in our trap before being released back into the wild.
Moths sometimes get a bad rap, but these docile insects are vital to our environment. They are important pollinators, just like butterflies and bees, helping to spread pollen and produce seeds in wild plants, backyard gardens, and farm crops. They also make great indicators of healthy ecosystems and are widely used by scientists to study the impacts of climate change and habitat loss. Not to mention, they are part of the abundance of life on Earth, and worthy of protection in their own right.
So what can each of us to do help these important insects?
1. Planting a variety of native plants in your yard or garden can help support local moths with plenty of habitat. 🌷
2. Did you know moths use the moon to navigate? Turning off outdoor lights at night can help them travel safely to their destinations without getting lost, confused, or hurt. 🌖
3. Try using an app like Seek or iNaturalist to start identifying and learning about the moths you see around your home. Forming personal connections with the outdoors is a big piece of conservation action! 🔎
Interested in observing your own moths at home? Visit the link below to learn more about #NationalMothWeek and find tips and resources for trying your hand at mothing for the first time. Tag us in your photos if you try it out!
🔗: bit.ly/3rknW3u
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