In this first post of our three-part series all about our local PA habitats, we’ll discuss grasslands, an important habitat type that supports our local and global ecology, economy, and community.
The Naturalist Notebook
Welcome to the Shaver’s Creek blog! The entries here are posted by staff, interns, and volunteers, and aim to keep you informed about the programs, updates, and natural history happenings here at the Creek. Enjoy!
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 summer at Shaver’s Creek, and we’ve got a lot planned! What’s on your bucket list? Browse ten of our top summer suggestions below for some inspiration for making the most of your visit to Shaver’s Creek.
Sometimes, it’s hard to realize how much unnecessary stimuli you have around you constantly in the urban-dominated world we live in today. The path to healing may very well lie in the embrace of the great outdoors.
New and returning birders alike shared in 24 hours of learning, laughing, and raising money to break down barriers to outdoor access — all while spotting plenty of feathered friends along the way.
Updates on sustainability initiatives across Pennsylvania and at Penn State, just in time for Earth Day.
Penn State sustainability student Ava Blansfield reflects on how she manages climate anxiety and shares her project focused on the benefits of touching grass.
Spring is quickly approaching, and the phenology of the natural world is changing with the weather. One staple of spring is the presence of pupas! You may be more familiar with the structure’s common name, a chrysalis or a cocoon!
Penn State sustainability student Ava Blansfield recently collaborated with Penn State Sustainability to write a series of blog posts about climate action.
Our very own Paige Sutherland, wildlife education and engagement program director, recently had the honor of being invited to sit down with Hillary Hankey on The Avian Behavior Podcast.