Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Manada Conservancy Hosts Aug. 20 Backyard Birds For Children; Aug.22 Summer Native Plant Sale In Dauphin County

Dauphin County-based
Manada Conservancy will host two free events that are open to the public

Aug. 20 Backyard Birds For Children

This free program is for kids grades K to 5 and will be held at the Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Avenue starting at 11:00 a.m.

Students will learn about the birds they see and hear in their backyards during this program presented by naturalists from Lancaster County Parks & Recreation. 

This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of Hershey Public Library.

To register for this free event, contact the Manada Conservancy office at 717-566-4122 or office@manada.org.

Aug. 22 Summer Native Plant Sale

The Summer Native Plant Sale will be held at the East Hanover township Nature Park from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at 328 N. Crawford Road in Granville.

Late-blooming perennials, naturally 

There will also be a raffle to benefit the Conservancy.

Other Events

-- July 21: Ice Cream Social - Member & Volunteer Appreciation

-- August 8: Kayak Float On The Swatara Creek

For more information on programs, initiatives, upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit the Manada Conservancy website.  Follow them on Facebook and TwitterClick Here to support their work.

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-- PA Natural Heritage Program Releases 2023 Annual Report Highlighting New Species Discovered, Growing Impacts Of Invasive Species, State Wildlife Action Plan Update  [PaEN]

-- Legislative Budget & Finance Committee Releases Recommendations On Using Wildlife Corridors To Protect Wildlife, Limit Vehicle Collisions, Reconnect Habitats  [PaEN]

NewsClip:

-- Warren Times Editorial: Change In Planting Policies Good News; Dangers Of Invasive Species Well Known

[Posted: July 16, 2024]  PA Environment Digest

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