New Smithsonian Study Links Declines in Suburban Backyard Birds to Presence of Nonnative Plants

Findings Give Landowners a Simple Road Map to Provide Essential Habitat for Breeding Birds…

Flowers can hear buzzing bees—and it makes their nectar sweeter

Even on the quietest days, the world is full of sounds: birds chirping, wind rustling through trees, and insects humming about their business. The ears of both predator and prey are attuned to one another’s presence.

Recent Record-Breaking Tree Cover Loss

Global tree cover loss reached record highs in 2016 and 2017. In 2018, roughly one soccer field of tree cover was lost every second. What drove this loss? #Agriculture is one of the key drivers. Sustainable agriculture will help mitigate the tree cover loss.

Lanternfly Nymphs Emerging – Build your own traps!

It is almost time to use traps or sticky bands to protect your trees from spotted lanternflies. Get ready now so you can trap lots of spotted lanternflies safely. Trap Directions from PSU Extension Office are here.

Regrow Milkweed for Monarchs

A Citizen Science Study – If you have a patch of milkweed and some time, you can help study how to best conserve monarch butterflies.

Migratory Birds Like Native Berries Best

Even when fruits of invasive plants are abundant, migratory songbirds seek out native berries, according to new research.