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ANF ATV trails open May 26

The US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service will open all-terrain vehicle and off-highway motorcycle trails at 8 a.m. Friday, May 26, in the Allegheny National Forest for the summer riding season that runs through Sunday, Sept. 24. Forest Service staff and contractors have been working on numerous trail projects in preparation for the upcoming season. Improvement projects were completed on the Penoke, Marienville and Timberline Trail systems. Staff reestablished trail tread on sections of trail to address resource, safety, and drainage issues. The projects were funded directly ...

Nature in the City

I recently visited Charleston, S.C., a city full of history, tourist attractions, and beautiful buildings on the Atlantic Coast. We spent much of the day walking around the city. I’m not accustomed to the crowds, traffic, and city noise. After a day of walking, I was tired. I was grateful ...

Audubon Volunteer Recognition Picnic is Friday, May 12

In 2022, 255 individuals logged 8,483 volunteer work hours at Audubon Community Nature Center. On Friday, May 12, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., a picnic will celebrate a year of Audubon’s volunteer accomplishments, honoring those who reached significant milestones within the 2022 calendar year, ...

Learn about TSE wildlife at Audubon May 5 First Friday Lunch Bunch

Have you ever encountered a baby bird out of its nest or found an injured opossum and aren’t sure what to do? At the Audubon Community Nature Center May 5 First Friday Lunch Bunch learn about some of the most common wildlife encounters and the proper actions to take. Licensed wildlife rehabilitator Sandra Emke will describe “Wildlife Encounters with TSE Wildlife”at the 11 a.m. event. Through photos and stories, Emke will take those attending through her path to becoming a wildlife rehabilitator, teaching about wildlife and normal behaviors and how to help wildlife. Emke is ...

First Sunday Story Time at Audubon Community Nature Center May 7 is Free

The Audubon Community Nature Center presents First Sunday Story Time from 12:30 to 1 p.m. each month. Sunday, May 7, is the next opportunity for adults and their children between the ages of 2 and 8 to go on literary adventures with animals, through habitats and seasons, and discover new ...

Time to register for 65th Allegany Nature Pilgrimage

Registration for the 65th annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage, to be held June 2-4, is open at AlleganyNaturePilgrimage.com. Walk-in registrations can be made in person at Camp Allegany in the Red House Area. The Allegany Nature Pilgrimage is an annual outdoor learning experience that ...