Are you interested in the history and preservation of the area's stone walls or concerned about the dismantling and removal of them? If so, please call Judy Marsh at (570) 222-3728 or send email to: info@hillview.com .
The 2007 Northeast Pennsylvania Forest Landowner Conference is scheduled for September 15th at Keystone College. "Woods & Wildlife" will focus on enhancing wildlife habitat and include topics such as establishing wildlife food plots, managing forest wetlands and riparian areas for waterfowl, aquatic stream habitats, grassland habitats, early successional forest habitat; finding resources and tools to enhance habitat on private lands; controlled hunting programs; and a discussion of liability associated with hunter access to private forest lands facilitated by an attorney from the Pennsylvania Game Commission. To download a brochure and registration form, click here.
Pretty yet dangerous! Purple Loosestrife maybe hazardous to the well-being of your garden and surrounding wetlands. Loosestrife has spread at an alarming rate and it is now on environmentalist's hit list. The plant crowds out, by way of roots and seeds, the areas native plants, such as cattails and grasses that provide food and habitat to numerous fish, mammals, birds, insects, reptiles and amphibians. Each year, thousands of acres of wetlands, marshes, pastures and meadows are invaded by Loosestrife. Please be an environmentally conscious gardener and avoid planting or purchasing plants bearing the name Loosestrife or Lythrum. And pass the word along to all your gardening friends.
Florence Shelly Preserve
Situated just one mile north of Thompson Borough on Route 171 in Susquehanna County, the 357-acre Florence Shelly Preserve boasts fields, woodlands, a stream, and a glacial pond surrounded by a floating bog. Visit the Florence Shelly Preserve site for more information.
Salt Springs Park
A gorge containing three magnificent water falls and a bubbling "salt spring", virgin hemlock forest with walking & hiking trails winding through a 700 acre preserve, offer park visitors plenty to experience and enjoy. Visit the Salt Springs Park site for information and directions.
LC Beaven Covered Bridge, Rt. 848, New Milford
located in Old Mill Village Museum
Martin Creek Viaduct, Rt. 11, between Hop Bottom and Kingsley
so named for the stream it spans
Starrucca Viaduct, Rt. 171, Lanesboro
a stone railroad bridge built during 1847-1848 of Pennsylvania bluestone
9 Partners Monument, Rt. 547, between Kingsley and Harford
commemorates the nine pioneers who originally settled in Harford Township
Galusha Aaron Grow Historical Marker, Rt. 11, Kingsley
honors one of Pennsylvania's greatest statesmen and champion of human rights
Mormon Monument, Rt. 171, between Oakland and Hallstead
depicts John the Baptist conferring priesthood on Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery
Visit the following sites for more information on the County's conservation programs:
Susquehanna County
Susquehanna County Government
Susquehanna County Recycling
Susquehanna Conservation District
Snake Creeks Watershed Association
Support the efforts of the National Arbor Day Foundation by becoming a member and in return the Foundation will welcome you with a free gift. Membership also includes a bimonthly subscription to Arbor Day. For more information about joining the National Arbor Day Foundation, visit the National Arbor Day Foundation website.
