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Pennsylvania program hopes to plant 10 million trees

LEWISTOWN — It seems only fitting that Gary Gill was biking on a nature trail when learned about the 10 Million Trees for Pennsylvania campaign and decided to do his part. “Planting trees protects our waterways by filtering toxins,” the Lewistown man explained. “It’s also good for the environment because it protects the land against soil erosion, produces oxygen and helps cool down the Earth.” It’s true that trees clean the water, reduce erosion, increase property values, bolster the economy and stabilize the environment, but they can’t do it alone. That’s where ...

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Atkinson Mills Sportsmen’s Club • Meetings — held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The club is located at 55 Sportsmen Club Lane, McVeytown; email atkinsonmillssportsmensclub@gmail.com; online at http://atkinsonmills-sportsmensclub.weebly.com. Blue Rock Sportsman Club • Club meetings — 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month on the gun range, and at 7 p.m. January and February in the barn. To east end Blue Rock: From Milroy, follow signs to Reeds Gap State Park. Free camping available and kitchen is open during all events except trap ...

Game Commission seeks assistance in annual survey

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Game Commission again is seeking input from the public in surveying wild turkeys this summer. The Annual Pennsylvania Wild Turkey Sighting Survey opened July 1 and runs through Aug. 31. Participation is important for turkey population management. Survey data allow the agency to determine total wild turkey productivity and compare long-term reproductive success within Pennsylvania and across states, as this is a standard methodology used across the country. Data also is used in the turkey population model to track population trends. Turkey sightings can ...

Visit these national parks for free on August 4

By Ashley Pichea Wealth of Geeks In celebration of the Great American Outdoors Act anniversary, you can visit three National Park Service (NPS) sites in Michigan for free on August 4, 2023! Michigan is home to seven NPS sites: A national park, two national lakeshores, a national historic park, a scenic trail, a heritage area, and a battlefield park. While some attractions are free to visit all year, others have a daily admission fee. Every year, the National Park Service announces “fee-free” days when visitors can explore these parks at no cost. Over 400 national parks across ...

How to check air quality

NEW YORK (AP) — How can you check the air quality in your area and what do the numbers mean? The Environmental Protection Agency monitors the air around the country and compiles an air quality index, or AQI. Here’s what to know about the index and how to keep tabs on your area, especially in U.S. regions dealing with smoke from Canadian wildfires. What does the air quality index measure? The index rates how clean or polluted the air is each day. The EPA uses this measure to keep tabs on five kinds of air pollutants. The main concern from the wildfire smoke is fine particle ...

Tips for summer recreational safety

Newswire.com With summer here, it’s important to understand the safest ways to get some much-needed vitamin D in your system - especially when participating in recreational summer activities. While staying indoors throughout summer might be the safe and sound way to avoid the need for urgent care, we know this is no way to enjoy your summer vacation fully. Instead, look at our tips below to help you and your loved ones take in the vitamin D of summer while having fun and staying safe. Watch out for signs of dehydration When participating in activities, drinking water, and staying ...