About the Deer-Forest Study
Pennsylvania forests face many challenges - invasive plants, insect outbreaks, soil acidity, tree diseases, and even deer. This study is being conducted to better understand the role of deer in the context of all these challenges and to help Pennsylvania’s forest and wildlife managers better manage deer and the forest.
January 22, 2024
Concealed Woodland Danger
If you have read this blog for any length of time, you know how important plants are. You know soil […]
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December 19, 2023
Pass the Phosphorus
This blog doesn’t just write itself. So Duane and I are always looking for fun and interesting stuff to share. […]
January 9, 2023
Eat your veggies…and flowers
Eating low on the food chain is good for your health and the environment. Filling your plate with fruits and […]
June 19, 2020
Growing Bones and Babies
You are what you eat – and deer depend on the quality of the plants they consume to survive, grow, […]
April 23, 2025
The Griswolds
I look forward to spring every year. Daffodils, peepers, and promise of summer with some 60 degree days. To that […]
April 24, 2024
Salacious Headlines
We have all stood in the grocery store checkout line and stared with curiosity, horror, and disbelief at the headlines […]
October 20, 2023
15 Minutes
A couple of months ago Ashley Stimpson contacted Duane about the Deer-Forest Study. She wanted to write a piece for […]
May 24, 2023
Forest Introverts
As I have stated before, Spring rocks. Actually, it flowers! That’s one of the reasons I like it so much. […]
August 30, 2021
Free Ranging and…Organic?
If you read this blog, you are probably a deer fan. Deer are known as the ghost of the forest. […]
August 16, 2021
The Dog Barked
A few weeks ago, we sent out a call. And, of course, you answered! Many readers of the blog responded […]
May 14, 2021
Busy Bees
For the last week, I’ve been watching some very active and persistent carpenter bees. There is much chasing, bouncing off […]
November 17, 2020
Making the Connection
Duane and I talk a lot. Topics are vast and far reaching – his rats, my mice, dogs, hunting, deer, […]
August 19, 2020
Food Processors
I like to cook but my kitchen has never been optimal. My triangle always has a table or a dog […]
August 10, 2020
Berries, birds, and the best way to eat
It’s berry season! I look forward to it every year. I have access to ACRES of berries, and I take […]
July 7, 2020
It REALLY depends…
Independence is a theme this time of year. And we are following suit. But we aren’t talking declarations or fireworks. […]
June 9, 2020
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