Headwaters Park

While looking for picturesque cones, whether they be pine, hemlock, or any conifer, take the time to compare what you find. I've always thought it was amazing that the Eastern Hemlock, the PA state tree, had cones that were so tiny compared to the white pine. Check out the link below to learn a little more about our state tree :) https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/GoodNatured/pages/Article.aspx

HB shares #OutsidetheWindow: "While considering what yardwork I was going to do in my yard this fall I started to consider the benefits of leaving some of my ta...sks undone until the spring. You might be glad to hear that your to do list may be shorter if you consider wildlife and their needs for the winter season. Here are some reasons to leave your yard in its natural state: Save the seeds. Seed heads of native wildflowers (such as Coneflowers and Black-eyed Susan’s) provide a helpful food cache for birds during the winter months. Leave the leaves. Leaves are important because they rot and enrich the soil, and also provide places for bugs and birds to forage for food. If you want to do something, you could rake them from the lawn to your garden beds, or mulch them with a mower to nourish your lawn. Leaf litter is also habitat for a variety of critters such as salamanders, snails, worms, and toads. A healthy layer of undisturbed soil and leaf litter also means more moths, which in their caterpillar phase are a crucial food source for birds. Build a brush pile. To shelter birds from weather and predators use those windblown sticks and limbs from your trees to make a brush pile. American Tree Sparrows, Black-capped Chickadees, and other wintering birds will appreciate the protection from the elements. Rabbits, snakes, and other wildlife also will take refuge there. I know I will be doing less work this falland the animals will thank me for it!" See more

With the freezing/thawing pattern we are experiencing, it's the perfect time to get out and discover the beauty of icicles! There is a science behind the how and why they are formed - just be careful not to stand underneath them! https://www.nytimes.com//why-icicles-look-the-way-they-do.

Good question! Why ARE we seeing flooded areas more than when we were younger? Check out the article below for answers -

Save your holiday glass - we'll be offering recycling starting in January at our Park!

With the ground freezing and covered with snow and ice, food can become scarce for wildlife in the winter months. Berries and flora that would be inedible to humans is life-saving nourishment to many animals throughout the season. Take some time today to watch the wildlife outside of your window or on a walk to see how they are managing and foraging https://www.birdwatchingdaily.com//why-birds-can-eat-hawt/

Who's ready for an afternoon hike?

With the plentiful snow we now have in our area, how do you make the perfect snowball? There are probably as many ways as there are people who create snowballs, but check out the link below to learn the science behind how snowballs (and snowmen, forts, etc) actually work. The science of water is amazing! https://cos.northeastern.edu/news/the-physics-of-a-snowball/