Nature’s upcycling: How to find beach glass along Lake Erie
Searching the shores of Lake Erie for beach glass is a favorite pastime. Here are the best beaches at Presque Isle to find it and some tips from a pro.
Culture
Preserving Pennsylvania’s coal history to look to the future
A treasure trove of coal history is being preserved in northeastern Pennsylvania. There are so many records, it will take at least a decade to archive it all.
Thoreau documentary is a lesson for the modern era
Directors Erik and Chris Ewers say Walden Pond taught Thoreau the "essence of nature isn't in the supreme vistas at the top of mountains... it's over your shoulder."
Surfing the Great Lakes amid pollution
The heavy industry along Lake Michigan's shore, including a U.S. Steel plant, is impacting the surfing culture there.
A wildlife biologist’s birding guide brings everyone into the flock
A co-organizer of the original Black Birders Week has written a guide for people who love birds, and those who don’t know it yet.
What closing the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette means for the region’s environmental reporting
Don Hopey and David Templeton covered environmental news for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette before retiring. When reporters stop covering the environment, "the public is not hearing the information it needs to hear."
How one couple made birds into their bandmates
"Avimancy" is a new project being led by a birding couple who are linking their ornithological fascination to their art, exploring film, music, dance and more.
The Sunrise Guy
For almost seven years, Bugsy Sailor has been on a mission to watch every sunrise. But now, he wonders if the inspiration that started this project will also be the thing that ends it.
How an author harnessed ‘bear consciousness’ in a new short story collection
In Sherrie Flick's lastest short story collection, "I Have Not Considered Consequences," bears mingle with people in surprising and thought-provoking ways.
Inaugural ‘Pennsylvania Chestnut Festival’ promotes history and conservation efforts
The American chestnut is functionally extinct in North America. A new festival looks to celebrate the chestnut's history and raise awareness about its recovery efforts.
