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December 31, 2025

Building History: The District’s Story

Madelyn Garcia, Watershed Specialist A Place Shaped by Land, Water, and Community Long before the Pike County Conservation District existed, Pike County itself was shaped by natural resources. Blooming Grove Township, founded in 1850 from…

The front of the District's building with a light snow cover
January 29, 2025

Welcome New District Staff!

A monarch butterfly perched on a Joe Pye Weed plant
January 27, 2025

Spring into Action Planting Native Species

A forested stream in winter with snow on the water and trees
December 26, 2024

Linking Nature and Leisure: Outdoor Play Is “In”

November 25, 2024

Sliding Into Winter 2025!

Rain water running over a paved parking lot
October 30, 2024

Stormwater Management for Residential Properties

Three glass petri dishes in a line on a table with water-soaked paper inside
September 30, 2024

Open for Public Participation! – The Study of Microplastics in Pike County Waters

A hand reaching into a cardboard box of biodegradable packing peanuts
September 24, 2024

Sustainable Packaging Options Are Growing

Watershed Specialist Rachael by the District's septic system cap and enthusiastically points to it
August 30, 2024

How to Properly Maintain Your On-lot Septic System

A harmful algal bloom, a layer of green on top of water surface
July 25, 2024

Harmful Algal Blooms: What Are They and What Can We Do?

A downspout directed into a rain barrel along the side of the District building
June 28, 2024

Conservation at Home

An area of forest taken over by garlic mustard plants
May 31, 2024

Invasive Plants in Pennsylvania

A pond with vegetation near the shore
April 26, 2024

Pike County Ponds!