Susquehanna Life Magazines

03/06/2024

Recently, I was privileged to attend a town meeting at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Coal Township. The meeting was run by inmates--members of TriumpH and LifeLine, two social service organizations at the prison, and convened by Cassandra Catino, of Mount Carmel, the meeting was a first step in identifying and addressing the most pressing needs of our communities.

Members of 11 nonprofit organizations met with inmates from SCI Coal Township to determine the biggest challenges facing nearby communities and determine how to address them.

08/12/2022

If you're a parent looking for an alternative education option for your child, you'll be interested to learn about nature schools and the positive impact nature and the outdoors can have on your child. Read more and listen to the audio segment here

“We have the mantra, ‘No Child Left Behind,’” says Chris Boyatzis, PhD, a professor at Bucknell University. “Instead, it should be, ‘Leave No Child Inside.’ There’s a long story about why children are spending more time indoors than ever, and I’ve always been concerned about it –...

24/10/2022

Erica Shames' next project for WVIA--The Nature Playground at Hufnagle Park article and radio segment--are now live at WVIA. https://www.wvianews.org/2022-10-21/the-nature-playground-at-hufnagle-park

A big thank you to Susan Chlebowski, Brian Auman, and Kim Wheeler for their insights, energy and information.

In Lewisburg, a non-traditional playground hopes to introduce curious children to nature through play.

12/09/2022

Susquehanna Life magazine is no longer being published, but SLM emeritus publisher Erica Shames' work can now be seen and heard at WVIA.org, where she is working as a freelance writer and communicator.

Her first article, "Generations of Care at the Montandon Marsh," can be found here https://www.wvianews.org/local/2022-08-01/generations-of-care-at-montandon-marsh

And the accompanying radio story can be heard here

https://soundcloud.com/wvia-public-media/caring-for-a-unique-natural?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Stay tuned to learn about upcoming articles and radio segments.

06/12/2021

COVID has spiked a revolution in learning, and taken education outdoors.

A veritable revolution in learning centers on trading desks indoors for learning spaces outdoors.

06/12/2021

Hope W. Kopf learned how to be an effective teacher by watching her mother manage a classroom.

Hope W. Kopf learned the fundamentals of how to be an effective teacher by watching her mother manage a classroom.

06/12/2021

After 29 years, we say goodbye!

26/11/2021

In case you haven’t heard…

Susquehanna Magazine Founder Erica Shames Announces Retirement

https://www.wkok.com/592688-2/

21/11/2021

Need a little self reflection? This one's for you!

"The universe is not outside of you. Look inside yourself; everything that you want, you already are." – Rumi

19/11/2021

The Settlers Inn, Glass - Wine Bar Kitchen at Ledges Hotel, The Exchange Lancaster, & Altana Rooftop Lounge...have you been? Voted best restaurants with a view (by the readers)!

Best Places to Dine with a View, as Chosen by Our Readers

17/11/2021

Did you know? One of the most innovative approaches to healing is ecotherapy, which uses outdoor activities in nature to improve mental and physical wellbeing. 🌲☀️

In Ferncliff Nature Preserve, Lancaster County, our heads tilt skyward, as we follow the ancient giants—beech, tulip poplars, hemlocks and white oak—up into the heavens.

16/11/2021

Here's the fall book list! Cuddle up by the fire with a good read this season!

Browse these book recommendations in a variety of genres.

13/11/2021

There are three access points to the public section of the abandoned highway...which path will you choose?

There are three access points to the public section of the abandoned highway...

11/11/2021

This recipe is destined to become a family favorite, pairing equally well morning coffee or afternoon tea! 🍎🍂

Apple cider is synonymous with the autumn season, and there’s no better way to enjoy its flavor than in a cake that features the complementary flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg.

08/11/2021

https://www.susquehannalife.com/2021/11/08/374293/interview-with-roger-williams-author-of-frederick-watts-and-the-founding-of-penn-state

08/11/2021

In 2005, the Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Board conducted surveys in the region to determine the best approach to meet employment needs with skilled workers. The answer? Establish a regional community college.

More than 15 years later, that prospect is nearing reality... Erie County Community College of PA!

Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Board conducted surveys in the region to determine the best approach to meet employment needs with skilled workers. The answer...community college.

06/11/2021

Dear Editor,
We recently established a Friends Group at R. B. Winter State Park and we have an upcoming volunteer work day...

Readers share their thoughts of previous issues.

04/11/2021

Ruins still exist today and can be seen on an adventurous hike. The trails in the area are nicely worn once you get here; it is said that the wide worn trail was once Stagecoach Road.

The town of Lausanne, a thriving coal and railroad town in the late 1700s to early 1800s, is now being reclaimed by nature, forgotten in the woods near Jim Thorpe, Pa.

01/11/2021

Women had seen their husbands, brothers and fathers succumb to alcoholism that led to child and spousal abuse, poverty and injustice. They were ready to take action.

Imagine living in the 1870s. It was decades before women would have the right to vote, but that did not discourage a group of determined women in Union and PA counties from working diligently to improve the lives of their families.

01/11/2021

https://www.susquehannalife.com/2021/11/01/373468/evangelical-community-hospital-hosts-34th-annual-lights-of-love

01/11/2021

https://www.susquehannalife.com/2021/11/01/373448/juilliard-string-quartet-joined-by-qing-jiang-will-present-works-by-beethoven-and-dvorakhttps://www.susquehannalife.com/2021/11/01/373448/juilliard-string-quartet-joined-by-qing-jiang-will-present-works-by-beethoven-and-dvorak

30/10/2021

Looking for some adventure this weekend? Located in southern Somerset County, Mt. Davis soars to 3,213 feet. ⛰

That feeling of being on top of the world? You can experience it—or at least Pennsylvania’s version—within a few hours’ drive.

25/10/2021

When Nonie retired from SU in 2014, golf took on more importance in her life until 2018 when she suffered a mild stroke. Nonie could easily have given up on golf—and life—but she persevered.

If it’s true that youth is wasted on the young, no place is that more apparent than when mining life’s truths from the older generation. With age comes wisdom. And for Lenore [Sayre] Martin, at least some of that wisdom has its roots in golf.

21/10/2021

Plan to get some fresh air this weekend!
At Ferncliff Nature Preserve, your heads will tilt skyward, as you follow the ancient giants—beech, tulip poplars, hemlocks and white oak—up into the heavens. 🌲

In Ferncliff Nature Preserve, Lancaster County, our heads tilt skyward, as we follow the ancient giants—beech, tulip poplars, hemlocks and white oak—up into the heavens.

20/10/2021

https://www.susquehannalife.com/2021/10/20/372003/pianist-michelle-cann-performs-at-weis-center

18/10/2021

Time spent in nature can lower blood pressure, promote cancer-fighting cells, help with depression & anxiety, & so much more!

A large body of evidence has shown that spending time in nature is responsible for many measurable beneficial changes in the body...

14/10/2021

Looking for some ghost town fun this weekend? What better time to plan a visit than in autumn, when spirits are most lively! 👻

Seeking out ghost towns has long been a passion of mine. These abandoned edifices hold a fascinating allure of the past that invites me to visit.

13/10/2021

When his father passed away, Henry donated Ferncliff Wildflower And Wildlife Preserve to the Lancaster Conservancy in 1996.

The 65 acres on which Ferncliff Wildlife and Wildflower Preserve sits in Lancaster County once was owned by the Dr. Henry H. Huffnagle family.