In Pennsylvania, every state park has its purpose. Allegheny Islands shows people what undeveloped islands once looked like on the river. Colton Point features stunning views of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. And Pine Grove Furnace highlights the iron making industry crucial to Pennsylvania and America’s growth. But are there any places set aside for learning and study. As it turns out, there is. One such place is Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center. Located in Berks County, Nolde For...
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In Pennsylvania, every state park has its purpose. Allegheny Islands shows people what undeveloped islands once looked like on the river. Colton Point features stunning views of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. And Pine Grove Furnace highlights the iron making industry crucial to Pennsylvania and America’s growth. But are there any places set aside for learning and study. As it turns out, there is. One such place is Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center. Located in Berks County, Nolde For...
On Pennsylvania parks, forests and friendships with DCNR's Wes Robinson
Hemlocks to Hellbenders
52 minutes
6 months ago
On Pennsylvania parks, forests and friendships with DCNR's Wes Robinson
I’ve known my guest Wes Robinson for more than a decade, beginning when we started at our new jobs together at PennLive/The Patriot News. When it comes to friends, I tend to seek out fun, critical thinkers. Someone that can challenge me and make me laugh. Someone who will get right to the line and roundly cross it. Someone who has a strong moral character and a diabolical sense of humor. After I left journalism, I worked to bring Wes with me to the Pennsylvania Senate. He joined me at the Cap...
Hemlocks to Hellbenders
In Pennsylvania, every state park has its purpose. Allegheny Islands shows people what undeveloped islands once looked like on the river. Colton Point features stunning views of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. And Pine Grove Furnace highlights the iron making industry crucial to Pennsylvania and America’s growth. But are there any places set aside for learning and study. As it turns out, there is. One such place is Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center. Located in Berks County, Nolde For...
