Buy one now ... a great holiday gift idea for the nature lover on your list!
Our 2027 Naturalist Calendars are now available for purchase. Featuring incredible wildlife and nature images from renowned photographer and videographer Michael Kinney, this calendar is loaded with information and details to enhance you and your family's opportunities outdoors.
The calendar includes:
♥ 20 incredible locally shot images
♥ A page of eight insightful tips from photographer Michael Kinney to enhance your own nature photography efforts
♥ A separate page of tips from the Riverkeeper team on ways to make the most of your outdoor adventures with the family in 2027
♥ Key monthly phenology dates that tell you when to expect various wildflower blooms, suggestions on various wildlife to see (and when) based on their seasonal life cycles and cool facts and details to know
♥ Moon phases, average monthly precipitation, anticipated sunrise and sunset times and much more!
Our 2027 Naturalist Calendars are now available for purchase. Featuring incredible wildlife and nature images from renowned photographer and videographer Michael Kinney, this calendar is loaded with information and details to enhance you and your family's opportunities outdoors.
The calendar includes:
♥ 20 incredible locally shot images
♥ A page of eight insightful tips from photographer Michael Kinney to enhance your own nature photography efforts
♥ A separate page of tips from the Riverkeeper team on ways to make the most of your outdoor adventures with the family in 2027
♥ Key monthly phenology dates that tell you when to expect various wildflower blooms, suggestions on various wildlife to see (and when) based on their seasonal life cycles and cool facts and details to know
♥ Moon phases, average monthly precipitation, anticipated sunrise and sunset times and much more!
Just a few of the neat Michael Kinney photos featured in the 2027 calendar:
Purchase your 2027 Naturalist Calendar here:
2027 Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Naturalist Calendar
$15.00 - $20.00
Our Middle Susquehanna Naturalist Calendar again offers a year's worth of nature-related dates, facts and other information to help better connect you to our natural resources. This includes expected sunrise and sunsets, moon phases, when various species are expected to be more active, wildflowers blooming, etc.
This year's calendar also offers various nature photography tips from artist Michael Kinney and suggestions on how you can make the most of your family's next adventure outdoors.
This year's calendar features incredible locally shot wildlife images by renowned Williamsport-area photographer and videographer Michael Kinney.
Cost is $15 if you purchase in person or $20 to have it sent to your mailing address. Learn more at our Naturalist Calendar page: Naturalist Calendar
Phenology in our watershed for this month:
It is officially October ... the year 2026 seems to be flying by!
During the month of October within our watershed, you can anticipate and enjoy:
During the month of October within our watershed, you can anticipate and enjoy:
- Brook trout spawn and lay eggs in "redds" during September and October
- Black bears are entering "hyperphagia" ... which means they are eating constantly to build up reserves for winter hibernation
- Owls, such as barred and screech, can be heard more frequently at night this month
- Maple leaves usually hit peak fall coloration by the middle of this month
- Black tupelo leaves turn brilliantly red by mid-October
- Bluejays can be seen collecting acorns later in the month
- Tamarack needles turn a smoky gold color in the final weeks of October
- There are a few fun "holidays" to keep on your calendar, including World Animal Day on Oct. 4, World Habitat Day on Oct. 5 and Reptile Awareness Day on Oct. 21.
