Blue Marsh National Recreation Area
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Oct 13, 2026
Jill FelkerGUEST
So this research is really important to figure out where those microplastics are coming from and what they do actually once they hit the environment.
Jill FelkerGUEST
Are they affecting the plants, the animals? We're specifically studying Blue Marsh Lake.
Jill FelkerGUEST
which is a very popular recreational facility.
Jill FelkerGUEST
Just like what Vin was saying, a lot of people go there.
Jill FelkerGUEST
Over 900,000 people visit Blue Marsh Lake and the surrounding area every year.
Jill FelkerGUEST
And so there's a lot of fishing and swimming and boating that happens there.
Jill FelkerGUEST
So looking at what those microplastics are doing in that water and what happens ecologically as those microplastics move through the watershed.
Julie UrbanGUEST
Yes.
Julie UrbanGUEST
And so there's a study that we did, the Keller et al, at, at Blue Marsh, and basically we have great models that predict, based on degree day, you know, degree day models, really good at predicting each of the nymphal instars.
Julie UrbanGUEST
And so for this particular study, these water-based versus oil-based solutions were sprayed either via backpack sprayer or helicopter-
Fritz WestoverHOST
Oh, okay
Jack HolcombHOST
The Baird Ornithological Club has a hike scheduled for Tuesday the 13th.
Jack HolcombHOST
Well, you actually go and sit and enjoy at Blue Marsh at the State Hill Hawk Watch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A variety of falcons, exhibitors, and beautyos may pass this location during October.
Jack HolcombHOST
So you can stop by any time during the day, bring a lawn chair and snacks if desired.
Jack HolcombHOST
It's located just off Brownsville Road in Sinking Spring.
Jack HolcombHOST
Russ Hoffman will be there, and he will be helping you identify all of those hawks as they fly over the Blue Marsh area on Tuesday, 9 to 3.
Jack HolcombHOST
And it's a great place to look for hawks, and you can see many too, no question about that.
Jack HolcombHOST
Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, Wednesday, October 14th, 6.30 p.m. in the auditorium, a speaker series, Life, It's All About the Journey, 50 Years, a Log Cabin in Lycoming County.
SamHOST
Fantastic event.
SamHOST
Runs at Blue Marsh Recreation Area near Redding, Pennsylvania, and I mean, there's some great racing in there.
SamHOST
A lot of the what we call the naked events, the Uber endurance events run up there.
SamHOST
And then also the Blues Cruise, which is run by Pagoda Pacers, which is a longtime running group in Berks County.
Jack HolcombHOST
And that will be next Saturday at 8 a.m. for the Baird Ornithological Club.
Jack HolcombHOST
And then next Saturday, they'll be hiking at Blue Marsh, the Skinner's Loop at 8 a.m.
Jack HolcombHOST
The site is the edge of Blue Marsh.
Jack HolcombHOST
Features a miniature open field, woodland, and riparian habitats.
Jack HolcombHOST
Walk approximately three miles on mostly level terrain.
Jack HolcombHOST
The fall songbird migration should bring a diversity of species to the varied habitats.
Jack HolcombHOST
The location is called the Blue Marsh Lake Road Parking and the Google Maps.
Jack HolcombHOST
And Liz Gates will be leading that walk.