Pond owners, residents of lake communities and local officials can gain practical information from a Penn State Extension workshop focused on the basics of pond water quality, ecology, plant ...

My most recent visit there, however, was not to document these fascinating insects, but to experience the pond in whole and ...

Each plant is between one and two inches across and often appears red in color. Mosquito fern will seldom take over ponds and lakes, but can be found mixed in with other floating species.

This class from Penn State Extension will cover pond plant identification, water testing, pond ecology and more. At Millport Conservancy, 737 E. Millport Road, Lititz. $10. Register online.