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Pete Seeger: musician and activist
July 14, 2012 Pete Seeger, 93, just played his banjo at the Clearwater Great Hudson River Revival in Croton Point Park. That is in Croton-on-Hudson., located on the east bank of the Hudson River. more »» 
Protect Our Watershed
July 8, 2012 Your home is probably the largest investment you will ever make, so you invest your time and money in its upkeep … making repairs, landscaping and remodelin. more »» 
Woodchucks: Beautiful or beleaguered?
July 7, 2012 When I mention woodchucks in a gathering of acquaintances, the reaction ranges from hostility to adoration. more »» 
Taking a look at nature photography
July 7, 2012 Why do people take pictures? There are, of course, many answers to that question. Indeed, each individual may have more than one answer, depending on the project or the situatio. more »» 
‘Nectar of the Gods’
July 7, 2012 “You’re my honey,” “I love you honey,” and just the word “honey” have always been used to express sweet endearment for someone held in affection. more »» 
Organizations Implement Lake Action
July 1, 2012 The Chautauqua Lake Watershed Management Commission, with its 10 partner organizations, published the Chautauqua Lake Watershed Management plan in September 2010. more »» 
Gardening for the birds
June 30, 2012 My garden is in the midst of a summer shower. There’s thunder, but it is far off and rumbling rather than near and crashing. more »» 
The buzz on bees
June 30, 2012 What’s that noise overhead? Is it a bird, a plane or Superman? This buzz could very well be a swirling and airborne mass of thousands of honeybees. more »» 
Nature in Washington, D.C.
June 30, 2012 Recently, friends of mine, owners of a townhouse in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C., invited me down for a visit. more »» 
What's Fueling The Problems On The Lake?
June 24, 2012 Summer is here on Chautauqua Lake! What are we experiencing? A topped-out crop of curly leaf pondweed (Potamogeton crispus) ringing much of the lake. more »» 
The Miracle Of Gardening
June 23, 2012 It wasn’t a nightmare I had often, but it did recur, always the same. Aliens had captured me, and I was being interrogated about how things work on earth. more »» 
How Do Air Plants, Spanish Moss And Resurrection Fern Survive On Air Alone?
June 23, 2012 When driving onto Jekyll Island, Ga. to visit my in-laws, I am greeted by huge live oak trees laden with Spanish moss which is like entering an enchanted forest. more »» 
Row, Row, Row That Boat
June 17, 2012 I think I’ve found a magic well that contains the elixir for anti-aging, and it has a bucket-full of terms to keep you thinking young. more »»
In Search Of A Holy Rail
June 16, 2012 A report of a rare bird captures the attention of birders within a few hours drive of the observation. So in late May, when a black rail was reported just north of Capon Bridge in Hampshire County, W. more »» 
Birdie Babies
June 16, 2012 If you’ve heard me talk about getting hooked on birds, then you surely have heard the story of how Elaine Crossley, the bluebird lady, plopped bitty tree swallow babies into my hands during a nest... more »» 
Bluebirds Of The Field
June 16, 2012 This is the year. I have a nest facing my field with five Eastern bluebird chicks. The last time I thought that bluebirds would be fledging any moment, I lost the whole group. more »» 
Don’t Mow, Let Some Grass Grow
June 10, 2012 Big grassy fields are disappearing across the region, and some birds are disappearing with them. It seems odd to tell people not to mow, but it’s true. more »» 
Capturing wildflowers
June 9, 2012 By Jeff Tome Wildflowers are elusive creatures. They are shy things that only come out for a short time each year. more »» 
Beauty in nature is hidden all around us
June 9, 2012 By Robert M. Ungerer Every day nature provides us with beautiful sights of landscapes, animals and even human behavior. more »»
Thank a hunter for conservation
June 9, 2012 By Scott C. Shalaway Later this year the conservation community will celebrate the 75th anniversary of federal legislation that keeps state wildlife agencies afloat. On Sept. more »» |
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