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Mycofiltration
December 30, 2012 “Myco-what?” “Mycofiltration,” I said. Blank stare. “Mushrooms. Using mycelium to filter runoff from — you probably don’t know what mycelium is either ...” Blank stare. more »» 
The January skies
December 29, 2012 The planet Mercury cannot be viewed this month since it is behind the sun, in relation to Earth. Brilliant Venus can be spotted very low in the southeast at dawn during the first week of January. more »» 
Different and new
December 29, 2012 I sit here typing this article on a new laptop, courtesy of a generous grant from the Sheldon Foundation. How wonderful it is. It has a new version of Windows. more »» 
More irruptions from the North: Common redpolls
December 29, 2012 The common redpoll is irrupting again. This is because it’s partial to seeds — especially from coniferous trees. more »» 
Winter Dormancy
December 23, 2012 Have you ever wondered how maples, oaks, lilacs, dogwoods, and other trees and shrubs survive our long, cold, snowy winters? Actually, these woody plants are very sensitive to the changing... more »» 
Take a nature break
December 22, 2012 I recently read an article about the benefits of time outdoors in this month’s Outside magazine. more »» 
The Christmas bird count
December 22, 2012 The Christmas Bird Count is an annual bird census held within 10 days of Christmas over the past 113 years in Canada, the United States and Latin America. more »» 
Enjoying Nature: There’s An App For That
December 16, 2012 According to Apple’s trademark catchphrase, there’s an app for everything under the sun. Like many people, I use my smartphone throughout the day to stay organized, connected and entertaine. more »» 
Making distinctions
December 15, 2012 My eldest daughter, back when she was very young, made families out of everything. Some of the families made sense. Barbie, Ken and Skipper were mom, dad and daughter, of cours. more »» 
A year of irruptive evening grosbeaks
December 15, 2012 Carol Hardenburg reported hosting evening grosbeaks on her property in Brocton on Nov. 19. The rare evening grosbeaks (8 inches) are back — but just briefly. more »» 
Sharing The Love Of Nature
December 9, 2012 No matter how you look at it, having grandchildren is wonderful. more »» 
Phase changes
December 8, 2012 At Audubon’s annual Thanksgiving event, I casually mentioned to an elementary school teacher that I had been out earlier photographing the hoarfros. more »» 
Antlers: Beautiful, curious, desirable
December 8, 2012 Quickly approaching is the arrival of “a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer” pulling Santa Claus on Christmas Eve to the homes of all who expect him. more »» 
Our Fowl Fall Lake
December 2, 2012 All professionals love their pet acronyms. The world is full of IEPs, IEDs, IBMs and more (Individualized Education Plan, Improvised Explosive Device and International Business Machines. more »» 
Freedom to ‘muck’
December 1, 2012 I recently went on vacation to Yosemite National Park in southern California. more »» 
Tundra swans are back
December 1, 2012 Hot off the press! Tundra swans, previously known as whistling swans, are being seen on Chautauqua Lake. First, friends reported a large flock north near Chautauqu. more »» 
Strategic Watershed Planning
November 25, 2012 Stewardship of our Chautauqua watershed is a big commitment. more »» 
Evergreen wreaths
November 24, 2012 White spruce, eastern hemlock, eastern white pine. They are shelter to the winter birds in my yard, an escape from daylight for the night-loving owls. more »» 
The December skies
November 24, 2012 Look for little Mercury low in the southeastern predawn sky during the first two weeks in December. It will be positioned to the lower left of much brighter Venus. more »» 
Look at the moon tonight
November 24, 2012 I look to the heavens on a clear and starry night. Out there black holes and quasars can be a fright. But what I see is a beautiful sight Because moonlight is a comfort and a perfect delight. more »» |
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