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Honey Bees Hard At Work

When I arrive to work at the Nature Center each morning, one of the first things I do is check on the hundreds of other ladies in the building. They are usually already working by the time I get there. Some are cleaning while others build, work security, or gather and prepare food. There are always young to care for and occasionally there’s a dance party. If you haven’t figured it out yet, I’m speaking of Honey Bees. Humans have been caring for Honey Bees for thousands of years. The honey, wax and pollination service from Honey Bees are important resources for humans. The ...

Mini-Meadow Madness

As the summer sun wanes and the cool, crisp nights of fall encroach, we all start thinking about pumpkins, cider, and beautiful fall foliage. But before you put those shovels and gardening gloves away and fall into pumpkin spice lattes, don’t forget that September is one of the best times of ...

Journey To Begin For Marvelous Monarchs

The end of August is one of those liminal spaces where we seem to exist in two different seasons. According to the calendar, it will be summer for a few more weeks, and the daytime is still often warm and sunny enough to continue beach days and summer activities. However, the nights are ...

Births

KNOPP - To Cortland and Emily Knopp (Davis) of Rochester on Aug. 17, 2024, a son, Owen James Knopp. Grandparents are John and Karen Davis of Frewsburg, N.Y., and James and Polly Knopp of Westfield, N.Y.

Time Is Coming To Learn What Medication Will Cost Next Year

Question: I know what my medications cost me this year, but how will I know how much it will be next year? Answer: Each year we have insurance, the cost structures change. It doesn’t matter if we have employee health insurance, retiree coverage, Medicare coverage or a Marketplace plan. Insurance almost always changes year to year. As we approach the last quarter of 2024, we all begin looking to 2025 with anticipation. I want to focus on Medicare, since that is my specialty. In 2025 there are some major changes to Medicare Part D Standard Coverage. These changes have been widely ...

Following The Beauty Of Our Lakes Downstream

Summertime is wonderful in Chautauqua County! Residents and visitors to our area are well aware of the recreational opportunities that our lakes offer. Lake Erie, Chautauqua, Findley, Bear, and the Cassadaga Lakes each receive their share of boaters, fisher(wo)men, swimmers, and paddlers, and ...