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Thank You, Mother Nature
May 13, 2012 Do you think she’s done playing and has finally let spring come to stay? Good old Mother Nature certainly has thrown a few curveballs our way this year, hasn’t she? I wasn’t here to enjoy the balmy... more »» 
Plant exchange to be held at Audubon
May 12, 2012 The tomatoes are a foot tall. Crammed into their Solo cups they are ready to be free, to sink their roots into the earth and taste new soil. more »» 
Milk made safe to drink by pasteurization
May 12, 2012 During a trip to London the second week of April this year to visit my youngest daughter and her husband who was studying there for one semester, I used British milk on my fruit and fiber cereal. more »»
Boating can take a deadly toll
May 12, 2012 If you are a recreation boater, May marks the beginning of the most dangerous time of year. The sultry days of summer make cool lakes and rivers an inviting refuge, but they can be deadly. more »» 
Return Of The River Otter
May 6, 2012 The tail disappeared into the water. It had a distinctly tapered end, looking like a long thick cone. I watched as the ripples faded across the pond and sighed. I was too late again. more »» 
Pausing along the nature trail
May 5, 2012 The sign at the head of the trail said “nature trail. more »» 
Native trees in Chautauqua County
May 5, 2012 My favorite habitat for walking is woods. The Chautauqua County Soil & Water Conservation District just had its annual tree sale at the Frank W. Bratt Ag Center. Such good deal. more »»
Turkey nesting right on schedule
May 5, 2012 A recent discovery put me in a turkey state of mind. While on my knees photographing wildflowers, I noticed a bone a few feet away and found a turkey skeleton concealed by the thickly growing grass. more »» 
Master Gardeners to host plant sale, expo
May 5, 2012 The Master Gardener Program of Chautauqua County will be holding its second annual Plant Sale and Expo on Saturday, May 12, at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Frank Bratt Ag Center. more »» 
Protecting Woodlands, Helping The Watershed
April 29, 2012 Okay, I’ll admit it: I’m a forager. When I walk in the woods, I not only see natural beauty and an intricate ecological system, I also see foo. more »» 
The May skies
April 28, 2012 Mercury is beginning its swing behind the sun and cannot be seen this month. more »» 
Audubon plans annual gala fundraiser
April 28, 2012 Imagine a lazy trip down the Allegheny River on a drift boat, stopping at islands along the way, fishing in fishing holes that only an expert guide knows or training your camera on wildlife that... more »» 
Visit to natural history museum helps make sense of evolution
April 28, 2012 In early April, I was fortunate to visit London, where my youngest daughter and her husband, who was studying for one semester, resided. more »»
Festival a boon to W.Va.
April 28, 2012 The birding world turns its attention to southern West Virginia next week. The 10th annual New River Birding and Nature Festival kicks off on Monday. more »» 
Best Management Practices Work
April 22, 2012 Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms and green filamentous algae (the troublesome green “cotton candy” that clings on rocks, docks and plants at many locations in Chautauqua Lake) are strong... more »» 
Birding series to kick off at Audubon
April 21, 2012 Bird watching is one of the most popular outdoor recreational activities in the United States. Studies have found that tens of millions of people enjoy watching birds. more »» 
Nature abounds in Florida’s state parks
April 21, 2012 The southern middle third of Florida is wonderful for nature study. My friend Chuck hiked with me every day of my visit, showing me some of these nature trails. more »»
Wise words for Earth Day
April 21, 2012 Words can change the world, but only when they lead to action. Earth Day is a great time to remember this. Here are some of my favorite words. more »» 
Master Gardener Program in search of fourth class
April 21, 2012 The Master Gardener program of Chautauqua County, offered through Cornell Cooperative Extension, is happy to announce that it will once again be offering Master Gardener Core Training and is seeking... more »» 
Take Note Of The Majestic Elm
April 15, 2012 It’s funny what random things you remember from your childhood. more »» 
Birding for bucks
April 14, 2012 This will be our 10th year. Each of us will set the alarm for a ridiculously early time so that we can meet at the center at 6 a.m. more »» Parent Member Training May 17, 2012 Parent Member Training, Parent Network, West Valley Central SchoolParent Member TrainingDate: Thursday, May 17, 2012Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. more » Community Calendar |
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