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Sandhill cranes are a thrill to see
March 31, 2012 On the morning of March 14 this year, 40,000 sandhill cranes were waking from their roost, wading on sandbars in the Platte River in central Nebraska, resting on their spring migratio. more »» 
Global Connection Of Water
March 30, 2012 From my window, I see rolling green hills, patches of trees and scattered houses. The scene is not of beautiful Chautauqua County but a snapshot of Kyotera, Uganda, in central Africa. more »» 
Why Worry About Wetlands?
March 25, 2012 Wetlands are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems of the biological world, and include marshes, wet meadows, wooded swamps and bogs, as well as natural floodplains along rivers, streams... more »» 
The April skies
March 24, 2012 With binoculars, you may be able to spot Mercury just above the eastern horizon shortly before sunrise during the first half of April. more »» 
What are your spring break plans?
March 24, 2012 ‘‘Where are you going on spring break?’’ I hated that question when I was in school. It was always asked by the kids who were going to Myrtle Beach or Florida. more »» 
Goose Creek Preserve has wide variety of trees in small area
March 24, 2012 The 28.3-acre Loomis Goose Creek Lakeshore Wetland Preserve, was bought fairly recently, in 2010, by the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy. more »»
Early bird special
March 24, 2012 Last year on April 24, I wrote that ruby-throated hummingbirds were back early. This year they are setting new records for returning early. One of my favorite websites, www.hummingbirds. more »» 
Spring Yard Rejuvenation
March 18, 2012 Warm weather has arrived! It is the time when we turn our attention to our yards to fix what nature, plowing, salt and snow have damaged. more »» 
Natural dyes can be used to color eggs
March 17, 2012 If you read carefully the ingredients on the colored ‘‘Goldfish’’ crackers box, you’ll notice some interesting ones. Beet powder, spinach and paprika among others. more »» 
The mystery of flight is remarkable
March 17, 2012 Have you ever wondered how birds and airplanes lift off the ground to fly? While researching the life of the snow goose for my last article in The Post-Journal, I learned why migrating geese fly in ... more »»
A new look at earthworms
March 17, 2012 Next time you roam your favorite woodlot, study the leaf litter. more »» 
Native Plants Are ‘In’
March 11, 2012 A revolution is under way, and Chautauqua County won’t want to miss it. I recently returned from the fourth annual Native Plant Symposium in Ithaca, N.Y., and found that the news is spreading fast. more »» 
‘Live Green’ at Audubon on March 17
March 10, 2012 Environmental issues are hard to write about because it is impossible to not make an impact on the planet. Every living thing, from worms to trees and beyond, makes some kind of impact. more »»
The year of the tick?
March 10, 2012 Dave Fahrner of Pittsburgh writes, ‘‘Have you heard of an increase in the deer tick population this year? Last fall, my dog and I came home from several outings, and I picked many ticks from each of... more »» 
Cassadaga Creek Preserve has something for everybody
March 10, 2012 This Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy property fills needs for lots of folks. The beginning is flat and interesting for challenged hikers. There is a slightly harder trek to reach a beautiful wood. more »» 
A Hiker’s Heaven
March 4, 2012 If you took a survey and asked people what makes living in Chautauqua County awesome, I’m sure the list would be lengthy. Our lakes, especially Chautauqua Lake, would probably be at the top. more »» 
Empathy for animals can be powerful
March 3, 2012 I apologize to the animals, dead along the roadside, as I drive to work. When I see a furry lump ahead a wave of fear and sorrow, perhaps even a little pain, surges through me. more »»
Seedlings for wildlife
March 3, 2012 Shortly after noon on the last day of February, the thermometer on my porch read 62 degrees. It’s no wonder I’ve been thinking of gardening. more »» 
The snow goose is a rare bird in Chautauqua County
March 3, 2012 The snow goose — a hardy, beautiful, long distance migratory bird — is rare in Chautauqua County, but occasionally is seen at the Jamestown Audubon Society Sanctuary, according to one of the... more »» 
Starting plants from seeds
March 3, 2012 Despite the cold temperatures outdoors, the lengthening of daylight hours is heralding the approach of spring. more »» |
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