It is that time of year when families are heading out to buy a Christmas tree. Many begin to ask themselves, which is better, a real tree or an artificial tree. When asking yourself this question, you need to define better. Better for whom, you the consumer or the environment? As you think [...]
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I have always enjoyed watching birds. They would fascinate me as a young child. I would spend time watching them eat from our feeder outside of our kitchen window. One of my fondest memories of my grandfather is when he “taught” me how to feed the chickadees from my hand. It was an amazing [...] Do you enjoy taking photographs? Do you have some great shots ofPfeifferNatureCenter(orNew York’s forests) that you want to share? Photography is one of our country’s most popular pastimes. This is your chance to share your photographs ofPfeifferNatureCenterandNew York’s forests. In honor of International Year of Forests, The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Division [...] As the seasons change from summer toward autumn the weather provides a great opportunity to explore the trails since there is less heat, humidity and fewer bugs. Looking to take a trek? Here are five tips to get you started: 1. Find a trail. Pfeiffer Nature Center (and Western New York ) is filled [...] Have you been on a nice long walk in the woods lately? I have. Yesterday I spent the morning walking the trails at our Lillibridge Property. My original intent to hiking the trails was to look for mushrooms for our Mushroom Walk & ID on Saturday, August 20, 2011. As I wandered Griffin Way, [...] Great American Backyard Campout: Seven Things to Do After Dark from Wildlife Promise 5/18/2011 // Roger DiSilvestro Campers enjoy an oasis of light on a dark night in this photo by Derek Gulden That day on which thousands of people across the nation pitch tents and roll out sleeping bags is almost here—National Wildlife [...] When it finally stops raining again, I am sure that these little flowers will be popping up everywhere. Why not take advantage of natures bounty and can a little sunshine! I ran across this recipe/article through one of the emails that I recieved this week. I love jam and look forward to giving this [...] “Can words describe the fragrance of the very breath of spring? ” – Neltje Blanchan The best part of Springtime is the smell. You can’t describe the smell of fresh cut grass after an April shower, the smell of newly bloomed flowers, or even the smell of the mud that forms when all [...] Build a Bond with Birds By Jason Martin, NestWatch Eastern Bluebird nest. Photo by J. Brindo Whether in a shrub, a tree, or a nest box, bird nests are all around us. By monitoring a nearby nest you can help scientists study the biology of North America’s birds and how it might be [...] If you haven’t had the opportunity to visit the PNC this winter, here’s your chance to see the glorious winter scenery from the comfort of your own home. Youtube.com user paperboy2222 created a short video slide show of the beautiful winter shadows and views at the Lillibridge Property when he visited on January 17, [...] |
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