Lake Champlain has been recently troubled by the parasitic sea lamprey. These creatures prey on fish in the lake weakening and killing them. A method of sea lamprey control has been devised to attempt to curtail the numbers being effected. In recent years these lamprey have … [Read more...] about Upcoming Sea Lamprey Control Treatment
Archives for September 2012
Lake Champlain Northern Pike
Responding to rumors of Hurricane Isaac spillover arriving in the Champlain Valley this morning, I headed down to the waterfront to cover the ski boat. Although a light mist and breeze were stirring things up, I was surprised to see an Adirondack chair from our boathouse deck … [Read more...] about Lake Champlain Northern Pike
Essex Farm: A Perfect Melon
"The cantaloupe melons are coming in, their flesh the color of mangoes, sweet and precious as these last days of summer. I harvested bushels and bushels of them this morning with Lindsay and Amy and Lindsay’s mom, Martha. Lindsay split one in half on the wagon with a harvest … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: A Perfect Melon
Harvest Festival & Block Party at Whallonsburg Grange
Sunday, September 9 1-5pm 16 and under, FREE. $10 suggested donation for adults. All proceeds go to the "Grow the Grange" Fund. This is the Whallonsburg Grange's 3rd annual community celebration! Come enjoy a the festival celebrating the harvest and the shifting season with … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival & Block Party at Whallonsburg Grange