Slightly less than a year ago I floated the idea of a "timber rattlesnake safari" with Essex, NY friends, John Davis and Tom Stransky. Our mission? To see some live timber rattlesnakes in their native Split Rock habitat. It was intended as an adventure. But it was also a reaction … [Read more...] about Timber Rattlesnake Safari
Nature
Prepare for Potential Lake Champlain Flooding
I received an alert from Lori Fisher, Executive Director of the Lake Champlain Committee, on Friday with the alarming subject line: Potential Lake Flooding - Be Prepared. Prepare for flooding?!?! Potential flooding? You heard right, if you work or live near the shore, prepare … [Read more...] about Prepare for Potential Lake Champlain Flooding
CATS Celebrates Collaboration and Conservation
Champlain Area Trails (CATS) honored National Trails Day on June 1 with much celebration! Various hikes were planned and enjoyed throughout the day. Several community members were acknowledged for their work with CATS and toward preserving nature for future generations to enjoy, … [Read more...] about CATS Celebrates Collaboration and Conservation
Lake Champlain Water Level Jumps 2 Feet in a Week
The Green Mountains were veiled in white this morning. A pretty sight. Until you remember that all of that new snow will soon melt and flow into Lake Champlain. Brrr... But the snowmelt's chilly arrival is only half its threat. While this spring's drought offered Essex … [Read more...] about Lake Champlain Water Level Jumps 2 Feet in a Week
Spring Flowers 2013
http://youtu.be/NtPUlIaC7J8 [Edit: I've been corrected by my mom who knows this tree better than I--apparently this blossoming tree is a pink flowering crabapple tree.] It's been a dreary few days with all these thunderstorms, so I thought that it would be a good time to … [Read more...] about Spring Flowers 2013