Barn Owls live in barns and similar buildings, often around farms. Unfortunately because of their close proximity to the use of pesticides on farms, they often face the danger of secondary poisoning. As farmers use these chemicals to kill rodents the owls (and other animals) … [Read more...] about Barn Owl Box: Natural Rodent Control
environmental issues
GASLAND – Film & Discussion at Whallonsburg Grange
Sunday, September 30 at 3pm GASLAND - Film showing and discussion At Whallonsburg Grange Hall Free Admission This is an award-winning documentary by filmmaker Josh Fox on fracking, high-volume hydraulic fracturing to release natural gas from shale. A gas-drilling boom has … [Read more...] about GASLAND – Film & Discussion at Whallonsburg Grange
Essex Town Business
The Essex Town Dock is in need of repairs. You can see the details of the ongoing discussion here and here. Essex has recently undergone reviews by SEQRA and the EPA. You can view the environmental review details here. Related articles Essex Town Board News … [Read more...] about Essex Town Business
A Toast to the Winter Season
"Monday evening the PMOEC staff toasted the end of yet another successful season. We had spent the day doing staff development in Burlington, spending the morning at The Echo Center and the afternoon at the Petra Cliffs Climbing Center, before ending the day with a great dinner … [Read more...] about A Toast to the Winter Season
Who Can Catch the Most Sunlight, and Keep It?
"Remember the week 6 note where Kristin mentioned Who can catch the most sunlight, and keep it? Well she’s away this week and that means I’m here to take you into the deep end of the pond regarding that sentence. Let me warn you in advance, the train of thinking I’ve been on … [Read more...] about Who Can Catch the Most Sunlight, and Keep It?