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we are constantly looking for opportunities to improve. Please
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From
Rare Plants to River Otters:
A Few of the Finds at the Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve
By Andy Zepp
Located just eight miles south of Ithaca, the
Finger Lakes Land Trust’s Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve
can provide visitors with the feeling that they are much farther
away from the trappings of civilization. |
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Watershed
Steward’s Fall Message – Get Out and Explore Your Watershed!
One of the most important suggestions in our
upcoming “Living Wisely In Your Watershed” guide is
deceptively simple. Set aside a beautiful day this month and explore
a new place near your home or neighborhood—it’s a wonderful
way to get away from it all. |
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The
Network At Work — Bidding Farewell To A Stalwart Guy…
It is with particular sadness that we bid farewell
this month to one of our most valued volunteers, Christian Boissonnas,
as he relocates to the Midwest. Other news on Network staff efforts,
too! |
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Loons
Over Cayuga!
During the fall of 1992, a significant migration
route was discovered over Cayuga Lake, and it is speculated that
nearly half of the loons wintering off the southeastern coast of
North America may use Cayuga or Seneca Lake as a waypoint. Find
out about the Cayuga Lake Loon Watch. |
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One
More Winner from the 2003 Essay Contest
Adult Category essayist, Peggy Arcadi, shares
her appreciation of Taughannock Creek in all seasons. Look for our
2004 Essay Topic in an upcoming issue! |
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Paddling
the Watershed
He began his canoe trip on Sunday, August.
26, from Cascadilla Creek in Ithaca. Averaging 16-17 miles per day,
Bill completed his voyage six days later in Lake Ontario. Take a
trip through the watershed with Bill Huston. |
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Lakefest
2003 Makes a Big Splash!
Nearly two hundred Network members, residents
and visitors to our watershed attended Lakefest this year, held
August 24, at Cayuga Lake State Park. |
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Hurlbut
and Patterson Farms Honored for Their Stewardship
Sylvia Hurlbut and Patterson Farms, both of
Cayuga County, NY, were honored as the first recipients of the David
Morehouse Memorial Award, presented at Lakefest 2003. |
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