Where the Wild Things Are; Jamestown’s Chadakoin River
Where the Wild Things Are; Jamestown’s Chadakoin River by Melanie Smith RTPI Communications Coordinator Roger Tory Peterson Institutes ‘Wild America’ initiatives aim to reinvigorate and perpetuate appreciation of our local natural heritage. This year marks the 60th anniversary of Roger Tory Peterson’s telling of his own journey to discover the untamed reaches of our continent in the book by the same name. RTPI’s Project Wild America Youth Ambassadors, a group of 6 area high school students and 2 JCC students supervised by RTPI staff, have spent the summer doing just this, through their...
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RTPI director, Twan Leenders, enjoys an afternoon on the Chadakoin River in Jamestown with the Project Wild America Youth Ambassadors.
Read More“Water is the beginning of all things.” – Thales of Miletus, 600 B.C.
“Water is the beginning of all things.” – Thales of Miletus, 600 B.C. Human beings are innately connected to Earth’s bodies of water; its streams, lakes and oceans. Take the time to learn, love and protect the precious water resources in your community!
Read MoreThe bizarre microcosm in a teaspoon of Chadakoin River water…
The bizarre microcosm in a teaspoon of Chadakoin river water (Jamestown, NY)… The Project Wild America crew has been out there all through July observing and documenting the biological abundance of this fascinating ecosystem. Go have a look for yourself! l
Read MoreKiDs DaY at RTPI – Saturday, July 25th; 1-4pm
Learn about Roger Tory Peterson, meet artist Thomas Annear to hear stories from the national parks, and take a nature drawing class! Saturday, July 25th from 1-4pm. Cost: $10. Pre-registration is required – to register please contact Jane Johnson, RTPI Communications & Public Programs Coordinator, at jjohnson AT rtpi.org or 716-665-2473 ext. 228.
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