A Call for Citizen Scientists!
Although the winter season will soon be in full force here in Western NY, this is actually the best time to explore the area’s forests – at least when searching for an invasive pest known as Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA). HWA is an aphid-like insect, originating from Asia, which veils itself under white, woolly masses as it feeds on sap at the base of hemlock tree needles. An individual tree will succumb to HWA in under a decade if an infestation goes unnoticed. This deadly bug has been progressively moving in on Western New York as it has spread throughout much of the eastern United States....
Read MoreMonarch Butterfly
This is obviously a bit of a throwback to earlier this summer and yet another gorgeous Monarch (Danaus plexippus) butterfly enjoying some nectar in a garden. Have you seen any more Monarchs hurrying their way south in November? Considering how warm it has been in some areas there is still a chance to spot one or two here or there after having emerged recently, trying to elude the snow. Most of the Monarch butterfly population has already made their way to the wintering grounds in Mexico. Some of the species does overwinter in California, and counts will be conducted once again at many of...
Read MoreGiving Tuesday 2016
Giving Tuesday is a day when each of us can express our appreciation for the causes that matter to us. With your contribution to RTPI, we can continue to carry on Roger Tory Peterson’s legacy through Art, Education and Conservation. Your support makes all the difference. Help us fulfill our mission by making a contribution today! https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/rtpi
Read MoreSmall Business Saturday
On November 26th we will celebrate Small Business Saturday! This is a special day to show your love for the small businesses in your community, and in our case to support our many nature-oriented programs! To show our appreciation, we’re offering 10% OFF ALL NATURE STORE PURCHASES. So mark your calendar, and get ready to Shop Small with us. You’re sure to find something unique and inspiring for everyone on your shopping list. Thanks for your support!
Read MoreCome Visit Us at the Snow Show!
With last weekend’s storm marking the region’s first winter blast, many are ready to head south while the rest of us are getting prepared for the hopes of a snowy season. Personally I’m hoping for a VERY snowy winter so that outdoor recreationalists will get the chance to take part in the fourth iteration of the “Nature at Your Fingertips” cell phone tour! Once again RTPI is working closely with the snowmobile clubs of Chautauqua County to make this project happen, and our friends at Orbitist have added several new features to the platform making it even easier to...
Read MoreRTPI to Host ‘Focus On Nature XIV’ Exhibition
Focus on Nature XIV, an exhibition organized by the New York State Museum, will be presented at RTPI from December 3, 2016 through April 9, 2017. Like Roger Tory Peterson, the artists featured in this show demonstrate the role illustration plays in natural science research and education, to stimulate curiosity about the world, and bring clearly into focus images of nature that people might not otherwise be aware of or able to visualize. Since its inception in 1990, the New York State Museum’s Focus on Nature exhibit series has reflected the standards, materials, and skills of contemporary...
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