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Good Dog

Posted on Nov 8, 2015

Good Dog

Zach here is having a good laugh at the notion that dogs like him are native parts of our ecosystem! I mentioned keeping cats indoors last week, once again describing how much damage they can do to our environment and how much pain being exposed to nature can inflict upon them. The same goes for unsupervised and untrained dogs. No one needs to see a puppy chasing a squirrel into the street and getting hit by a car. Dogs that run through the woodlands in summer can crush nests and eggs, sniff out young birds to “play” with or kill, and pick up dozens of ticks while they do,...

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Cat Patrol

Posted on Nov 4, 2015

Cat Patrol

Why oh why is this cat outside? They kill literally billions of birds across North America each year before we even mention their damage to the small mammal population, the majority of these strikes being for play or to satisfy an instinctual need – not survival. Let us also remember the safety of these furry family members as we enter the cold weather season apart from all of the other threats such as vehicles, chemicals, larger mammalian predators, and so on. Please, please, please keep your cats in your home. They live far longer this way and your vet bills will go down as...

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Fall Trail

Posted on Oct 16, 2015

Fall Trail

This is typically a terrific October weekend to get outside and enjoy the beautiful fall foliage starting to peak in the Northeast. However, we will be seeing some chilly temperatures and snow in some areas…that just means you have to bundle up a little more before you head to the great outdoors. Walk, hike, run, bike, bird, photograph – something, anything, outside this weekend. Soak in the environment and all the shades. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator

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Brilliant Colors

Posted on Oct 13, 2015

Brilliant Colors

An afternoon stroll down a dirt road lined with beautiful fall foliage, what could be better?! I hope you are enjoying the brilliant colors throughout the Chautauqua-Allegheny Region as it is a sight not to be missed! Elyse Henshaw Conservation Technician

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Blood Moon

Posted on Sep 27, 2015

Blood Moon

We had to avoid some scattered clouds but overall this was a great success! A big thanks to the blood moon for providing such a terrific excuse for people to go outside tonight and enjoy a lovely evening outdoors.

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