GIS Lesson
After spending some time getting familiar with a GPS system last week, JCC students took their data to the next level through their lesson in GIS with RTPI Research Associate Dr. Peter Beeson yesterday afternoon. Students mapped their GPS way-points and were able to incorporate other useful information in the form of layers into their maps. They got a little taste of what GIS mapping is capable of and saw how it is extremely useful in the field of environmental conservation. It was a great lesson for all and the students made some pretty snazzy maps by the end of the afternoon!
Read MoreWinter Cardinal
Could this be the scene we see this weekend? With snow in the forecast it certainly could be! This weekend will be perfect for staying indoors and enjoying a wonderful art exhibit at RTPI. From Field to Frame by the talented Mike DiGiorgio is now on display for all to see. So come on in, warm up and take a peek at these wonderful pieces!
Read MoreChanging Building
This summer our building underwent a lot of changes in order to accommodate the fabulous Art and the Animal exhibit. New panels for the library, fixed up pedestals, lots of spackle and a coating of fresh paint on all the walls made the building look fresh and ready for all the beautiful paintings and sculptures. Since the close of the exhibit, the pieces selected for the tour have since been shipped to the next venue and the building is being prepared once again for a new exhibit. Michael DiGiorgio’s wonderful works will soon adorn our walls as well as some very special Peterson...
Read MoreMorning Frost
Typically autumn is a time of color, warm apple cider and cool crisp air that brings much enjoyment across the region. While we have had lots of vibrant color, and speaking for myself lots of cider, its been missing the cool crisp air…until now. Thanks to the weekend’s passing cold front, the area got its first hard frost of the season. A little later than normal, the frost coated the landscape this morning and made a pretty scene in our front yard and gardens. What did your yard look like this morning?
Read MoreWinter Tour Planning Begins
While we still have a few months before our landscape looks like this, we are beginning preparations for our winter trails cell phone tour once again. This winter we look forward to working with each of Chautauqua county’s snowmobile clubs as well as local skiers and snowshoers to promote the natural and historical beauty of our area. We are also excited to announce that this cell phone tour, along with our In the Footsteps of Roger Tory Peterson tour, will be moved to a new platform and we will be working with Fredonia’s Nick Gunner using his Orbitist software! This year’s...
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