LIVONIA — A Livingston County resident has joined the ranks of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)'s Uniformed Officers as an Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO). According to a press release from the DEC, Evan McFee, of Hemlock, is one of 48 to to receive their diplomas at graduation from the DEC's 20th Basic School for Uniformed Officers. “New York’s environment and natural resources are now better served and protected … [Read more...]
Troops of Monarch Caterpillars Eat Letchworth’s New Butterfly Garden for Fall Migration
CASTILE – Monarch caterpillars have been making exceptional appearances outside Letchworth State Park's Humphrey Nature Center in these last few weeks of summer. Monarch butterfly larvae, or caterpillars, are munching the milkweed planted especially for them in the Nature Center's butterfly garden. The $6.75 million, 5,000 square foot Nature Center just opened to the public this past June. "Yay, we saw monarchs flying around there last … [Read more...]
Ready to Pop, Pregnant Squirrel Captures the Hearts of Letchworth State Park
LETCHWORTH — Park lovers are going 'nuts' over a photo of a very pregnant squirrel photographed at Letchworth State Park. Ann Liberatore photographed the pregnant mother to be in the Park and shared the images on the facebook page, Letchworth State Lovers. The viral photo has generated over 500, likes , 76 shares and over 40 comments. The lady squirrel looks pregnant and ready to burst any moment. Squirrels can have up to two litters … [Read more...]
WATCH: Genesee Valley Conservancy Lets Power and Majesty of Bald Eagles Soar on Screen
GENESEO – This mini-documentary, Why the Eagles Returned, was featured at the Geneseo Riviera courtesy of the Genesee Valley Conservancy on Friday as the final Nature Series event for 2015 sponsored by Steuben Trust Company. According to Ben Gajewski, Director of the Conservancy, over 150 people watched the 12-minute film and heard a fascinating talk by biologist Peter Nye on the work he did restoring eagles to New York. "The story is a … [Read more...]
GVC Marks Dates for 2015 Nature Adventures the Valley
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. LIVINGSTON COUNTY – As these first beautiful days of spring finally warm the sun-starved earth, the Genesee Valley Conservancy (GVC) has announced their planned outdoor adventures for 2015, including walks among the valley's famous bluebell flowers, guided bird watching walks, and paddles on the Genesee River. This year, GVC will of course … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo and Letchworth Formally Partner for Nature Center
GENESEO – Letchworth State Park and SUNY Geneseo announced the formation of a formal partnership on Thursday, aimed at providing greater hands-on educational experiences for students and developing programs and research at Letchworth's cutting-edge new nature center, construction for which is set to begin this spring. According to a press release from David Irwin, Director of Media Relations for SUNY Geneseo, the college has always enjoyed an … [Read more...]