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by Dennis McNair, PhD The national news tells us to expect more named hurricanes and tropical storms in the next year, at least in part...

by Becky Nystrom Springtime in the woodlands of Western New York is a treasured time of rebirth, resilience, and revelation, progressing...

April 9, 2024. The first hand-pollinated zinnia to bloom in the "greenhouse" at the Garden Shop in the new Maintenance Shed. Photo by...

by Jeanne Wiebenga It’s been a long time coming, but the wait is finally over and we have our own Chautauqua Osprey platforms! On Friday,...

Jeanne Wiebenga caught this sweet exchange between cardinals near her backyard feeder in Chautauqua on March 9. We'd Love Your Input!...

by Jeanne Wiebenga When Jack Gulvin saw Purple Martins flying overhead a few hours south of us, he realized it was time to set up housing...

Photo by Jeanne Wiebenga of Tundra Swans on Chautauqua Lake on February 26. The swans are making their way north, hopping along a path of...

by Twan Leenders February and March are the times when the waters of Chautauqua Lake are alive with birds. Waterfowl primarily. No fewer...

Celebrating 100 Years of Smith Wilkes Hall and its Benefactor One hundred years ago this month, construction began on Smith Wilkes Hall,...

Feeling Peckish? This hungry woodpecker was working hard for his meal on the old apple tree in Jane Stirniman and Jeanne Wiebenga's...

Photo of 38 South Lake Drive by Angela James Save the Date! 2024 House & Garden Tour - July 11, 2024 The 2024 Chautauqua BTG House Tour...

by Jennifer Francois Some people remember names and some people don’t.  I’m one of the people who doesn’t.  It is embarrassing to confess...

by Leslie Renjilian Well, that title is a little misleading. It really should read: Tree of Last Month: The Sourwood by Leslie Renjilian...

by Leslie Renjilian Jeanne Wiebenga took the beautiful photo above and below on Friday, October 13. Turns out sometimes Friday the 13th...

and the trees are beautiful! ...but also, what do all the ribbons around the trees mean? Jeanne Wiebenga took the beautiful photos above...

THE OSPREY REPORT: Update on The Ospreys of Loomis Goose Creek Wetland Preserve by Jeanne Wiebenga It is hard to believe that our Osprey...

by Jack Gulvin Martin chats: Four were given at the martin houses north of the Sports Club, at 4:15 on Thursdays June 29 and July 6, 13...

by Jeanne Wiebenga Banner photo above (July 25, 2023). Three juveniles, almost ready to fledge & exercising their wings It is hard to...

What's In...Bags? by Betsy Burgeson If you have walked through the main gate or walked by the Amp lately you may have noticed some silver...

by Betsy Burgeson If you have walked through the main gate or walked by the Amp lately you may have noticed some silver shimmering...