Springtime Rite — Fox Kits My diary temporarily becomes a record of firsts — first trout lily, first muskrat, first loon. And for two consecutive years now, first sighting of fox kits. Glenn Sandiford
The Muskrat If there was one animal that everyone on the island admired, it was the muskrat. Manley L. Rusho
Island Archaeology A 2019 organized boat trip inviting a formidable group of archeologists and specialists. The boat trip was an opportunity to demonstrate our region’s rich archaeological heritage. Ross Holbrook
The National Environmental Policy Act The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was signed into law on 1 January 1970. It’s one of the shortest laws in the US – a total of six pages. It’s short, sweet, and to the point. Elspeth Naismith
Island Winter People who hear that I spent my winter on an island in upstate New York typically have one of three responses. They're envious; they couldn't do it because they'd feel lonely; or ask, with dismissive incredulity, “Why would you freeze your ass off wintering in the Thousand Islands?” Glenn Sandiford
Agreement Reached to Protect Blind Bay; TILT to Conserve Critical River Habitat (Clayton, NY) Wednesday, April 13 – The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) today announced that it has reached an agreement with Blind Bay Associates LLC to acquire the 295 feet of undeveloped waterfront and adjacent 20 plus acres of upland in Blind Bay. Jake Tibbles
Synthetic Photosynthesis! Every so often, an obscure technical innovation really lights me up. In the fall of 2021, a team of German scientists published a report on their work injecting tadpole noggins with algae. Paul Hetzler
Growing Community in the Garden Each spring, about 20 families, swaddled in raincoats and fleece, don their rubber boots and brave the changeable April weather to begin rousing a little corner of Zenda Farms Preserve. Shannon Walter
Water Wellness Academic testing is like water testing in that a passing grade in one realm doesn’t apply to others. Just as an algebra exam won’t affect your history grade (or it shouldn’t) . . . Paul Hetzler
Potholes, Kettles, and Ponds, Oh My! It started out as a matter of curiosity. But it ended up being an adventure. Ever since the creation of the McFarlane hiking trail, we have enjoyed an occasional hike around the field within sight of the fascinating and historic Zenda Farms. Patty Mondore
All That Glitters Isn’t Green I never would have imagined that glitter could be a pollutant of concern. At my age, I need glasses to find a postage stamp – it’s a long shot that I could help pick up glitter. Paul Hetzler
A Kingfisher Tale One day we received a call from Kit Chubb. She had just received a clutch of seven kingfisher fledglings. They had been rescued from a deserted nest tunnel. It had been wrecked by road construction work along the high sandy road bank. Ralph Boston
Probably Good News – Coopers Hawk Did you know that many states and federal governments in North America passed legislation protecting birds of prey? Author Gerry Smith will explain . . . Sherri Leigh Smith
