Spongy Moth Caterpillars Infest the Thousand Islands Last year saw an infestation of Spongy Moth Caterpillars (formerly Gypsy Moth) and as we head into summer, it is apparent that our latest plague has returned in our area . . . Chris Piering
Meet S. Gerald Ingerson and his Woods This is a story about a generous and humble man, S. Gerald Ingerson, who grew up and raised his family in the Thousand Islands. Terra Bach
Why does the Turtle cross the Road? Why do turtles cross the road in the first place? Roads are one of the least safe places for turtles – road mortality is the second largest reason for turtle population loss – so why do we constantly find them there? Nikki Kempen
Good News about a Bad Word The word is Vaccine: Yikes! Let’s get right down to it: a vaccine against poison ivy will soon be available, but only if you really, really, really want it. Promise. Paul Hetzler
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
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
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
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
