Below you'll find a link to the interview of our Site Experience Manager Lauren Makeyenko and Amy Biber (from the Buffalo Museum of Science) this past Monday morning.
If you missed the interviews, they were aired at 5:55am and 6:40am. Thankfully, you can watch one of them here.
Enjoy!
http://www.wgrz.com/video/default.aspx?aid=49942
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas everyone!
I know the weather has been unpredictable. Right now its nice outside, but here are some nice snowy pictures to get you in the mood.
These are part of my "Nature In Western New York" series. I want you to appreciate all of what WNY nature has to offer. Chestnut ridge park is home to an old growth Hemlock Forest and a natural gas leak in a grotto underneath a waterfall. When lit it produces a flame that stays even behind the water.
I know the weather has been unpredictable. Right now its nice outside, but here are some nice snowy pictures to get you in the mood.
These are part of my "Nature In Western New York" series. I want you to appreciate all of what WNY nature has to offer. Chestnut ridge park is home to an old growth Hemlock Forest and a natural gas leak in a grotto underneath a waterfall. When lit it produces a flame that stays even behind the water.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Snowshoeing!
We got our first Snowshoe-ers of the season today!
They had lots of fun and told us they were planning on coming back, that's what we like to hear! We hope to see you guys soon... and bring friends! We also saw a few other people who brought their own snowshoes. For any of you who don't know, we do rent snowshoes here!
We would also like to thank everyone who brought us Christmas cookies! We appreciate them.. they were delicious.
They had lots of fun and told us they were planning on coming back, that's what we like to hear! We hope to see you guys soon... and bring friends! We also saw a few other people who brought their own snowshoes. For any of you who don't know, we do rent snowshoes here!
We would also like to thank everyone who brought us Christmas cookies! We appreciate them.. they were delicious.
Happy Holidays!
I and everyone here at Tifft wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and we hope you stay safe, warm, eat yourself silly, don't be a Scrooge or Grinch and enjoy time spent with family.
Here are some photos of our festive cabin we decorated...
Here we are before we added lights to the back windows.
And here we are after..
Peace on Earth and Goodwill Towards Men....
That's what Christmas is all about Charlie Brown.
Here are some photos of our festive cabin we decorated...
Here we are before we added lights to the back windows.
And here we are after..
Peace on Earth and Goodwill Towards Men....
That's what Christmas is all about Charlie Brown.
Aftermath
So as any of you in the Buffalo area would know.. we had a small snowfall yesterday. Just a bit of snow that caused us to shut down Tifft before we got stuck here. Here are some pictures that Brandon took while we were still here..
Cabin during the snow storm
And here's our bird feeder... with birds braving the snow for some food.. which reminds me I have to refill it today.
Here is our parking lot and you can barely make out the tree line
Heading up the mounds a little bit... here's the cabin.. you can see how bad visibility was.
This is where you should see the lake... just a gray wall..
And here are Brandon's feet stuck in the snow...
Now this morning after it all went down... I went out and took a few aftermath photos..
Our lovely trees outside the cabin.. Looks like a Christmas card!
Our fence with snow plowed up to the top..
Our parking low plowed so we can get in...
And here's the cabin after..
Now get ready because it all happens again on Sunday! According to reports we will be getting another blast of snow Sunday morning with high winds blowing snow, so be careful. Also later that night we of course will get lake-effect snow. So like good boy-scouts, be prepared.
Cabin during the snow storm
And here's our bird feeder... with birds braving the snow for some food.. which reminds me I have to refill it today.
Here is our parking lot and you can barely make out the tree line
Heading up the mounds a little bit... here's the cabin.. you can see how bad visibility was.
This is where you should see the lake... just a gray wall..
And here are Brandon's feet stuck in the snow...
Now this morning after it all went down... I went out and took a few aftermath photos..
Our lovely trees outside the cabin.. Looks like a Christmas card!
Our fence with snow plowed up to the top..
Our parking low plowed so we can get in...
And here's the cabin after..
Now get ready because it all happens again on Sunday! According to reports we will be getting another blast of snow Sunday morning with high winds blowing snow, so be careful. Also later that night we of course will get lake-effect snow. So like good boy-scouts, be prepared.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Snow Days are for adults too!
Snow Day!!!
TIFFT IS CLOSED TODAY DEC. 19th!!
Due to the massive amount of snow being dumped on us
.... Winter Solstice Weekend is still on as of right now
Good for snowshoeing!
TIFFT IS CLOSED TODAY DEC. 19th!!
Due to the massive amount of snow being dumped on us
.... Winter Solstice Weekend is still on as of right now
Good for snowshoeing!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Events Coming Up
I would just like to let everyone in on some upcoming events.
Friday Dec. 12th.
Friday Tiffternoons
2-3:30pm
Snacks, a walk, and a presentation about the Winter Solstice
Dec 20th-21st
Winter Solstice Weekend!
Saturday there is snow science and winter mysteries outdoors and indoors there activities along with cocoa and crafts.
Sunday is presented by Friends of Tifft Inc. and we are offering free crafts, ornament making and a guided walk.
Tuesday Dec. 23rd
Pint Sized Naturalists
10am - 11:30am
Ages 4-5 will know winter's here as they do crafts, games, and a hike.
Tuesday Dec. 30th
Nature Days
8:30am-5pm
Drop off your children for a fun filled day! Contact the museum for prices and registration.
Its pretty here as the snow falls. Remember to check back often for updates and photos! Also, spread the word of this blog to get Tifft in the public eye!
Friday Dec. 12th.
Friday Tiffternoons
2-3:30pm
Snacks, a walk, and a presentation about the Winter Solstice
Dec 20th-21st
Winter Solstice Weekend!
Saturday there is snow science and winter mysteries outdoors and indoors there activities along with cocoa and crafts.
Sunday is presented by Friends of Tifft Inc. and we are offering free crafts, ornament making and a guided walk.
Tuesday Dec. 23rd
Pint Sized Naturalists
10am - 11:30am
Ages 4-5 will know winter's here as they do crafts, games, and a hike.
Tuesday Dec. 30th
Nature Days
8:30am-5pm
Drop off your children for a fun filled day! Contact the museum for prices and registration.
Its pretty here as the snow falls. Remember to check back often for updates and photos! Also, spread the word of this blog to get Tifft in the public eye!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Photos and Updates
The cabin renovations are complete!!
We have not yet put everything back to normal, (partly because we will be deciding how things will go back) but I'll give you a glimpse of how everything looks like. Its awfully nice.
First off, the volunteer room wall is now down. It opens up the window side even more don't you think?
Then part of the loft came down, opening up my view, leaving the cabin with an open airy feeling.
Isn't everything looking nice?
Also the Mosquito Boardwalk project is now complete and open!
Now the part of mosquito that was in danger of muck and flooding is raised so no one has to wade through marsh.
Here are some photos of the preserve in the fresh new snow and a few that I took earlier.
Heads up 7-up
Ironically it was on chickadee day
Now to the snow!
2 paths diverged in a wood (my apologies to Robert Frost)
It looks quite ominous but just over the lake really..
Looks like we still have some Turkeys around.
What would Tifft be without deer?
(notice the snow around the snout)
and that's all... see you next week!
We have not yet put everything back to normal, (partly because we will be deciding how things will go back) but I'll give you a glimpse of how everything looks like. Its awfully nice.
First off, the volunteer room wall is now down. It opens up the window side even more don't you think?
Then part of the loft came down, opening up my view, leaving the cabin with an open airy feeling.
Isn't everything looking nice?
Also the Mosquito Boardwalk project is now complete and open!
Now the part of mosquito that was in danger of muck and flooding is raised so no one has to wade through marsh.
Here are some photos of the preserve in the fresh new snow and a few that I took earlier.
Heads up 7-up
Ironically it was on chickadee day
Now to the snow!
2 paths diverged in a wood (my apologies to Robert Frost)
It looks quite ominous but just over the lake really..
Looks like we still have some Turkeys around.
What would Tifft be without deer?
(notice the snow around the snout)
and that's all... see you next week!
beaver Log. Day 2
Here is a short little beaver update
I think the beavers are running out of material such as sticks and branches to dam up the pipe with. It was semi-open today. However we are also on a regular schedule of taking care of the blockage so maybe they are realizing it is a futile attempt. Never underestimate a determined native with a lay of the land though! Its how we won our independence from England. The beaver in this instance would be the U.S. militia men.
I cleared what little was blocking the pipe, though the water level is down so maybe they don't feel the need to block it as much as they did because it was doing a pretty good job of keeping the water out.
One new update is that Dave or Brandon must have cleared a hole in the dam that stretched across the creek further down snakeroot.
As you can see, the hole is little and yet to be blocked, but the water is pretty equal on both sides. Winter may be keeping these guys inside because over the last 24 hours it snowed and the temperature dropped considerably.
Also, being out in the middle of the dam, here is a view from the center of snakeroot channel.
Also a warning... DO NOT GO OUT ON THE ICE! It is DANGEROUS. That is all.
I think the beavers are running out of material such as sticks and branches to dam up the pipe with. It was semi-open today. However we are also on a regular schedule of taking care of the blockage so maybe they are realizing it is a futile attempt. Never underestimate a determined native with a lay of the land though! Its how we won our independence from England. The beaver in this instance would be the U.S. militia men.
I cleared what little was blocking the pipe, though the water level is down so maybe they don't feel the need to block it as much as they did because it was doing a pretty good job of keeping the water out.
One new update is that Dave or Brandon must have cleared a hole in the dam that stretched across the creek further down snakeroot.
As you can see, the hole is little and yet to be blocked, but the water is pretty equal on both sides. Winter may be keeping these guys inside because over the last 24 hours it snowed and the temperature dropped considerably.
Also, being out in the middle of the dam, here is a view from the center of snakeroot channel.
Also a warning... DO NOT GO OUT ON THE ICE! It is DANGEROUS. That is all.
Photo Contests Rule!
Here are the photo contest rules and regulations for anyone who is interested in joining. The deadline is Dec. 15th!
The Friends of Tifft Nature Preserve, Inc.
FIRST EVER - -
PHOTO CONTEST
The purpose of the Friends of Tifft Nature Preserve photography contest is to showcase the natural beauty and historic reclamation of Tifft Nature Preserve.
PHOTO CONTEST RULES
1 – Pre-registration is required by phone at 825-6397 or email at tifftfriends@yahoo.com. Deadline for registration is December 15, 2008. Contest will be limited to the first 40 entrants.
2 - All photographs submitted for judging must be taken at Tifft Nature Preserve between December 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008 and will become the property of The Friends of Tifft Nature Preserve, Inc.
3 – The competition is open to amateur photographers 16 years and older only.
4 – Entries may be color or black and white, no larger then 8” x 10” and unmounted, but backed would be nice. The photos may not be digitally altered in any way but red-eye removal and spot editing is permitted.
5 - To be eligible for prizes, entrants must be present on Sunday January 18, 2009 at 2PM at the Tifft Nature Preserve Visitors Center. Refreshments will be served.
6 – You must be the sole author and owner of the photograph and there is a limit of four images per entry.
7 – Your full name, address, phone number and email must be labeled on the back of each image.
8 – Entries must be delivered to the Gift Shop at Tifft Nature Preserve Visitors Center no later then 4:00PM on Thursday, January 15, 2009. Hard copy only. We will not print your picture from disc or other format.
9 – Entry fees are as follows: $5.00 for first entry and $3.00 for each additional entry.
50% discount for Photo students with ID.
Friends of Tifft members get first entry for free.
Entries will be judged on the basis of creativity, photographic quality and effectiveness in conveying the beauty and/or unique character of Tifft Nature Preserve. Entries that do not comply with the rules will be disqualified.
JUDGE – Les Krims
–Noted photo artist and Professor of Photography at Buff. State.
- website - leskrims.com
PRIZES - PRIZES – PRIZES
The Friends of Tifft Nature Preserve, Inc.
FIRST EVER - -
PHOTO CONTEST
The purpose of the Friends of Tifft Nature Preserve photography contest is to showcase the natural beauty and historic reclamation of Tifft Nature Preserve.
PHOTO CONTEST RULES
1 – Pre-registration is required by phone at 825-6397 or email at tifftfriends@yahoo.com. Deadline for registration is December 15, 2008. Contest will be limited to the first 40 entrants.
2 - All photographs submitted for judging must be taken at Tifft Nature Preserve between December 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008 and will become the property of The Friends of Tifft Nature Preserve, Inc.
3 – The competition is open to amateur photographers 16 years and older only.
4 – Entries may be color or black and white, no larger then 8” x 10” and unmounted, but backed would be nice. The photos may not be digitally altered in any way but red-eye removal and spot editing is permitted.
5 - To be eligible for prizes, entrants must be present on Sunday January 18, 2009 at 2PM at the Tifft Nature Preserve Visitors Center. Refreshments will be served.
6 – You must be the sole author and owner of the photograph and there is a limit of four images per entry.
7 – Your full name, address, phone number and email must be labeled on the back of each image.
8 – Entries must be delivered to the Gift Shop at Tifft Nature Preserve Visitors Center no later then 4:00PM on Thursday, January 15, 2009. Hard copy only. We will not print your picture from disc or other format.
9 – Entry fees are as follows: $5.00 for first entry and $3.00 for each additional entry.
50% discount for Photo students with ID.
Friends of Tifft members get first entry for free.
Entries will be judged on the basis of creativity, photographic quality and effectiveness in conveying the beauty and/or unique character of Tifft Nature Preserve. Entries that do not comply with the rules will be disqualified.
JUDGE – Les Krims
–Noted photo artist and Professor of Photography at Buff. State.
- website - leskrims.com
PRIZES - PRIZES – PRIZES
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