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Life on a Log – Fall 2024 Nature Video
This video provides a look at a variety of creatures that are our neighbors at Silver Lake and the High Point Preserve in NorthEast PA.. As trees come to the end of their life cycle, a fallen log can become an important travel path for many animals, saving energy or providing access. In this video…
Read MoreSummer Nature Video from the High Point Preserve 2024
This Summer’s nature watch brought some unusual sightings and behaviors. We have been monitoring a porcupine den for a number of years, and this Summer some Turkey Vultures decided to move in for their nesting needs. Turkey vultures often nest in cavities and caves along rock outcrops. In this video, captured between June 2024 and…
Read MoreConservancy Currents Newsletter Summer 2024
2024 has been a busy growth year for the Edward L Rose Land Conservancy. In the Summer 2024 newsletter, gain insight into the acquisition of the Woodbourne Forest and Wildlife Preserve, some efforts for protect our Hemlock forests, and about threads of very interesting local history. The acquisition effort was long, competitive, and complicated. The…
Read MoreSummer Wildlife video from Highpoint Preserve
We are blessed with an amazing variety of wildlife in the Highpoint Preserve, one of the natural places protected by the Edward L Rose Land Conservancy. In this video there are many species of birds, a black bear family, an ermine, beaver, and muskrats. One of the background music songs, “Old Wayne Rounds” was written…
Read MoreCelebration held for transfer of Woodbourne to E.L. Rose
Celebration Held – June 12, 2024 Transfer of Woodbourne Forest and Wildlife Preserve to E.L. Rose Land Conservancy An Official Transfer celebration was held at Salt Springs State Park to share in the bright future of the merging of the Woodbourne family with the E.L. Rose family. A positive event was held with refreshments and…
Read MoreAnnual Meeting Planned – Saturday July 27, 2024
The Board of Directors of the Edward L. Rose Land Conservancy invites members to attend its annual meeting, currently scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 2024. We at the E.L. Rose Land Conservancy seek to protect forests, farms, wildlife habitat, and water quality in northeastern Pennsylvania and in south central New York. A small organization, we…
Read MoreSpring Conservation Currents Newsletter
Spring is upon us, and with it the latest issue of Conservancy Currents from the Edward L. Rose Land Conservancy. Articles include: The Edward L. Rose Conservancy Acquires the Woodbourne Preserve Welcome Bill Fischer to the board Passing of Conservancy Founder Patty Bloomer The Conservancy’s New Administrator, and From the Editor Link to the Newsletter
Read MorePassing of Patty Bloomer
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patty Bloomer, Vice-President of the Edward L. Rose Land Conservancy. Patty was an original co-founder of the Conservancy and has been an active and passionate supporter of the organization and its mission for almost four decades. It is with her guidance that the Conservancy…
Read MoreCelebration – Transfer of the Woodbourne Forest Preserve
Join us for a celebration of the transfer of the Woodbourne Forest Preserve to the Edward L. Rose Conservancy Wednesday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. Williams Pavilion Salt Springs State Park 2305 Salt Springs Road, Montrose Guests encouraged Please RSVP to rbenner@binghamton.edu Dessert reception included The Wheaton House has been reserved for inclement weather
Read MoreBirding Walk at Woodbourne – Beautiful Morning
Joyce Stone led her annual Bird Walk event at the Woodbourne Preserve on May 4th. Participants met on Baker Rd. in the Preserve and listened, observed, and shared stories. Joyce is President of the Woodbourne Stewardship Committee and a lifelong naturalist and birder. The group shared knowledge of bird calls, tools and apps for…
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