by bill | Mar 20, 2023 | Environmental
Around Cayuga Lake, we know spring has arrived when the local, summer Osprey return to their nests in late March. The birds return to the same nest with the same mate each year. Since last August, Cayuga Lake’s Osprey population has spent their winter season in...
by bill | Feb 16, 2023 | Environmental
There is an ancient story about a hummingbird and how we react in times of crisis. It goes like this … “One day in the forest, a fire broke out. All the animals ran for their lives. They stood at the edge of the blaze, looking at the flames in terror and sadness. Up...
by bill | Jan 6, 2023 | Floating Classroom
As we welcome the new year, we are taking a moment to look back at a bountiful 2022, with a successful cruise season, meaningful community partnerships and continual educational programming inspiring the appreciation and stewardship of Cayuga Lake! In these...
by bill | Nov 14, 2022 | Floating Classroom, Trout in the Classroom
Brown Trout spawning in a stream by building a nest or a “redd” to release and fertilize their eggs. While the boat has left the marina and public and eco cruises have ended until next season, Discover Cayuga Lake transitions from environmental education on board the...
by bill | Oct 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
Cayuga Lake is the name given to the second largest Finger Lake within the 11 glacially formed, finger-shaped lakes. But do you know where the name “Cayuga” comes from? The word “Cayuga” is actually a mispronunciation imposed by European settlers on the indigenous...