Being like the Hummingbirds on World Water Day

Being like the Hummingbirds on World Water Day

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...
Goodbye Osprey, Hello Fall

Goodbye Osprey, Hello Fall

A sure sign that summer is ending around Cayuga Lake is the migration of osprey to their winter homes in South America. In early September, osprey leave the nest they raised chicks in over summer and take a nearly 4,000 mile flight to warmer weather in places like...
What is a Watershed and why should I care?

What is a Watershed and why should I care?

Where does a raindrop go when it falls on the ground? It depends on where you live – more specifically, in which watershed. A watershed is an area of land in which all water drains to a common outlet, or a larger body of water such as a river or lake. Each drop...
The Teal is in Town

The Teal is in Town

The MV Teal is in Town and Ready for You! Every spring the MV Teal takes a long, celebratory journey from the north end of Cayuga Lake to it’s home dock at the Allen H. Treman Marina, the largest inland marina in New York State. The ride south is an exciting event, as...