Archives for October 2017

Pollutants, Invasive Species, and Excess Nutrients

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2017 Finger Lakes Research Conference
November 17, 2017
 

The BIG THREE in the Finger Lakes: Contaminants, Invasive Species, and Excess Nutrients

This year’s program will focus on the BIG THREE issues in the Finger Lakes and showcase research and strategies to combat them. Presentations will be made on emerging contaminants, invasive species, nutrient management and more. A poster session will also be held.

WHEN: Friday, November 17, 2017, 8:30am – 5pm

WHERE: Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Scandling Center, Vandervort Room, 300 Pulteney St, Geneva, NY 14456

COST: $60 early registration through October 30; $65 through November 8; $75 through November 15

CONTACT: Hilary Mosher, mosher@hws.edu, 315.781.4385

To register click here

 

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Happy Owl-ween -Montezuma Audubon Center

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October 21 @ 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

Montezuma Audubon Center welcomes back Jean Soprano, of Kindred Kingdoms Wildlife Rehabilitation, who will have live owls on display during her presentation about the silent hunters of the night. Then, join the Montezuma Audubon Center staff for an owl prowl around the woods and grasslands to search for Montezuma’s wild owls and other night time wildlife. Fee: $6/child, $8/adult, $25/family. For more information visit
https://friendsofmontezuma.org/event/happy-owl-ween-3/

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Wayne County NY Apple Tasting Tour

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New York State is truly The Big Apple for a reason. It is the second largest apple producing state in the United States.

Wayne County NY, located on the southern shore of Lake Ontario, is the number one apple producing county in New York State. Travel our scenic country roads, ablaze in autumn glory from market to market. Take this opportunity to explore the essence of the apple. Each stop is unique, as is the taste and texture of apples. Discover the flavors, colors, and sizes…apples are as individual as we are! Everyone can be an expert!

Apple taste testing is one way to learn the differences in apples including taste, texture and scent. Drive yourself from market to market and taste the different varieties and take the “Apple Taste Test”. Enjoy apples, baked goods, cider, fresh produce, door prize drawings and more!

20th Annual Apple Tasting Tour

Tour Challenge – October 1 – 31, 2017
Click here for a link to the apple tasting tour challenge form and brochure. Collect stamps at each stop for a gift basket giveaway

Tour Feature: Tasting Weekend is October 6 – 9, 2017.
Each stop is unique during this special weekend. Apple tastings, food samples, door prizes, great events and lots of fun!

www.facebook.com/AppleTastingTour
www.AppleTastingTour.com

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