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Mushroom Mayhem: Naturalist Walk with Claire Burkum
Mushrooms evoke a wide range of images including fairies and gnomes, poison and decay, and even gourmet dinners for some! To begin to appreciate the numerous roles mushrooms play in ecosystems and human cultures, it is important to be able to find and identify them. In this beginner level walk on the SLU Kip Trail, Claire Burkum, a local mycologist with Burkum Plant Health and Tree Care will introduce us to a few features mycologists use to distinguish different groups of mushrooms.
Answering the call
Enjoyed watching this shy male fish until we heard his mate calling from down the lake and off he took!
Waterlily in Utowana Lake
Paddling along I glimpsed the simple beauty of a single flower.
Panther Mt. - Tupper Lake
At just over 1.5 miles, this short trek is an easier mountain than most. For details : https://hikingthetrailtoyesterday.wordpress.com/2022/08/31/panther-moun…
Round Lake hike
A nice hike into Round Lake (Sabattis NY). for details- https://hikingthetrailtoyesterday.wordpress.com/2022/05/09/round-lake-h…
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September 8th through October 23rd
Calling all North Country nature photographers!
Tree Sign Language: Early Fall Color
Deciduous trees, ice-cream stands, and marinas close each fall for the same reason: as daylight dwindles and cold creeps in, they become less profitable. When income dips down to equal the cost of doing business, a wise proprietor will turn out the lights and lock the doors until spring.