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NY-23 in 2020: A conversation with Tracy Mitrano
by D.E. Bentley – The sun reflected off the ice and a large flock of migrating mallards ā and a sizable gathering of ice fishers...
Looking ahead to spring, and 2020~notes from the editor
Years ago, while working as an apprenticeship coordinator at The Learning Web, a human service agency in Ithaca, NY, I had the privilege,...
Pathways to Democracy-A House Divided: Deliberation and action
by Doug Garnar – Among other things, the Founding Fathers in the Preamble to the Constitution called for āa more perfect...
The Light Lens: Time to split
by T. Touris – Last year our neighbors generously offered some white oak logs from a tree they had taken down on their property....
Tilia Americana?
by Jim Reed – Tilia Americana? One roadside basswood on Gibson Street rears its delicate arms to protest those who would do it in....
Bee Lines: Life inside the winter hive
by Sam Hall – When the temperature drops to about 45 degrees, honey bees will form a cluster inside the hive with the Queen at the...
The Night Sky ~ March
by Dee Sharples – March is the month in which astronomers, as well as anyone who enjoys looking up at the night sky, have had more...
Dragonfly Tales: Charlotte’s Web (cam)
by Steve Melcher – Iām writing this when there is frost on the inside of our windows here at Odonata Sanctuary. Remember those...
The Homestead Gardener: Inviting nature home
by Derrick Gentry – In spite of early doubts and insecurities, I have discovered that one clear benefit of writing a regular column...