IT’S TURTLE TIME ON PRESQUE ISLE
Posted: June 10, 2013 8:22 am
As I approach the Turtle Platform at the lagoon area of Presque Isle, it is nearly 11 a.m. The weather this morning is sunny but still a bit cool. Looking out over the floating logs, I notice there are nearly 50 turtles of various sizes sunning themselves on them. From experience, I know these are… View ArticleA COOL, BEAUTIFUL AND FRUSTRATING AFTERNOON ON PRESQUE ISLE
Posted: June 5, 2013 8:15 am
On Sunday, I spent the morning pulling weeds and working in my vegetable garden. I noticed that the zinna and sunflower seeds that were planted around it are now sprouting. The day was sunny yet cool. After a quick trip to the nearby garden supply store, I planted a few more flowers in… View ArticleTHE BIRDS ARE STILL ON THE MOVE – - Migration to and through Presque Isle
Posted: May 30, 2013 9:08 pm
Migration is likely one of the most awesome yet least understood natural phenomenons. The sheer mystery of how a small bird pits its wits against the elements of nature and accomplishes, as if were routine, a long journey, seems miraculous and impossible. Over the years, outlandish theories have been proposed to explain this ebb and… View ArticleSUMMER MOVIE SERIES AT TREC
Posted: May 23, 2013 2:56 pm
During the Thanksgiving through New Years holidays, the Friends of Tom Ridge Environmental Center held its first ever Friday and Saturday movie series. The films were for the most part children’s favorites films. We kept the price at just $ 5.00 and for just a bit more included a pizza dinner. That price… View ArticleHERE COMES SWARMAGEDDON – - Well maybe not on Presque Isle or in Erie – - Plus answer to “Where am I.”
Posted: May 21, 2013 7:25 am
Over the last week or two, thousands of insects began to crawl out of the ground in the woods in much of Pennsylvania and six other eastern states. Onced free of their earthly sleeping chambers, they then made their way across the forest floor and climbed up the trees nearby. This procession will continue… View ArticleGREAT HORNED OWLS – - The parks largest bird.
Posted: May 16, 2013 6:32 pm
Great Horned Owls are one of the largest North American owls and are residents of Presque Isle. Many people call them hoot owls due to their deep resonant call which is usually hoo hoo-hoo HOO HOO. It has been said that their calls can be heard for miles. In fact, the male Great Horned uses… View ArticleA HISTORY OF PRESQUE ISLE – - New book has arrived
Posted: May 11, 2013 9:30 am
After 2 1/2 years of research, writing, correcting and more writing, my new book was released by the publisher over three weeks ago. The books have been available through Bookstore.iuniverse, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com and Books-a-million.com since April 23. Now they have arrived in both soft and hard back printed versions right here in Erie. I will have… View ArticleMORE WANDERING ON PRESQUE ISLE – - Plus new “Where am I”
Posted: May 6, 2013 5:10 pm
As I said before, wandering is going to the park to explore, paying close attention to the surroundings, looking up into the sun whenever you see a shadow pass across your path, looking for bird nests, mice nests and other signs of creature activity. Walking is fine, and I do pure walking and… View ArticleYOUR SPRINGTIME SEAWORTHY BOAT CHECK
Posted: May 3, 2013 7:06 am
It’s almost time to get your boat into the water for summertime fun! Here is a list of things you should checkout to make sure your botas ready to go when you are. THINGS YOU MIGHT NEED Marine caulk Air filters Fuel filters Power steering fluid Transmission fluid Distilled water Lubricants… View ArticlePRESQUE ISLE AND TREC ODDS AND ENDS – THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Posted: April 30, 2013 6:33 am
The following is information about the park and TREC which I thought might be of interest to some of you. I. TREC Garden – – As winter transitions to spring, the garden at TREC which has been waiting patiently under snow begins to emerge. With the first few sunny spring days, nature is called into… View Article1 2 3 … 22 Next »