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A 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 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 ArticleNEW PRESQUE ISLE HISTORY BOOK IS HERE
Posted: April 26, 2013 8:56 am
A bit over two years ago I set out on the task of writing a book that would tell the story and history of Presque Isle State Park, and as I soon found out, its history is intertwined with the early days of the City and County of Erie. One of the first… View ArticleWith Summer Come the New TREC Garden Programs
Posted: April 2, 2013 6:44 am
As mentioned in a prior blog, my bulbs, seeds and a few live plants have arrived by the friendly UPS truck. That means that summer is just around the corner, RIGHT. Yes I know, I’m dreaming. But at least I have one believer. Jen Salem, TREC’s own resident Master Gardener, has been putting together… View ArticlePRESQUE ISLE 2012 REVIEW
Posted: March 30, 2013 5:42 pm
On March 21 at TREC, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DVNR) held its annual public open house and reviewed 2012 and discussed where Presque Isle is headed for 2013. I will try to give you a review of what was said at that meeting. First of all the operating budget of Presque… View ArticleHelp Presque Isle and enjoy yourself – - Join the Weed Warriors
Posted: March 3, 2013 6:19 am
About a year ago the Presque Isle Weed Warrior program began battling the park’s invasive plants like Phragmities, Garlic Mustard and Oriental Bittersweet. The program which is coordinated by PA Sea Grant is getting ready to kick-off year two of fighting the invasive plants on Presque Isle. Matthew Pluta, program coordinator, is looking for… View ArticleMARCH HAPPENINGS ON PRESQUE ISLE AND AT TREC
Posted: February 25, 2013 5:43 pm
March 1 10:30-11:30 a.m. Outside the Window–Presque Isle Lighthouse Kids age 3-5 will learn why the lighthouse flashes and experience a morning at the lighthouse. $… View ArticleTHIS COULD BE AN INTERESTING SUMMER FOR BOATERSS
Posted: February 4, 2013 8:50 am
Board or Not to Board – -That is the question? It’s the 30th of January and I am writing a blog on boating and the Joe Root Open on the Bay’s ice has yet to happen. Am I just a bit crazy? The answer is a definite maybe. But after a week of snow… View ArticleENJOYING THE SNOW? – - Maybe we should while we can.
Posted: January 28, 2013 6:41 pm
Snow is not necessarily my first love. However, from November’s first tentative flakes which are usually followed by the season’s first full-fledged blizzard, to that sneaky quiet midnight assault of eight new inches of the white stuff; I do admit to fondly recalling my youthful enthusiasm about the coming of winter. As a Times-News… View ArticleFEBRUARY PROGRAMS AT PRESQUE ISLE AND TREC
Posted: January 24, 2013 11:16 am
Outside the window – – Groundhogs at TREC – – February 1 Children age 3-5 Discover Groundhog Day through stories, craft and outdoor experience. Registration required – -$ 3.00 child 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. call 814 833-7424 New Years Resolution Walk Series - – February 7, 14, 21, 28 … View Article1 2 3 4 Next »