The connection begins with you. January - February 2017, Volume 61, Issue 1 Featuring upcoming ACNC programs and events. Page 2 January - February 2017 Audubon Community Nature Center builds and nurtures connections between people and nature by providing positive outdoor experiences, opportunities to learn about and understand the natural world, and knowledge to act in environmentally responsible ways. Nature Center Newsletter A free, bimonthly publication of the Jamestown Audubon Society, Inc. 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, NY 14701 Phone: (716) 569-2345 . Fax: (716) 569-2765 Email: [email protected] Website: auduboncnc.org A chapter of National Audubon Society Serving Chautauqua and Warren Counties Merle Szydlo, Editor Jeff Tome, Electronic Newsletter Editor Cover photograph by: David Cooney Winter Hours Beginning November 1, winter hours at the President’s Desk Audubon Community Nature Center Ruth Lundin will be as follows: 1:00 - 4:30 p.m., Sunday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturday As we begin our 60th anniversary year, we encourage you to contact us with your stories and memories. We want to hear the The Nature Center will open at 10:30 a.m. for First Friday programs in ways that nature has had an impact on your life. If it has a November and December. connection with the Nature Center, all the better! The trails are open from dawn to dusk. We are featuring a recent picture of two county executives above—Jeff Eggleston [at left] of Warren County, and Vince Horrigan [on right] of Chautauqua County—who helped us unveil the new sign at the Nature Center. We are pleased to have the support of local governments and businesses as we share our love and enjoyment of the natural richness of the region. Best wishes for a healthy and nature-filled 2017! auduboncnc.org Page 3 From These Roots... Board of Directors B. Dolores Thompson, Historian Wendy Bale, John Beard, Pierre Chagnon, Robert Klebacha, Penny Lester, Peter Lombardi, Steve Maggio, Jim Murphy, Ellen Paquette, Bob Sokolski, Rose Stark, Nathan Welker, Carolyn Yurick 60 years... a mille second in the overall history of time... also a significant period of time in the ordinary Executive Committee of the Board Chairperson ............................. John Beard .......................... (814) 883-8729 annuls of various aspects of ordinary human history. Vice Chair ................................. Pierre Chagnon ................... (716) 386-6486 .................................................... Peter Lombardi .......... (716) 664-2477x233 Treasurer .................................. Robert Klebacha ................... (814) 723-1012 In December 1956, dedicated birders met and Secretary .................................. Rose Stark ............................. (716) 763-7860 organized what has become a significant presence in the area's community. Audubon's focus, while Nature Center Staff President .................................. Ruth Lundin mentioning birds, has evolved over the years into a Development ........................... Jennifer Schlick Administrative Assistant ....... Kim Turner dedicated force in the overall environmental issues Store Manager ........................ Patricia Spicer Reception Desk ...................... Patricia Spicer, Ruby Miller which face us as a caring and thinking community Building and Grounds ............ Terry LeBaron and which endanger our environment and our future Education Department lives as citizens of Planet Earth. Program Director .................... Jennifer Schlick Senior Naturalist ..................... Jeff Tome I am in my mid/late 80s - my future time on Planet Senior Naturalist ..................... Sarah Hatfield Teacher/Naturalist .................. Katie Finch Earth is limited. However, my thoughts, my concerns Seasonal Naturalist ................ Carly Polisoto are focused on my 6 middle-aged children, my 12 Operating Committee grandchildren, and especially, on the 16 and growing Bird Records ............................ Bob Sundell ........................... (716) 484-2197 Bird Seed Sales....................... Sherwood VanDewark number of great-grands. What kind of world will they Building & Grounds ................ live in? Have I done everything I could have done to Eagle Keepers ......................... Thom Armella ...................... (716) 483-0980 Enchanted Forest ................... Bill Colter ............................... (716) 484-3674 ensure that they will have a healthy and nourishing .................................................... Bob Ungerer ......................... (716) 763-0077 Gardens .................................... Joyce Weber ....................... (716) 487-0653 environment in which to grow and raise their Historian .................................... B. Dolores Thompson ....... (716) 484-8289 Mailing ....................................... Leah Bullock, Sue Lawton ............................ families? Membership ............................. Linda Anderson .................... (716) 484-0191 .................................................... Sandy Fletcher .................... (716) 569-5483 Audubon has become more focused on these issues Blue Heron Gift Shop ............ Patricia Spicer ....................... (814) 757-8331 Nature Pilgrimage .................. Jim Backlas, Barb Conklin, over the years… it behooves us to support those .................................................... Judy Long............................. (716) 450-9020 Photo Club ............................... Cathy Abers-Kimball ...........(716) 267-9272 efforts if we care about John James Audubon and Publicity ..................................... Pat Brininger .......................... (716) 484-1619 Roadside Cleanup .................. Denny Anderson ................ (716) 483-2288 Roger Tory Peterson and the legacy they have left Wild 5K ...................................... Jeff Rupp for us and our children. Secret Gardens Tour ............. Merle Szydlo ........................ (716) 665-5305 Snowflake Festival ................. Thanksgiving w/Birds ............ Janet Forbes, Alan Brown (716) 664-3499 Volunteer Liaison ................... Joyce Weber ....................... (716) 487-0653 New volunteers always welcome, discover your place at Audubon. Page 4 January - February 2017 Honorariums and Memorials Donations recorded between October 9 and December 1, 2016 In Honor of Carol Miller's Birthday In Memory of James Hitchcock In Memory of Charles A. Neel Loretta Smith Vicki Hitchcock Mrs. Marjorie Neel In Honor of Nature Center Staff In Memory of Manuel Hodnett In Memory of Edna Rexford Norma S. Willard Mr. Benjamin Haskins Lynette R. Rexford In Honor of Dean H. Temple In Memory of Jack Ingalls In Memory of Jacques Riczker Jim and Kim Briggs Kay Ingalls Mrs. Shirley Crooks In Honor of Volunteers In Memory of Richard "Dick" Luce In Memory of Paul W. Mrs. Linda O'Brien Ann Dahl Luce and Martha L. Shannon Anonymous In Memory of Axel E. Anderson In Memory of John M. Lundin and Allene Anderson Louie In Honor of his Family In Memory of John George S. Lundin and Frances Thaller In Memory of Bob Burford Dr. Frances J. Lapinski Audrey F. Cable In Memory of Frank A. Marcello Joan M. Marcello In Memory of Sylvia Thelander In Memory of Virginia Dart Dana Thelander Susan Hedberg In Memory of Francesca Rappole Miller In Memory of Bob Hallquist Michael J Cloonan Allene Anderson Louie 2017 Nature Photography Contest Submissions are now being accepted for Audubon Community Nature Center’s 2017 Nature Photography Contest. Photo submissions will be judged in two divisions - adult and youth, and in four categories - plants, wildlife, landscapes, and ACNC. Each of eight winners will receive a $100 prize. The contest will be judged by Michael Weishan of Cattaraugus, New York. The deadline to submit is June 30, 2017. Winners will be announced in late July or early August. For details, visit the website at: acncphotocontest.com Left: Fern Star by Wendy Bale, 2016 winner of the Nature Center category. Needed: Small Glass Jars with Lids Audubon is in need of glass baby food jars with lids for the upcoming Snowflake Sustainable Living Festival. Any similar sized jar with a lid will work. They will be used as mini-butter shakers for the butter making demonstration. Jars will be collected at the Nature Center. Please donate by January 27, 2017. Programs and Events January - February 2017 Our longest-running event, this festival combines getting Snowflake Sustainable outside in the winter to play and enjoy yourself with learning to have a lighter impact on the planet. Live Birds of Prey Living Festival programs get audience members up close with hawks and owls. Husky sled-dogs demonstrate their pulling power on the Saturday, February 4 trails and, if there is snow, Ever-green Outfitters provides 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. snowshoes people can try out. Event designed for all. $6 Adults, $2 Children 3-15 Newer activities include making butter, learning how to drill Free children 2 & under maple taps, and making baskets, all included with the No reservations required. admission fee. Even more activities are happening that have a small additional cost, such as making a wooden nest box or ACNC’s family-friendly Festival features live animals, bird feeder, taking a wagon ride, or participating in the Basket sustainable living activities, and outdoor activities including Raffle. Food this year is being provided by the Busti Fire games, wagon rides, and snowshoes. Department Ladies Auxiliary. Thank you to the sponsors