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| Good Friday Morning, April showers bring May flowers and we're in for some showers today. Hopefully you've got your early veggie seeds in the garden now alongside the blooming daff's and crocuses (croci?). I've moved the houseplants outside to a protected spot that gets early morning sun and they don't seem to mind. In fact, the rain has given them a much needed wash-down and, while it may be a tad cool, I'll keep an eye on them and bring them in if the temps drop below 50 or so... but just for the nights.
The state's Environmental Notice Bulletin has released information pertaining to a 50 unit townhouse development off Fair Street on the Kent/Patterson town line known as "Pond View" being built by a White Plains developer. You can read the bulletin at the blogsite, here. (it's the second one down). Over on the Southeast/Carmel line there's debate going on over whether or not to pave Maple Road or to give access through another community on a newly created and paved road. Enough with this already! When you moved in you knew you lived on a dirt road and you probably bought your because because of it. Dirt roads are not a safety issue. Leave it alone already. The Feds have approved $1.6 million in funding for the Kent Revitalization Project "to improve pedestrian and bicycle access". Does anyone know what this is? I'm guessing sidewalks along Route 52 which is a great idea... if there was somewhere revitalized to walk to. Anyway, enough of all that! It's time to plan your weekend and there's a lot going on. Garden, hike, walk, bicycle, attend a live play or musical event, play ball with your kids. Get outside! TonightShorts on the Lake
SaturdayWork on the Appalachian Trail9 AM. We are going great guns on our project in Fahnstock Park.Meet on the west side of Canopus Lake,Rte 301 at 9am-4pm.Bring rock breaking and moving tools.Don,t forget your safety glasses.See you there. Thanks Tim 845-297-9573 http://timtrek.mikentim.com Woodland Pool WorkshopA workshop for environmental commissions and planning boards, land trust staff, landowners, and others involved in land-use planning to learn about woodland pool conservation and the wildlife that rely on this important habitat. Small wetlands are significant features of the larger Hudson Valley landscape, but are often not understood and not protected. Isolated, temporary wetlands that occur in forests, called “woodland pools,” provide breeding habitat for many amphibian species and are important components of forest communities. Workshop will include: Introduction to what woodland pools are and why they are critical habitat; How to recognize woodland pools; Overview of wildlife that use woodland pools and their upland habitat needs; and a Visit to woodland pools to look for wildlife and signs of breeding. Speakers include Mike Rubbo of Mid-Hudson Ecological Services, LLC and Laura Heady of the Hudson River Estuary Program and Cornell University. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended. Contact Meredith Taylor at the Hudson River Estuary Program at mjtaylor@gw.dec.state.ny.us or 845-256-3062 to register. Offered by the NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program (www.dec.ny.gov/lands/5094.html) in partnership with the Cornell University Department of Natural Resources and with sponsorship from Mid-Hudson Ecological Services (www.midhudsonecological.com). Location: Norrie Point Environmental Educational Center, Staatsburg, NY VFW Vendor and Craft Sale10 AM-4 PM Putnam Lake: The Ladies Auxiliary Putnam Lake VFW Post #9257 is holding a vendor and craft fair at the VFW Post. 4 Fairfield Drive, Putnam Lake. Call Maureen Lerner at 279-3376 for more information. |
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Friday, April 3, 2009
NtM - April 3, 2009 - Things to Do Edition
8 PM. Six new short one-act plays, directed by Patterson's Tony Howarth, will be presented at the Cultural Center on Lake Carmel, sponsored by Arts on the Lake. The plays, in order of performance are; Cuddle Time by Keely Madden, Sally in the Middle by Tony Howarth, The Soul of the Violin by Margaret M. Merrill, adapted by Midhat Serbagi, The Mannequins by James Shearwood, The Graveyard Shift by Gabrielle Fox, Mondays at Eight by Linda Giuliano
10:00 am, "Wild Man" Steve Brill, Americas's best known foraging expert, will be paying us a visit here at Native Landscapes and Garden Center( 991 Rt. 22 Pawling, NY). During his hands on program we will learn about the environment and how to get back in touch with nature. To quote Steve, " by studying nature and foraging, we enjoy our renewable resources, and reaffirm our commitment to preserving and protecting our renewable ecological riches." "Wild Man" will give a brief talk here at the garden center and then we will all venture onto the Appalachian Trail to start dining. "Wild Man" Steve Brill is well known in his field and has been featured on many radio and television shows, and in numerous publications. You can also visit the "Wild Man' on his web site at 
