Autumn Signals and Hunter Ways to Read Nature
Autumn shifts by pace and mood as days shorten and equinox nears. John Weeks of Rice Creek Field Station urges observing wildlife signs, landscape details, and preseason habits, linking seasonal change to planning and learning from trappers and hunters. Readers may write to The Syracuse Newspapers with nature notes.
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Marcellus
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Wrvo FM
Syracuse
Canalview Mall
Fulton
Desert Birds of Prey program at DeWitt church
The Onondaga Audubon Society presents Desert Birds of Prey at DeWitt Community Church on Wednesday at 30pm. The free program includes discussion and slides on birds of prey in Utah’s Sagebrush. Church location is Ene Boulevard East across from Shoppingtown. Mark Weir.
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DeWitt Church
Onondaga Audubon Society
DeWitt Community Church
Utah
Ene Boulevard
Shoppingtown
Mark Weir
First Woman Conservationist of Year Is SSG Born
Syracuse region profile of SSG Born a regional citizen participation specialist with the Department of Environmental Conservation. Graduate of Syracuse University with geology and political science majors. Won 1989 Conservationist of the Year from Oneida Lake Association and started public outreach for Water Environment Association and a DEC citizen participation program for the Syracuse region.
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Syracuse
Tully
State Department of Environmental Conservation
Syracuse University
Oneida Lake Association
Water Environment Association
DEC
Drought Takes Toll on Lawns in Central New York
Drought stress hit Cicero and surrounding areas with color loss and dormancy from June. Lawnmark’s John Fisher reports many lawns may suffer permanent damage if brown for too long, while experts advise reseeding with cool season grasses and professional maintenance to restore lawns and prevent future damage.
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New York
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Paul Shaver
Ridgewood Drive
Cicero
John Fisher
Lawnmark
Syracuse
Fisher
Terry L Ettinger
Terry L. Ettinger
Ettinger
Earthweek Diary Reports Catastrophic Cyclone Toll Across Caribbean
A powerful cyclone patrols the Caribbean causing deadly storms and heavy damage from the Caribbean to Antigua and the Virgin Islands. At least three deaths are reported in the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico as homes and resorts are wrecked and weather warnings spread. Environmental concerns rise as deforestation fires burn Bolivia and health warnings follow.
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Agia
Lala
Hong Ki
Joleon
China
Guangdong
Urs
Virgin Islands
Puerto Rico
Veanna Norte
Nuclear tests trigger protests over Mururoa atoll video claim
Steve Newman reports on August 12 noting possible 1999 timing for peak activity, geomagnetic storms affecting power and communications, while France faces international protests. A charge d affaires campaigns for a passive stance, releasing a videotape claiming Mururoa remains safe with underwater fauna in perfect health and coral displays.
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Earth
France
Mururoa
Charge D'Affaires
Pacifi
Aurieor Fae Tae Oliner Lacron
Fangateuta
Widlife
Titec
Mururea
Fall flowers program at Beaver Lake Nature Center
A series of nature programs at Beaver Lake Nature Center in Baldwinsville includes Fall flowers from 9 am to 12 30 pm on Thursday with admission 18 dollars nonmembers 10 dollars for members 8 dollars for members Registration is required and a contact number 638 2519 Also listed are indoor plant care and paddling and paddle making sessions with dates and prices and registration details at Beaver Lake Nature Center Baldwinsville with specific call-in numbers.
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Beaver Lake Nature Center
Baldwinsville
Cowardly Lion as Role Model Debate in Science
A Science journal study reports eight Tanzanian lion prides showing many individuals reluctant to defend their territory. Researchers note brave lions engage invaders while cowards defer, often grooming or licking paws, challenging traditional ideas of lion courage.
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Bert Lahr
Science
University of Minnesota
Tanzania
Violent eruptions blamed for mass extinction event
A Science report links the Permian Trassic extinction 250 million years ago to Siberian volcanic eruptions lasting about a million years. Massive sulfur clouds caused acid rain and dimmed sunlight, while later CO2 triggered greenhouse warming. The finding highlights a global loss of marine and terrestrial life.
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Science
Meishan
Shangsi
China
Siberia
Earth
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