Buerkle tours local agri-businesses, listens to farmers concerns
Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle recently came through Skaneateles and visited Anyela’s winery as part of a day-long tour of local agricultural businesses in her district.
Camillus Erie Canal Park to celebrate 40th birthday
Liz and Dave Beebe have dedicated the better part of their lives to the project.
Pay $10 to Arbor Day Foundation, get 10 trees
Residents of New York can receive 10 flowering trees by joining the Arbor Day Foundation any time during January.
How government agencies, the public, and one large corporation are bringing Onondaga Lake 'back to life'
President Nixon, who had shown little interest in environmental issues before the first Earth Day celebrations in 1970, suddenly began to take note of the political possibilities.
Trees for Troops: Jordan tree farm serves as pick-up point
It’s not yet a white Christmas, but the lack of snow did not stop a dozen or so volunteers from getting into the Christmas spirit Dec. 5.
Posted: State DEC’s hunting regulations put burden of knowledge on landowner
State DEC’s hunting regulations put burden of knowledge on landowner
According to the Department of Environmental Conservation, Hunters have a right to enter land that is “unimproved, apparently unused and unfenced (or not otherwise enclosed to exclude intruders).” This can pose a problem for property owners who do not want hunters trespassing on their land.
A new beginning
Onondaga Lake Partnership sets sights high for the future of Onondaga Lake
The Onondaga Lake Partnership Nov. 29 held a community forum to discuss the progress and future of Onondaga Lake. More than 100 Syracuse area residents came to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo to hear about the current clean-up efforts and the partnership’s vision for Onondaga Lake’s future. Over the coming weeks, The Eagle will research this topic in a series of features that explore the history of the lake, the improvements that have taken place over the past decade, the legal and political influence, the current partnership effort around continuing those improvements, the vision of that partnership, and the education efforts that will inform the public about what’s happening at Onondaga Lake, and why Syracuse should be proud.
'A community divided
Pennsylvania pair recount their hydrofracking experience
Two farmers from Bradford County, Pa., Carolyn Knapp and Carol French, came to Skaneateles to discuss their experience with the Pennsylvania gas industry. While they claimed alliance to neither pro nor anti fracking, Carolyn and Carol clearly warned of what they called a “community divide.”
Town of Elbridge approves controversial rezoning proposal
After amendments to the fifth draft of the Town of Elbridge Revised Zoning proposal, new zoning regulations have finally been approved by the Town of Elbridge Town Council.
Composting project gains steam
On Monday, Sept. 26, the village of Marcellus Board of Trustees awarded bids for its composting project, set to be completed by the first of the year.
Tim’s Pumpkin Patch open for season
New kids mazes, same pumpkin prices
You know it’s autumn in Skaneateles with the opening of Tim’s Pumpkin Patch on Rose Hill Road. And if the Great Pumpkin visits anywhere in Skaneateles, it’s safe to say he comes to Tim’s — that iconic fall destination where pumpkins cost only $2 and the apple cider donuts are impossible to resist.
‘Jean would’ve loved this’
Mollinger, Leahy win EnvIRONmental Chef competition
Joelle Mollinger of Joelle’s Bistro and Ellen Leahy of bc were crowned the People’s Choice champions at the inaugural EnvIRONmental Chef homegrown competition at Baltimore Woods on Sept. 18.
Try melons in salad, sorbet or smoothies
What's in the Box?
On a hot, summer day there is nothing more satisfying than biting into a sun-ripened, thirst-quenching melon.
