Author Archives: Gwen Alegre

New Date: “Meet Our Streams” Event

We’ve rescheduled this event to Sat., May 20, 1-2 pm. Catch the updated flyer below. If you haven’t already, please sign-up at: https://forms.gle/2RqubF7ezTtLb2c48 Neighbor and stream expert, Dr. Stephen Vermette will lead us on an exploration of Crump Brook and its tributaries. Learn about the value of our streams and the wildlife that live inContinue reading “New Date: “Meet Our Streams” Event”

Earth Day Event: Meet Our Streams!

Celebrate Earth Day with the Woodlands & Habitat Committee for our kick-off event, “Meet Our Streams.” Saturday, April 22, 1-2 pm, at the Pool Shelter. Please sign-up here. We’re lucky to have neighbor and stream expert, Dr. Stephen Vermette lead us on an exploration of Crump Brook and its tributaries. Learn about the value ofContinue reading “Earth Day Event: Meet Our Streams!”

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid ID Training

This Saturday, Jan. 28 at 10 AM onsite at Craneridge, WNY PRISM expert, Brittany Hernon will show us how to look for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA), and then how to upload our findings to the app, iMapInvasives. Register HERE. Group size is limited. At Craneridge, we are committed to identifying and then deciding on appropriateContinue reading “Hemlock Woolly Adelgid ID Training”

Craneridge Article Published in Great Lakes Center Newsletter (p 6)

The Woodlands & Habitat Committee recently had an article published in the Fall 2022 Great Lakes Center newsletter. The article highlights the partnership between Craneridge and WNY PRISM (Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management). View the newsletter. SEE PAGE 6. Learn more about what the Woodlands & Habitat Committee is up to in our residents’Continue reading “Craneridge Article Published in Great Lakes Center Newsletter (p 6)”

Reminder! Craneridge Tree Townhall, Thur., Nov. 17, 6:30-7:30 PM via Zoom

The Craneridge woodlands are one of our most treasured and valuable assets. Join the Woodlands & Habitat Committee to learn about the current state and a look into the future. Our Hemlocks will need special attention! Hemlock Woolly Adelgid is a serious threat. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87856625863 . Meeting ID: 878 5662 5863 Dial by phoneContinue reading “Reminder! Craneridge Tree Townhall, Thur., Nov. 17, 6:30-7:30 PM via Zoom”

Reminder: Winter Seed Sowing. Sun., Oct. 23, 2-3 PM @ the Pool Shelter

Join us! It’ll be sunny, beautiful, warm and no Bills game. Learn how to grow annual and perennial plants for cheap! Come to our Winter Seed Sowing demo to learn how. We’ll provide containers and native seeds for you to get started in the new year. See a sneak-peek of the process! Joining us? Email Jennifer Parsons or Gwen Alegre.

Crump Brook Tributary Restoration Project to Start!

On-site activities and work to start the week of August 15. Updates shared as they become available.   The Craneridge Board of Directors is happy to announce that the Crump Brook Tributary Restoration Project will kick-off the week of August 15. This effort will remediate significant creek erosion behind 103, 104, 105 Tarn Trail, 97Continue reading “Crump Brook Tributary Restoration Project to Start!”

FYI… DEC Forester On-site With Woodlands Committee

This Saturday morning (May 21), the Woodlands & Habitat Committee will meet with Nate Morey, our DEC forester (Dept. of Environmental Conservation), to inventory and record the current habitat conditions in our pilot areas. We’ll start in the Meadow and then move to the area across from the mail center.  To learn more about ourContinue reading “FYI… DEC Forester On-site With Woodlands Committee”