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. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please email Gwen Alegre. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87856625863
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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”
Woodlands & Habitat Committee Launches “Woodlands Help” Pilots
And we’re off! Big things are planned for our Craneridge woodlands this year. We’re just getting started. Plus, we have nearly 30 neighbors who have offered to lend a hand (thank you volunteers!) We’ll keep you posted through our Woodlands-only Facebook group (see below to join!) and through our Craneridge Woodlands webpages.
CANCELLED: Spring Wildflower Walk | Sunday, Apr. 24, 2 pm
Sadly, we have to cancel this walk today. Our expert, Scott Lembitz, has a sick child at home with a high fever. Please do get outside and enjoy our beautiful neighborhood anyway! We have lovely native wildflowers that bloom only for a short time in and around Craneridge. These “ephemeral” spring flowers and plants areContinue reading “CANCELLED: Spring Wildflower Walk | Sunday, Apr. 24, 2 pm”
Spring Wildflower Walk | Sunday, Apr. 24, 2 pm @ the Meadow
We have lovely native wildflowers that bloom only for a short time in and around Craneridge. These “ephemeral” spring flowers and plants are a gem. Learn to identify them, before they fade away. RSVP to jenparglen@gmail.com.
Invasive Jumping Worms Found in Craneridge
The invasive Asian Jumping Worm will degrade soil (not like our typical earthworms) and impact garden plants and lawns. Gwen Alegre of the Woodlands Committee found about 10 while digging in her home garden beds. Access this homeowners guide to learn how to know what’s a jumping worm and what’s a good ‘ole earth worm.Continue reading “Invasive Jumping Worms Found in Craneridge”
Birds of Craneridge w. Audubon’s Tom Kerr | Sat, Sept. 11, 1-3 pm @ the Meadow
Craneridge is lucky to have a widely diverse population of birds in our area. Learn more about the birds that live (and migrate through) our neighborhood.
What’s That Tree? Learn Tree ID | Sunday, August 8 1-3 pm @ the Meadow
What to know what trees are in Craneridge? Join us to learn how to identify and name the trees in our area!
What’s the Big Deal with Invasive Plants? Sunday, July 25 1:00pm @ the Meadow
Invasive plants can take over a habitat preventing our native plants and trees from thriving. Join the Woodlands Committee on a walk with John Montgomery from WNY PRISM to learn how to identify invasives in Craneridge. Check out the details posted below! Learn more about WNY PRISM!