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”

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”