The great news is that we are two days away from the Friends’ Annual Montezuma Muckrace!! The not so great news is that rain is predicted for much of Saturday. However, according to my weather app, the percent chance of rain and the amount of accumulation have been slowly decreasing for the past couple of days. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for that to continue.
Pete is conducting another guided walk this Sunday, September 8.
“Flowers offer rewards (pollen rich in protein, lipids, vitamins and minerals, and nectar) to would-be pollinators in exchange for helping them fertilize their eggs and produce seeds. The trick is to somehow lure the pollinator to the flower so fertilization can be accomplished. To do this, plants have evolved visual attractions including flowers with showy petals and sepals, nectar guides, and even unique shapes, sizes and colors. They can also use the flower’s smell (both good and bad) to entice a pollinator to partake of its treasures.
But flowers have another amazing trick up their sleeve – electrical charges! And, if you don’t believe me, just ask Sir David Attenborough:
https://youtu.be/ee381dCP6JM?si=AmHklATwUOymOtaz
It is truly an enchanted AND enchanting world!
Come join us on this Sunday’s (9/8) Interpretive Walk at the Montezuma Refuge in Seneca Falls, NY, as we continue exploring the myriad, and often fascinating interconnections between the living and non-living components of our environment.
Walks are free; no sign-ups necessary; and begin at 10am at the Visitor Center. The path is a level, easy one and walks last anywhere from 1.5- 3 hours depending on what we encounter and where we linger.
Hope to see you there.”
Pete Saracino/NY State Master Naturalist Volunteer/Refuge Volunteer Naturalist
Remember, September 21 is the Native Plant Festival and Sale. Pete has a guided walk at 8am and the other activities begin at 9am and go until 3pm.
Hopefully, you can get out soon to explore and experience all the amazing things at the Montezuma Wetlands Complex trails, towers and the Refuge Wildlife Drive. Remember, the Refuge Wildlife Drive is currently open to vehicles only. Dogs on a leash are only allowed in and around the Visitors’ Center and on the parts of the Seneca Trail that are open.
Pic #1: pair of adult bald eagles in tree across the Seneca Cayuga Canal, #2: double crested cormorant on stump near eagle sculpture, #3: great egrets in trees along Knox-Marsellus Marsh, #4: great egret Main Pool, #5: male mallard sleeping in Seneca Flats, #6: peregrine falcon Knox-Marsellus Marsh, #7: trumpeter swan May’s Point, #8: juvenile turkey vulture, #9: painted turtles.
ENJOY, be respectful and safe.
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