Tinker Nature Park

Just a reminder- Edible Landscaping is this Saturday! Food plants can easily become part of a decorative landscape. Benefit from including food plants in your landscape with increased flavor and freshness, decrease in food costs, and enjoyment in watching things grow- with Bonnie Knoke of the Cornell Master Gardeners

Just a reminder- this Saturday is Small Space Gardening hosted by Suzanne Feathers from the Cornell Master Gardeners! Learn how to use every inch of space whether growing herbs, vegetables or flowers. Get suggestions for container plantings and DIY projects too.

The gypsy moth has an appetite! This invasive species loves to eat oak leaves, but will happily munch on most tree leaves. You can actually see gypsy moths ever...y year if you look closely, but really high numbers show up every now and then. Thankfully, our trees are mighty and will be OK this year, even after losing their leaves. State Parks is keeping an eye on this through the fall to see if we need to try and control gypsy moth caterpillar numbers next year! Learn more https://on.ny.gov/3iuCzP7 #wildlifewednesday #invasivespeciesawarenessweek See more

Emily DOES love snails! Join us on June 17th at the Dumpling Hill Lock Trail. Carpool from Tinker leaves at 10:00am. Feel free to join us at the trail as well!

Birding in winter? Yes! The winter months are prime time to spot a Bald Eagle. Since their diet is mainly fish these raptors will congregate along unfrozen sect...ions of reservoirs, lakes, and rivers. To help conserve energy, these raptors perch for long periods of time and survey the landscape for their next meal-- including a free one they might steal from another eagle, or an osprey, or even otter. : @mikelemery, Peebles Island State Park Eagle watching etiquette: Keep your distance, only use binoculars or a spotting scope to ‘get closer.’ Refrain from loud noises. Don’t try to make the birds fly under any circumstances. Observe, don’t disturb. Thank you! #wildlifewednesday See more

Calendars are now available at libraries and visitors’ centers throughout the Canalway Corridor. To get yours, find the location nearest you here: https://eriec...analway.org//2021_CalendarDistributionSitesLi Many thanks to our calendar sponsor NYS Canal Corporation Note: Calendars are available on a first come, first served basis and typically go quickly. If you do not live in the Canalway Corridor, please email [email protected] to request a copy. See more

The beauty of the canal knows no season. Today is a great day to round up the family and hit the trail before digging into holiday leftovers. Find your way with www.nycanalmap.com. Image: Old Erie Canal State Historic Park, Chittenango by Cliff Oram

Today we are thankful for the inspiring beauty of New York’s parkland, the rich heritage of its historic sites and all the support our system receives year-roun...d from its visitors, volunteers, friends groups, partners and our amazing staff. The Office of New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation wishes you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving. : @sirvallancephotos #nystateparks #givethanks #thankfulfortheoutdoors #thankfulthursday #natureismyhappyplace #getmoreoutdoors #myfavoritestatepark #thankaphotographer See more