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RTPI will honor Dr. Peterson’s legacy with a birding festival on June 9-12, 2011.  More details soon or contact Jim Berry jberry@rtpi.org/(716) 665-2473 x225.

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Survival is the name of the game for all living organisms.

July 19 2010

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Different ways to survive

July 19 2010

Identify This

Can you identify this?

greensunfDate:June
  • Location: northwestern Ohio
  • Habitat: slow moving creek
  • Size: 11.5cm (4.5") long
  • Unusual Feature:male in breeding colors

Last mystery was Shinleaf  (Pyrola elliptica)

shinleafDate:early July
  • Location: central New York state
  • Habitat: deciduous woods
  • Size: flower stalk 25cm (10") tall
  • Unusual Feature: nodding flowers
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Jamestown Cultural Tourism Opportunities

tix-1-1Planning a trip to the Roger Tory Peterson Institute? A "Ticket to Jamestown" may make the trip even more enjoyable.

For $25.00 you can purchase an admission ticket to seven area attractions.

Audubon Nature Center, Fenton History Center, Lucy-Desi Museum and Playhouse, Robert H. Jackson Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Bill Cody Billboard at the Reg Lenna Theater and skating at the JSB Ice Arena.

Tickets are on sale at any of the locations.  http://www.discoverjamestown.com/new/index.php