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UPCOMING EVENTS

Date Time Event Presenter(s) May 17th 7pm A guided 1 hour Natural History Walk will be held at the park each Thursday evening at 7:00 PM. The walk will be cancelled in case of rain or imminent threat of rain. Randy Weidner June 14th 7pm Wildflowers - A presentation on local wildflowers, including the photographs of the artist Rudy Gyr, will be given at Ted Markham Nature Center at Mossy Bank Park in Bath on Thursday evening, June 14, at 7:00 PM. Anne Keddy and Randy Weidner will lead the presentation. Come brush up on your wildflower identification or just enjoy the beautiful photography. Admission is free. Anne Keddy Randy Weidner July 26th 7pm Wildlife Photography - Award-winning local wildlife photographer, Charles Alsheimer, will host a program at the Ted Markham Nature Center at Mossy Bank Park in Bath on Thursday evening, July 26, at 7:00 PM. Mr. Alsheimer is a noted White-tailed Deer expert but has traveled extensively in North America photographing all sorts of wildlife. Not a deer hunting presentation, the program is aimed at anyone who likes to venture out with a camera. Admission is free. Charles Alsheimer August 18th 10am What's all the Howling About? - Local Eastern Coyote expert, Robin Holevinski, will present a program on these fascinating predators at 10:00 AM, August 8, at the Ted Markham Nature Center at Mossy Bank Park in Bath. The public is welcome to hear what science knows about this controversial animal. Whether you are a coyote friend or foe, you're bound to learn something you did not know before. Robin Holevinski September 15th 10am Bugs Beware! - Former DEC Forester, Jim Peek, will present a program on the Carnivorous Plants of New York at the Ted Markham Nature Center at Mossy Bank Park in Bath, Saturday September 15, at 10:00 AM. This fascinating group of native wildflowers is remarkable in their adaptations for eating insects. Learn more about them at this free presentation. Jim Peek October 6 10am Waste Management for Alternative Energy - A discussion and tour of the facility at Steuben County's REC Methane Digester will begin at the Steuben County Landfill in Bath on October 6 at 10:00 AM. The public is invited to learn about this state of the art Alternative Energy project. Come see how your trash is turned into electricity! Directions to the Steuben County Landfill are available on line at mossybankpark.com., or by following directional signs to the landfill on Steuben County Rte. 15 out of Bath. Steuben REC

Past Events

2012 EVENTS

Date Time Event Presenter(s) May 12th 7am Birds and Breakfast - The Ted Markham Nature Center at Mossy Bank Park in Bath will be the site of a guided bird walk and pancake breakfast on Saturday May 12 at 7:00 AM. Participants are advised to bring binoculars and wear natural colored clothing for best results. This is a good opportunity to see nesting Bald Eagles and Ospreys as well as a variety of colorful migrating warblers, Scarlet Tanagers, Indigo Buntings, and other birds. There is no fee but donations are gratefully accepted. Randy Weidner May 5th 10am Insect Damage - Invasive Insects will be the topic of a program sponsored by Mossy Bank Park and the Bath Shade Tree Committee at the Ted Markham Nature Center at Mossy Bank Park , Bath, Saturday May 5, at 10:00 AM . Gene Binder will discuss the Emerald Ash Borer attack on ash trees, as well as the Long-horned Asian Beetle threat to maples and other topics of interest to woodlot owners and anyone with trees on their property. Come learn to identify signs of infestation and suggestions for remediation. The public is invited and admission is free. Gene Binder April 21st 10AM Earth Day Walk - In honor of Earth Day, 2012, There will be a short trail walk with an opportunity to view the nesting Bald Eagles at Mossy Bank Park in Bath on April 21 at 10:00 AM. Randy Weidner will lead the group, pointing out various seasonal natural phenomena. Any interested participants can gather at the gate on Mossy Bank Park Road. Randy Weidner

2011 EVENTS

Date Time Event Presenter(s) October 15th 10AM Preparing for winter birds Randy Weidner September 10th 10AM Prairies in New York State Jim Peek August 20 10AM Dragonflys Fred Sibley August 6th 10AM Meteorology NOTE: This event is being held at St. Mary's Hall, 32 East Morris St, Bath, NY Joe Pasquarelli August 7th 12-2:30PM Steuben Science Summer Grand Finale From a model of the solar system nearly a quarter mile long to... (shh, the rest will be a surprise), our last S3 fling will engage all ages. Plus we'll have Bar-B-Que to share with all the children and their families who have participated in one of our S3 programs. You bring your drinks and treats, we have the meat and rolls. Mary Eileen Wood July 30th 6-10PM Steuben Science Summer Grand Opening From peeking in on osprey and eagle nests with Dr. Randy Weidner to observing the Milky Way at new moon with observatory manager Greg Longwell, you will find wonderful adventures waiting for you! Mary Eileen Wood, Dr. Randy Weidner, Greg Longwell July 23rd 10AM Biofuel in Steuben County Jonathan Barter June 4th 10AM A walk with weeds with Matt Reisen from Healing Spirits Herb Farm and Education Center. Matt Reisen May 7th 7AM Bird Walk Dr. Randy Weidner

2010 EVENTS

Date Time Event Presenter(s) October 13th 7PM Mossy Bank Sky Watch Greg Longwell September 18th 10AM River Otters, Bobcats and Fishers, Oh My! Bruce Penrod August 14th 10AM Unseen Creatures of the Forest Dr. Randy Weidner July 17th 10AM Invasive Plants Jim Peek June 26th 10AM Seneca White Deer Dennis Money May 8th 7AM Bird Watch/Pancake Breakfast Dr. Randy Weidner April 24th 10AM Trilliums and Rare Plants Jim Peek

2009 EVENTS

Date Time Event Presenter(s) October 3rd 10AM Trail Walk: The Forest Prepares for Winter Anne Keddy, Dr. Randy Weidner, Jim Peek September 19th 10AM Gaia Theory-Related Topic Author Lee Welles August 15th 10AM History of NY Forests Jim Peek August 1st 10AM Gaia for Kids Anne Keddy July 18th 10AM Field Butterflies Anne Keddy and Dr. Randy Weidner June 13th 10AM Nature Photography John Adamski May 9th 7AM Bird Walk Dr. Randy Weidner April 25th 10AM The Return of the Eagle Mike Allen

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