Hello fellow nature lovers and Skaneateles Conservation Area users, this blog is for us. Hear something? Write about it. See something? Let us know. Let's share our knowledge and experiences using the properties. On the east side of town the Skaneateles Conservation Areas include the Federal Farm, the Guppy Farm,and the O'Loughlin property which have been connected by a series of trails. On the southwest side of town, the Mabel Reynolds property stands undeveloped at the present but hopefully trails will be developed in the future.

I hope that all users of this blog will help record nature sightings as the years progress which can enhance all visits to these properties.

Guppy Falls

Sunday, February 27, 2011


We walked the O'Loughlin trail over to the Bob Sykes trail today. Saw this little insect land in the snow in front of me on the trail. I have noticed them before on days where we break 32 degrees. On our way back to the parking lot hard and then saw a pair of pileated woodpeckers.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011


Beautiful day to be outside, the sky couldn't be clearer. The Guppy Farm was very quiet although I met a man named Brian who had something to do with the original acquisition of the property. He had snowshoed over from Baltimore Woods after acquiring the permission from the land owners in between Baltimore Woods and the Skaneateles Conservation Areas.

Sunday, February 20, 2011


We went walking at the Mable Reynolds Nature Preserve. In most spots, it was very easy although snowshoes would've helped in a few places. The evidence of deer is just amazing there. Many apple trees had been nibbled and then we saw where this bark had also been chewed off. Deer? Don't know.

Sunday, February 13, 2011


So much snow, but still great to get out in it at the Federal Farm.

Friday, February 11, 2011


It felt like the Adirondaks at the Guppy Farm today walking up to the waterfall. Falls are completely covered.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011


What a snow filled winter it has been. It couldn't be prettier in the woods. Get out and enjoy. Even the 12 degree temp doesn't feel that bad when you're seeing such beauty.