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

Friday, August 26, 2011


Very quiet today at Guppy. So many fungi growing on the forest floor. I saw a few giant puffballs.
This one was near a trail.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011


Lovely blackberries growing along the trail.
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Monday, August 22, 2011


The wildflowers along the boardwalk on the Bob Sykes trail are abundant at the moment. I saw great lobelia, cardinal flower, jewel weed, golden rod, joe pye weed, purple loosestrife and this turtle head.
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Thursday, August 18, 2011


At the O'Loughlin property there are lots of great lobelia blooming. You can find it near the bridge and going up the hill to the left.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011


The rains have brought out more mosquitoes along the trail. Almost stepped on this treasure today.
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