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

Tuesday, October 12, 2010


On Saturday a bunch of workers from the conservation area committee helped to cut down invasive species such as buckthorn, daphne, and honeysuckle. We also rerouted the trail around the fallen tree on the trail up to Guppy Falls. Also on the trail are these witch hazels blooming now.
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  1. UnknownNovember 11, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    I'm glad to see that there is concern about the invasive species at the conservation area. I do a lot of hiking there and have noticed that the European buckthorn has nearly taken over many areas. I've been busy this summer removing it from our own woods and would be happy to help reduce some of it at the conservation area if you need help.

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  2. betsyDecember 27, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    Randy the person to call about this is Bill Pavlus and volunteer to work.

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