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, July 19, 2011


Saw this amazing dragonfly along the Guppy Trail.

Thursday, July 14, 2011


Whew, the deer flies were fierce today. Saw this fungus on a log close to the Bob Sykes trail.

Saturday, July 9, 2011


Nice walk after dinner last night along the Guppy Trail. Just us and the deer flies. Water levels are low. Lots of Indian Pipes along the trail.

Friday, July 1, 2011


From the bridge on the O'Loughlin trail, all of the spring's rain has turned into a lush landscape.