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For decades stories of a bipedal, ape-like creature have been circling the globe and the Adirondacks is no exception. Native Americans have talked about Sasquatch for hundreds of years. Often considered a West Coast phenomenon, sightings have also appeared all over the Adirondacks, from Saranac Lake in the north to a famous sightings in Whitehall. This creature has many names depending on geographical location of the sighting, but the most common names for this creature in North America are Sasquatch, Bigfoot, Yeti and Skunk Ape. The one commonality of sightings despite the location on the globe, is the fact that the sightings occurred in remote areas with a large amount of vegetation and that are not densely populated by humans.
Predator and prey is one of the most common type of relationships in the animal kingdom. Animals need to survive and feed themselves, and for predators that occurs through them hunting smaller animals or prey. Ecosystems are complex and diverse, with many levels and intricate relationships between organisms. Removing any level from an ecosystem disrupts a delicate balance that may have evolved over millions of years.
Adirondack Kids was created after traveling south to see family. My husband and I happened to see a newsletter for kids that looked like a fun and educational way to reach out to the smaller residents in the Adirondacks. Each monthly newsletter will combination of information about an animal here in the Adirondacks with a mixture of worldly facts, art, how to be a friend of nature, outdoor safety, humor and suspense with “Crack the Secret Code.” If you have difficulty viewing the code decipher sheet pictured here, we would be happy to e-mail anyone a copy.
Its that time of year again!! The temperature has dropped and snow blankets the Adirondacks. For most of us here, Winter can seem to last forever and any foresight we can get of what to expect, can be welcomed. Like many other creatures, the woolly bear is now nestled into their Winter hideaway and will hibernate until Spring.
Migrating Monarchs Soaring at Unbelievable Heights
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Mountain Gardens Galore
By Jackie Woodcock
It’s prime time here in the mountains to witness fruits, berries, and vegetables hanging from lush greenery. In the small towns that make up the western gateway to the Adirondacks, gardens of all sizes are thriving and abundant. There are several reasons people in these small towns choose to garden. Some find it therapeutic and gratifying, with the greatest reason being that we live in what is called a food desert. No, we don’t live in an area strictly covered by sand and scorching temperatures, rather we live in an area where access to fresh food is greatly limited. Thus the action of planting gardens becomes paramount to community health and well-being.
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