In collaboration with Institution, BTG announces monarch waystation program
Self-proclaimed “science nerd” Betsy Burgeson has always taken an interest in monarch butterflies. The supervisor of gardens and landscapes at…
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Field to discuss potential cure for white-nose syndrome in bats
A doctor discovered a gene that could cure a deadly disease that has killed more than 90 percent of a population. But that gene also has the potential to kill even more.
Biology professor Wigdahl-Perry to discuss history of lake
Forget the Chautauqua Institution Archives. The real record keeper of any community, Courtney Wigdahl-Perry said, is its closest body of water.
Chautauqua In Bloom winners announced at BTG recognition ceremony
The Chautauqua In Bloom season officially ended Wednesday at the garden recognition ceremony in Smith Wilkes Hall, during which the winning gardens of this year’s biennial contest were announced.
Constantino to discuss how trees help lake, grounds
There is a saying that Chautauqua would be nothing without its lake, which is perhaps the heart of the Institution. As biologist Rick Constantino points out, that heart would be nothing without its kidneys.
BTG hosts biennial Mushroom Sandwich Sale at noon today
If mushrooms are the gateway food to vegetarianism, the Bird, Tree & Garden Club might be an enabler.
Mosher to lead storytelling, nature discussion on birds
If someone were to read Terence Mosher’s profile on ratemyprofessors.com, that person would probably wish he or she were a…
Gowen to lead BTG Lake Walk on Sustainable Shoreline Action Plan
MATT BURKHARTT File Photo Chautauqua Institution has implemented a Sustainable Shoreline Action Plan to guide ongoing efforts to maintain and improve…
Master gardener Jager to discuss why weeds matter at BTG ‘trowel talk’
The word “weed” tends to have a bad connotation — for gardeners, that is. But according to master gardener Nancy Jager, weeds that sprout in people’s gardens are actually just wild plants. She will lead a gardening workshop called “Wild on Weeds” at 4:15 p.m. today in the Roger Tory Peterson Nature Classroom, where she will provide interesting tidbits on wild plants.
Titus to speak on the benefits of gardening with native plants
Though many people have heard about the local food movement, the local plant movement remains a little more obscure. Fredonia…
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