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• Jul03

  Hudson River Almanac

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  The Hudson River Estuary is a rich spectrum of biodiversity, fascinating geology, and natural phenomena. Documenting and studying this convergence is important to understanding and protecting the environment. The Hudson River Almanac, published by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation, captures the spirit, magic, and science of the river through observations of nature in the Hudson Valley.

  DEC naturalist Tom Lake shares his experience as a researcher, teacher, and steward of the environment.

  Further Reading

  • Hudson River Almanac - a natural history journal covering the Hudson from the High Peaks of the Adirondacks to New York Harbor.

  
  

• Jul02

  Paul Winter

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  Musical inspiration often comes from nature: a colorful sunset, a landscape, a bird-call. Saxophonist, band leader, and Grammy Award-winning composer Paul Winter takes sounds he hears in nature, especially whales and wolves, and composes music in collaboration and imitation.

  Since 1967, Paul Winter has directed the Paul Winter Consort, which became one of the earliest proponents of world music, combining elements from African, Asian, and South American cultures with jazz and "earth music."

  
  

  Further Reading

  • LivingMusic.com - Celebrating the creatures and cultures of the Earth.
  • Paul Winter Consort Solstice Concert - Video of Paul Winter Consort performance at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

  
  

• Jul01

  Beavers in the Hudson Valley

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  Perhaps more than any other animal, the Beaver (Castor canadensis) has played a significant role in the history and colonization of the Hudson Valley. Though Henry Hudson's Half Moon was searching for the Northwest Passage in 1609, the discovery of Beavers, and native people willing to hunt and trade the pelts, stimulated the first American economy.

  American Beavers are often considered hazardous pests to local habitats because of their habit of building dams, but they can actually help bring biodiversity to a habitat.

   

  Further Reading

  • American Beaver - is a semi-aquatic species of rodent native to Canada and United States.
  • NatureWorks - Characteristics, habitat, and behavior of Castor canadensis.