Montezuma Wildlife Refuge opening for season this weekend!
Plus, new details on deputy who listened in on jury deliberations in Ontario Co., as well as a bird flu outbreak in our region. We also have the latest on the Clifton Springs service area.
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EXCLUSIVE: How do volunteers keep Montezuma ‘wild’ all year long? How can students get hands-on learning?
Late-March and early-April can be a tough time in Upstate New York. The calendar says spring, but often, it feels more like winter with snow showers and daytime temperatures in the 30s or low-40s. That said, in just a few weeks that will change dramatically. Out at the Montezuma Audubon Center and Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge spring is very evident.
This weekend, on Saturday, April 1, the visitor’s center and wildlife drive will reopen for the warmer months. It’s closed from December 1 through March 31, so this change is a significant one, signaling the end of the winter and start of spring. We caught up with Chris Lajewski, Center Director for the Montezuma Audubon Center in Savannah, Wayne County ahead of the start of the spring tour season to find out what you might run into if you head out there this weekend.
Today’s Top-10: What’s new in the Finger Lakes?
Court lifts injunction, but cannabis licenses still can’t be issued in the Finger Lakes
Clifton Springs service area reopens: What new restaurants are open now?
Breeder pheasant flock at game farm in Tompkins de-populated due to bird flu outbreak
GET LOCAL: Spotlight on Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel ahead of Easter & spring tourism season (video)
Public banks could be approved by legislature: Could your town or city start a bank?
Will anti-hunger measures make it into final state budget this weekend?
Healthcare facilities will face major funding cut if state budget is adopted without adjustments
Memorial service announced for Geneva football coach Larry Guererri
