Esther Allen, teaching at Wissahickon Nature Club
It is with deep sorrow that the Wissahickon Nature Club announces the death, on Friday June 27, 2011, of our beloved friend and founder, Esther Allen.
Esther helped found the Wissahickon Nature Club in 1942 and taught at every meeting through her exhibits.
Read a tribute to Esther on Kate St. John’s blog Outside My Window: We Miss Her Already.
Blazing Stars and Butterflies
The day was warm, but more comfortable than the previous conditions. The Blazing Stars did not disappoint us, and as usual, it was great to ramble with friends,,,
Photos by Glen Beck and Monica Miller
A new spot means new adventures.
Diane and Bob Machesney suggested this area in Mercer County for our June 30, 2010 outing. Monica Miller sent photos from our time there.
Click here for a butterfly checklist for Sandy Lake, provided by Bartramian Audubon.
This year we covered a different section of the Butler-Freeport Trail. Scenic old structures, beautiful flowers and good friends warmed the dull overcast day. Thanks to Monica Miller for these great pics and neat observations.
Chuck Tague took these pictures at the July 2009 outing at the Jennings Environmental Center.
On May, 22 the Club took a ramble along the Butler-Freeport Trail. Here are some of the member photos.
You can check out the species list on Chuck Tague’s website:
http://web.me.com/kingrail/Natureobserver/Butler_Freeport_sightings.html
For Chuck’s beetle blog: http://web.me.com/kingrail/Natureobserver/Blog/Entries/2009/5/24_Varnished_Shelves_and_Pleasing_Beetles.html
For an overview of the outing: http://web.me.com/kingrail/Natureobserver/Blog/Entries/2009/5/23_Entry_1.html
Here are a few of the things we saw along the Butler-Freeport Trail in May 2008.
