New York lawmakers are considering legalizing psilocybin use for treating certain health conditions amid mounting national debate over the psychedelic drug commonly known as magic mushrooms. archive.ph/7YVvK#selectio…

An analysis of bones from ancient people who once lived in Colombia has discovered DNA that does not directly connect them to any other ancient or modern population in South America. popularmechanics.com/science/archae…

On sunny fall days you think you're under attack as ladybugs congregate on siding and window sills as they attempt to enter your home for winter. They're non-native multicolored Asian lady beetles. They really began to take hold in 1988. Now they're abundant across USA #Nature365

Belva Lockwood was born this day in 1830 -- in my town. Here's a 2024 column I wrote about her wellsvillesun.com/blog/2024/10/1…

Attention coworkers: From now until Thanksgiving, we will be collecting for Colvin Cleaners' Coats 4 Kids drive

The annual Peanut Butter & Jelly Drive has begun here. We are a drop-off site for this community endeavor

Warren had a big week! As part of the Green Team, he did well in his first-ever public speaking role at the school's celebration of the NY apple economy. And, he was chosen as one of the students of the month.

If you heard a spring peeper this month that sound is called the fall echo. With hibernation coming up - and sunlight & temps being like that of spring - their bodies are preparing for mating that comes right after the thaw. 5 months early? That's some long foreplay! #Nature365

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In Niagara County, Strobel Farms: facebook.com/profile.php?id… In Allegany County, Mascho Farms: facebook.com/maschohomestea…

Bee and butterfly gardens have been popular for a while, but there’s another valuable way to support pollinating insects — plant a pollinator lawn. lancasterfarming.com/country-life/g…

Had an absolutely kick-ass week at Confer Plastics, Inc.. Tuned-in a huge part that only a few on this planet can make. Resurrecting for consumer-direct old molds from 70s & 80s (boat bumpers). Entering exciting new territory with snow sleds. I love our coworkers & customers #MadeinUSA

And, on top of that, we had another big meeting with our contractor to finalize the design of our warehouse expansion that makes these 3 things -- and more -- possible. This was one of those weeks that emphatically says, "up yours, China!"

And, the guys also put into the machine a mold that will be producing next week a new product for our furniture line. Stay tuned!

What I like about the people on my team: Celebrating 50 years in 2023 was not a reason to go into cruise control; it was a reason to aspire for the next half-century celebration. Never stand still.

The Erie Canal is 200 years old today! I appreciate the opportunities to connect with nature - and get exercise - it provides me. Over past 10 years alone I've put more than 4,000 miles on the Canalway Trail and I've been blessed with sightings like this on my hikes #Nature365

You might encounter red berries like this during an October hike. This is asparagus. The non-native plant has escaped gardens and can be found, uncommonly, in full sun along forest edges near ditches and streams. Don't eat the berries, they'll hurt your stomach #Nature365

I put GREAT value in thinking My hikes are meant to connect me to nature...and they're also meant to connect me to free thought, devoid of intrusion and influence Many of my strategies/ideas for Confer Plastics, Inc. have come from open-minded creative thinking afforded by solitude

Lots of young people get to see the plant this week: 3 home school tours, each of 30 students/family members 30 students of Niagara Falls High School's PTECH program

Look at what somebody's making today! Next month, we will officially launch the newest addition to our Leisure Accents furniture line -- bench ends, into which you insert 2x4s to make a bench of your preferred length. #MadeinUSA