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Jan/Feb/Mar 2011
In This Issue Tanglewood Annual Meeting Critical Vigilance:
Why We Need Environmental
Saturday January 22, 2011 Enforcement
President’s Perspective...............2
Wish List 2pm-4pm Lieutenant Richard Thomas
NYS Environmental
Conservation Police
Curator’s Corner ......................3 Guest Speaker
Lieutenant Richard Thomas
Membership/Memorials/Donors/ Lt. Richard Thomas, NYS DEC Police supervises the Bureau of
Grants/Bequests .......................4 Environmental Crimes
Investigations for DEC’s
Wine and appetizers will be served. Division of Law Enforcement
Annual Appeal Donors .............5 • in both Regions eight and nine.
Volunteers and accomplishments recognized, The Bureau pursues felony and
Volunteer News ........................6 Annual Report unveiled misdemeanor level environmental crimes involving solid
• and hazardous waste, air and water pollution, pesticides,
Programs ..................................7 habitat destruction and the commercialization of our fish
Help us review 2010 and usher in
Tanglewood Nature Center’s 38th year and wildlife resources. Lt. Thomas will provide an overview
Photo Contest Winners ............8 of the Bureau’s work and some of the laws they enforce, as
of service to the community well as compelling evidence of the citizen and government
• vigilance necessary to protect critical biodiversity and
$5/person suggested donation human health and safety.
Please check out
our Wish List at Tanglewood Programs/Events Tanglewood Changes Hours in May
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tanglewoodnaturecenter.com Get out…Get Fresh in 2011 tarting in May 2011, Tanglewood’s new hours
Jan. 22 Annual Meeting 2–4pm from May 1 through October 31 will be
Feb. 5 WinterFest 10am–3pm 8:30am–4:30pm. From November 1 through
April 4–8 Spring Break Camp 10am–3pm April 30, our hours will continue to be 9:00am–
April 30 Bag the Blues Fundraiser 7–10pm 4:00pm. We changed our hours of operation to be
Get Out… April 23 Earth Day Eggstravaganza 2:30–3:30pm more accessible to the schools for programming during
June 19 Tanglefoot Trail Run 10am our busy education season. This was the opportune
time to change our hours as we will be printing a
Get Fresh! July/Aug.
Oct. 22
Nov. 19
Summer Camps
Haunted Happenings
Fall Feast w/the Critters
11am–3pm
12–2pm
new rack card/trail guide brochure, thanks to a grant
from the Community Foundation and to PS Graphic
Dec. 17 Christmas w/the Critters 2:30–3:30pm Design. Look for it in the coming months!
Please note that our trails are still open dawn ’til
Saturday Fun with Nature dusk, 365 days a year.
The Mission of Tanglewood
Nature Center & Museum First and third Saturdays, 2:30–3:30pm, year-round
To lead and support education and Nature Strollers Program at Sperr Park
preservation efforts in our region Select Fridays, 9:30–10:30am, April–December
to achieve a heightened awareness,
understanding and caring for our Winter Wiggles PreK Program
natural environment. Wednesdays, 10–11:00am, November–March
The youth of Southside
Community Center
participate in Tangle-
wood's Nature Rangers
program. This year they
Nature Center decorated and sent cards
& Museum to wounded soldiers as Merrill Lynn has served as Tanglewood Nature Center’s
the PACE of nature part of a community President of the Board of Directors for six years. We celebrated
service project. his 80th birthday this past fall. Thank you, Merrill for all you
have done for the nature center.
President’s Perspective
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he holidays are a special time at endowment. With a proper endowment we
Nature Center Tanglewood. Our staff is enjoying can survive through the lean years by using the
a brief respite from the hubbub of interest for programs and expenses. Some of
& Museum summer camps and school visits. It’s a time to our board members have made heroic efforts in
the PACE of nature reflect and recharge our batteries. The break the past to increase the endowment, but to this
2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS is short-lived, however, as planning for the point we haven’t had the hoped-for results. This
Jim Emmick, President 2011 year is already underway. Before we know year we will re-dedicate our efforts by presenting
Linda Hillman, Vice President it, April will be here and with it the pace of a series of seminars on planned giving. We are
Beverly Morrell, Second Vice President activities picks up again. Our major fundraiser, hopeful that this new approach will produce
David Smith, Secretary Bag the Blues, will be held at the nature center positive results. When your invitation arrives
TBD, Treasurer in late April. The fundraising committee is in the mail, please come up and listen to the
already hard at work, trying to make this year’s program. We are excited about the possibilities
Donald Brooks event the best ever. and hope you will be too.
Mark Herrick This time of year is also a time to reflect and Before I sign off, many thank yous are
Jonathan Hodge evaluate. How are we doing? What can we do in order. To our staff, Elaine, Emily, Cathy,
Jake Hover to improve programs and shore up our financial Val, Ian and Rich, you guys are the best.
Deb Lauper
situation? In this economy it has been tough We couldn’t do what we do without you. To
Chris Longwell
for us to maintain our level of programs and Merrill Lynn, outgoing president, thanks for
Janet McLaughlin
Charlie Mitchell
retain the staff we need to carry on our mission. seeing us through these past six years. It hasn’t
Lewis W. Morse, Jr. The last few years have been good ones, but always been easy and we appreciate your calm,
Merrill Lynn we know that without the generosity of our thoughtful guidance. To our members, thanks
Anthony Pagano members, board, and donors we would be in for sticking with us. We appreciated your help.
Joseph Schroeder tough financial straits. To our volunteers, thanks so much for your
Bonifer Schweizer To try to find answers to these tough time and effort. And to our Board, thanks for
Paul Schweizer questions, our staff and board met on a Sunday your guidance. Just being here at 7:30 am for
Roger TenEyck last September for a strategic planning session. meetings shows how much you care.
Raymond Thweatt Our task was to identify and prioritize the We are anticipating another exciting year
Johanna Webster major issues that we need to deal with over the at Tanglewood. Please come up and see what
• next five years and beyond. Board member Janet we are doing. Bring friends, family, anyone
STAFF McLaughlin led us through a very productive who could use a dose of fresh air, exercise, and
Elaine Farwell, Executive Director afternoon of self-evaluation. When the smoke environmental education. More about the new
Rich Gridley, Buildings & Grounds had cleared we were left with a clear set of year in the next newsletter. Until then, we wish
Valerie Heywood, Curator of Animals & Exhibits priorities for the future. you good health and happiness for the new year.
Emily Hofelich, Volunteer Coordinator/Educator The top priority that emerged from that —Jim Emmick
Ian McLaughlin, Naturalist/Educator
session was financial stability for Tanglewood. President
The obvious solution is to increase our
Cathy Morroni, Office Manager
• Wish List
Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum For the Animals
443 Coleman Avenue Parrot food and toys • Pine shavings
Elmira, NY 14904 Yesterday’s News litter (found at Petco or Petsmart)
607-732-6060 Fresh fruit & veggies (esp. non-iceburg lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, broccoli, asparagus,
www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com sweet potatoes, apples, strawberries)
E-mail: tanglewoodnc@stny.rr.com Gift cards from Petco, PetSmart, grocery stores
Generator (to keep animals warm when we lose power)
For the Office/Building
White or colored office paper and/or card stock
Bottled water • New fax machine
Earth/floor friendly ice melt
Indoor/outdoor thermometers (2)
Free chimney cleaning • Fireplace matches
Canvas log carrier • Log rack • 16-ft. stepladder
Gift cards from Staples, Sam’s Club • New (metal) roof
For Programs/Exhibits/Trails
Commercial gas weed eater (new or gently used)
New or used minivan or SUV for traveling programs
“PACER”
Promoting the Pace of Nature
For Fundraisers/Facility Rental
Preservation • Awareness • Caring • Education
Refrigerator for rentals/caterers to store food
2 • Tanglewood Talk
Curator’s Corner
Whooo’s Outside?
O
ur resident owls can be counted
among Tanglewood’s winter outdoor
enthusiasts. Sophie, a Great-
horned owl, and Lucy, a Barred owl, are both
accustomed to cold temperatures. In the wild,
Great-horned owls can be found as far north
as the Arctic Circle. The range for Barred owls
extends to northern Saskatchewan. Sophie and
Lucy are both at Tanglewood due to injuries
that make it impossible for them to survive in
the wild. Knowing that they will spend the rest
of their lives in captivity, we attempt to make
their lives as interesting as possible.
Most of the year our raptors are kept busy in
their capacity as animal ambassadors, however
things slow down for them in the winter.
Spending time in their outdoor enclosures
provides them with the sights and sounds of
nature, which keep them mentally stimulated. Sophie, a Great-horned owl Lucy, a Barred owl
Volunteer Kevin Orvek has been working hard
to modify the enclosures so that the owls can
safely remain outside longer. Another volunteer,
Tina Verhalen, is creating beautiful hand-
painted signs with the owls’ picture and name
to hang on the enclosure. On the very coldest
of days, the owls will remain inside. Otherwise,
look for them in the outdoor enclosures while
enjoying your next winter hike.
—Val Heywood
Curator
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Your membership helps us to maintain our facility & trails. Thank you for your support!
Tanglewood Talk • 3
Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum • Donations/Memorials/Grants/Bequests
New Members Corning Inc. Foundation In-Kind Donations
Individual ($30) for Deborah G. Lauper Brandon Von Ahn Gift card, pet food, birthday cash
Sharon & Robert Decker St. Mary Our Mother Church Garden tools
Rosalyn & Clarence Fleming Corporate Members Wendy & Duke Carroll Cleaning, office & kitchen supplies
Neil P. Ha Banfield Baker Corp. Pepsi Bottling Group Water & soda for Woodfest Event
Dorothy D. Smith Chemung Canal Trust Company C.A. Systems Audio and labor for Woodfest Event
Jane Tucker Chemung Supply Corp. Norm & Margaret Ward Bags of sunflower seeds
Corning Beagle Club Merrill & Lydia Lynn Subscription: National Geographic for Kids
Senior Family ($40) Corning Credit Union Charlotte Gook Large fish tank, filter, and supplies
Linda & John Farley Corning Inc. Charles Friend Kitchen supplies and food
Elm Chevrolet, Inc. Rick Haldeman Laundry supplies, planner
Family ($45) Elmira Savings Bank Lynn & Larry Walz Software, battery backup, PC speakers
Laura & Bill Bouton F. M. Howell & Company Linda Hillman Paper products for facility, office supplies
Amber Brooks First Transit Kevin Orvek Materials, labor for outdoor bird enclosure
Elizabeth Clawson Gentle Family Dentistry Arthur Thompson Thermister sensors for HVAC system
Dean Hackett Hale Roofing Andy Avery & Shawn Crater Services and signage for our parking lot
Bethany Healy Hesselson’s Mike Perry Services for new trail guide
Sally MacNeal Hunt Engineer, Architect, & Land John McLaughlin Defibrillator and accessories for facility
Judene Wint & Arthur Martin Surveyors PC. Ray Thweatt Cat food, paper products
Valerie Mis James D. Barrett Funeral Home
Patrick Perl & Family John S. Varga DMV
Haunted Happenings Donors Joe & Cathy Schroeder
Stephanie & Chad Risley Lindsay Lawn & Garden, Inc.
Carolyn Moore Karl Schwesinger
Virginia Raus Maple Valley Farm Market
Sharon Moore Carmella Coppola
Alicia Salvatore & Minier Property Development
Pauline LeShure Bonnifer Schweizer
Pete VanWert Northern State Auto, Inc.
Wendy Carroll Linda Hillman
Janet & David Tuma Perry & Carroll, Inc.
Roger TenEyck
Elaine & Leon Wilson PS Graphic Design
Bonnie Schweizer Haunted Happenings Sponsors
Southern Tier Custom Fabricators
Matt Heywood Cameron Manufacturing &
Bluebird ($100) Merrill & Lydia Lynn Design, Inc.
Thomas & Marie Finnerty Monetary Donations
Gary Farwell Dimon & Bacorn, Inc.
Dr. Joseph & Cathy Mathey
Maple Valley Farm Market Five Star Bank
group Non-Profit ($55) Beverly J. Morrell
Staff of Capabilities, Inc Joseph Schroeder
Donna & Joseph Cotner Grants
Matching gifts The Park Church Community Foundation-Presenting Tanglewood
United Technologies Matching Margaret Todd Tanglewood Nature Center Fund-Unrestricted
Gifts Program Kiwanis-Gandhi visit
for Gene Herber-Heron Chemung Canal Trust Company-Operations
Membership ($500) Eat Well Play Hard-Children’s Sensory Trail Signage
Honors and Memorials Sponsor an Animal
In Memory of Allyn Hoffman Barred Owl: David J. Merritt
In Loving Honor of Mr. & Mrs.
Ron & Laurel Gabel in honor of Isabelle Merritt
Lyman D. Gridley
Bearded dragon: Zachary Tsaklis
From Grandchildren: Lindsay,
In Memory of Henry Shaffer Black rat snake: Cole Rogoski
Jamey, Nate and Jake
Dolores M. Cleveland Broad-winged hawk: Jacob DeRosa
Caiman: Jackson Greene
In Honor of the following from the
In Memory of Arlene Arnold Ferret: Elyza Greene
Girls at Finger Lakes Orthopedics
Staff at the Hobby Lobby: Florida king snake: David E. Smith
William Bishop MD
Lynn, Sharon, Deb W., Crystal, Great horned owl: The Alternative School for Math & Science
Thomas Boman, MD
Lila, Bonnie, Deb D., Carol, Kim, Leopard gecko: Theo Lyon Gibson
Matthew Brand, MD
Jen and Sandy Madagascar hissing cockroaches: John McLaughlin
Jennifer Burfield, NP
Opossums: Marlene Andes
Kevin Coughlin, MD
In Honor of Brandon VonAhn’s in honor of Michael Holchuck & Northern State Auto, Inc.
Eileen Feltner, NP
Birthday Painted turtle and African clawed Frog: Northern State Auto, Inc.
Mark Gibson, MD
Patricia & Matthew Church in honor of Mary Walten
Allison Gorenflo, PA
Lynn Gillie & Quentin S. Huss Rabbit: Micayla Graham
Brenda Miller, FNP
Rabbit: Beverly J. Morrell
Kenneth Wrigley, RPA-C
In Honor of Mr. & Mrs. Dan Hull Timber rattlesnake: Lydia & Merrill Lynn
Dr. Frank & Linda Gudas in memory of Isaac N. Keyes
4 • Tanglewood Talk
Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum Annual Appeal (through mid-December)
Annual Appeal Jacqueline Egger Arlene McMahon Julie Spicer
Julie & Steve Albertalli Jim & Sharon Emmick Margaret Menges & Art Reed Frank Steed
Tedd & Carol Arnold Evhen Farmiga Bev & Arthur Morrell Jerald & Myra Stemerman
Cheri Atkinson & Gary Myers Thomas & Deb Fennell Mary Muse & Kevin Coughlin Marc & Shannon Stemerman
Elizabeth Ball John & Judy Forrest Mary Nevin & Paul Donnelly Charlie & Peggy Streeter
Alice Bartholomew Barbara Friedman Kaye Newbury & Nicholas Borrelli Mary & William Tryon II
Beth Bentley & Ed Dougherty Charles & Murial Friend Goryun & Jeannine Nigogosyan Erica Verkleeren
Gary & Adrienne Bernhardt Richard & Gail Gerard James Norris Kirk Vieselmeyer, P.E.
Matt & Anne Brand Joel Grace Emma R. Novotny Jeri Wall & Jay Schissell
Dean & Linda Brooks Richard Habeck David & Michelle Pastel Norman & Margaret Ward
Donald & Norma Brooks Jerry & Linda Haley Mary Anne Perks Joyce Wasserman
Mary Jane Brown James & Kerry Harter Matthew & Joy S. Perry Janet & David Webb
Ruth Bruning Joan Heywood Ann Gaughan & Rocky Peters Alice Weeman
Joseph Buck Linda Hillman Robert Petzke George & Paula Welch
Linda & Joel Buice Reeve & Karin Howland Dennis Pierce Hope Smith Welliver
Barbara & Tom Butterfield Edward Hunkele Sue Pirozzolo Marian Wladis
Dean & Janice Butts Amy Irvine Lynette Rexford Joan Woloson
Robert & Rose Byland Steve Kantz Mary Booth & Ralph Roberts Earl & Sally Wright
Giuliana & Joe Calderone David & Katrina Keefe Peter & Mary Rocchi Ruth & Charles Young
Barbara & James Cantrill Lee Kiesling Nicholas & Katherine Rossington Dean & Judy Zimmerman
Mary Ann Caroscio K.W. Kistler Joan & John Russen, Sr.
Robert & Wendy Carroll Robert Kramarik, Jr. Jean Schauffler Annual Appeal - Corporate
James Carter Peg & Sam Kutchukian Joe & Diane Schiefen Kimball Realty Group, Inc.
Vincent Collins Lee Larrea Kyle Schweizer Antique Revival
Matthew Collins Margaret C. Locke, Jr. Stu & Lucia Schweizer KV Engineering, PLLC
Anthony & Susan Cooper Chuck & Teresa Lockner William Schweizer Elmira Savings Bank
Edward Cordes David & Marianne Lubin John Slechta Elmira Structures, Inc.
Yvonne Cutler Merrill & Lydia Lynn Lynn Smith Fur, Fin & Feather
Natalie Denton Ian Mackenzie Bebe & Arthur C. Smith, Jr. Surface Finish Technologies
Ivan N. Dietrich Colleen & Corey McCall Polly Smith-Blackwell Fingerlakes Orthopedics
Dr & Mrs. Dave Dozack John & Janet McLaughlin Joanne Sonsire Corning Beagle Club, Inc.
Second Annual Photo Contest Winners (see story on Page 8)
Best of Show and People’s Choice First Place Second Place
Steve Brinthaupt Emily grimmke Matthew Burroughs
Old Shaggy The Journey Ahead Fall Colors
Tanglewood Talk • 5
Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum • Volunteer News
Volunteer Spotlight Youth Volunteers 2010 Peg Densberger Jim Nasoni
A
t this time of year I get Allison Anthony Margaret Donnello Dave Orlovsky
to honor two amazing Alex Beck Jennifer Dusek Kevin Orvek
volunteers who have Jack Coughlin Gary Farwell Michelle Page
committed their time to make Ryan Donnelly Debbie Fennell Sheila Palmer
Tanglewood an amazing place. I Hannah Farwell Chuck Friend Bonnie Passmore
try to keep these names a surprise Matt Farwell Muriel Friend Patrick Perl
but love to give hints and let our Anna Heywood Rick Gilchrist Mimi Petrillose
membership know how lucky we Evan Heywood Lynn Gillie Debbie Rockwell
are as an organization. Nora Heywood Linda Haley Jay Schisell
I am going to start with Colton Hillman Tom Haskell Karl Schwesinger
the Lynn-Morse-Brooks Award Gavin Hillman Tom Hesselson Agnes Shon
Winner. This person has Tristan Hillman Geoff Heywood Cathy Schoeder
committed a majority of his Jacob Hunkele Matt Heywood Tessa Shove
Spring/Summer to ensuring our Erik Koch Betsy Hilfiger John Slechta
trails are clear and safe for travel. Dylan Lagonegro Frank Hillman Jack Slocum
He has built drainage using only Ben Mertus Rich Hitchcock Phyllis Slocum
the natural materials. Keeping the Kate Mertus Donna Holmuth Art Smith
integrity of our trails intact for Sam Mertus Rebekah Hrynkin Lynn Smith
visitors young and old. The person Nino Ronsivalle Josh Hunkele Matt Smith
also helps with fundraising by Luke Shaw Adrian Hulsebosch Polly Smith-Blackwell
chairing a yearly event during the Michael Suhey Dan Jackson Renee Staffeld
summer. He does almost all of the Jessica Janowsky Edward Steinhauer
publicity, event organization, and College Volunteers Blair Jennings Laurie Sterling
“runs” the event that day. Thank Matt Atchinson Pauline LeShore Dr. John Varga
you for all you do and we will see Taryn Smith Colleen LaDelia Kevin Vecellio
you as soon as the snow melts. Nathan Francisco Dennis Lockard Tina Verhalen
The youth who are being Meg Lowman Lynn Walz
honored this year are a group of Adult Volunteers Lydia Lynn Larry Walz
individuals who share their time Sarah Arnold Chris Malcolm Mark Watts
with us twice a week. They care Jennifer Bertron Ryan Marsh Jill Winkky-Wade
for our critters, enrich our animals’ Carolyn Bossard Jon Mazzaraco Tom Walushka
lives and enjoy every minute of Lisa Burns Colleen McCall Monika Wood
it. The best part is they love our Dean Butts Martha McKinney Kim Wyckoff
Opossums and take them out to Ann Cady John McLaughlin Melissa Yearick
play every time they visit. They Guiliana Calderone Forrest Meekins BOCES
can also be seen working together Duke Carroll Ralph Miller Corning Diesel Plant
washing the windows, sweeping Wendy Carroll Kathy Milliron Leaders and Scouts of Troop 101
the floors and vacuuming. They are Gerry Caruso Carolyn Moore Parley Coburn Elementary School
the reason this building stays clean. Jim Chely Ralph Moore Pine City Elementary School
We are grateful for all they do. Vinnie Collins Sharon Moore RSVP of Chemung County
I wish I could recognize Don Davis Terry Morroni Southside Community Center
all of the volunteers because Tina DeMott Mary Muse Woodlawn Community Center
without them we would not be
the organization that is before
you. We are truly honored to be Linda Forest won a special session with
working with such an amazing Icarus, our Broad-winged Hawk at the
group of people. Thank you to Kiwanis Auction this year. Here she is
holding him for the first time.
everyone for all of your time and
commitment to the environment
and Tanglewood Nature Center.
Enjoy the snow!
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Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum • Programs
Winter Wiggles 5th Anniversary of Winterfest Saturday Fun With Nature
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his exciting, fun, and FREE Wednesday on the 5th of February tarting in January 2011, Tanglewood will
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program for preschoolers is here all ebruary 5, 2011 marks the fifth be offering this free Saturday program
winter from 10:00am–11:00am in our Anniversary of Tanglewood’s Winterfest on the first and third Saturday of each
library. During the program children will learn event. We are excited to have some very month, instead of every Saturday. Please note
about animals, and then get a chance to see and fun activities this year: guided hikes, 50/50 bake that due to certain special events and holidays,
touch some of them. Afterwards we usually do raffle, live bagpipers, free arts/crafts and free we may need to cancel some Saturday Fun With
arts/crafts and then go for a museum tour. games with prizes, a live animal show, food and Nature events.
The schedule is as follows: refreshments, story time for the kids, s’mores by Schedule (includes some special events):
1/5/11 Sophie, the Great-horned owl the fireplace and more… 1/1/11 New Year’s Day (we are closed)
1/12/11 Roxy, the ferret Admission: 1/15/11 Radical Reptiles and Amphibians
1/19/11 Turtles and tortoises Adults (16+) $2 each 2:30pm–3:30pm
1/26/11 Pinwheel, the new hedgehog Kids (15 and under) $1 each
1/22/11 Tanglewood’s Annual Meeting
February: 5th on the 5th
2/2/11 Cute and cuddly 2pm–4pm
2/9/11 Geckos 2/5/11 Winterfest – 5th Anniversary on
2/16/11 Icarus, the Broad-winged hawk the 5th
2/23/11 Whiskers, the Bearded Dragon Admission: $2 adults, $1 kids
3/2/11 Sugar or Cinnamon, our bunnies 10am–3pm
3/9/11 Corn snake or Ball python snake 2/19/11 Animals in Winter – hibernation,
3/16/11 Coming out of Hibernation tracks, etc
3/23/11 Baby, the Richardson’s ground squirrel 2:30pm–3:30pm
3/30/11 Winter Wiggles Party 3/5/11 Animal Senses – National Save Your
Bring a dish to pass Vision Week – hike the Sensory Trail
2:30pm–3:30pm
3/19/11 Annual Spring Bluebird Hike
2:30pm–3:30pm
Marley Bogart sits with our African Spurred Tortoise,
Bernice. Marley is one of her regular visitors.
nature
2011 entry form
reflected
AWARDS
To be announced
Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum 2011 GUIDELINES
• Submission Deadline: November 15, 2011.
• All photos are to be of nature in content and taken within the local
Finger Lakes region.
• Entries should be delivered to Tanglewood Nature Center, along
with a $10 entry fee per photo for TNCM members. ($15 for non-
2011 photo contest members)
• Children's category for ages 12 and under
• Limit 3 entries per person.
Office Use Only
• Entries should be 8" x 10" or larger, framed and ready to hang.
Entry Form # M NM Paid $ They will go on display in the order in which they are received.
• Judging will be based on both composition and presentation.
Name • Judges will determine Best of Show, First Place and Second Place.
A People’s Choice Award will be based on public votes.
Phone • Winners will be informed by e-mail by November 30, 2011.
• Photos will be on display at Tanglewood Nature Center through
E-mail Address January 2012.
Title of Entry T
• anglewood Nature Center reserves the right to reproduce
submitted entries in any of its future promotional and marketing
Value if item is for sale: materials.
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2010 Photo Contest
TanglewoodTalk Winners Announced
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is published quarterly by his year’s Nature Reflected photo contest
Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum winners are Steve Brinthaupt, who
443 Coleman Avenue won both Best of Show and People’s
Elmira, NY 14903 Choice for Old Shaggy, Emily Grimmke who
Phone: 607-732-6060 • Fax: 607-732-6210 won First Place for The Journey Ahead, and
Email: tanglewoodnc@stny.rr.com Matthew Burroughs who won Second Place for
Web site: www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com Fall Colors. All entries were photos taken on
••• Tanglewood property.
Hours of Operation Thanks to all those who entered the contest
Trails are open every day, sunrise to sunset and to our judges, Polly Smith-Blackwell, Ann
(Parking lot open only during business hours) Cady and Vinnie Collins. Also, thank you
Nature Center & Museum Building to Tom Hesselson for donating a $100 gift Photo contest winners from left to right: Steve
May 1–Oct 31: Tues–Sat: 8:30am–4:30pm certificate for the Best of Show award. Brinthaupt won both Best of Show and People’s
Next year’s contest will include nature Choice for “Old Shaggy;” Emily Grimmke won
Nov 1–Apr 30: Tues–Sat: 9:00am–4:00pm
photography from an expanded territory First Place for “The Journey Ahead;” and Matthew
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of the entire Finger Lakes area, as well as a Burroughs won Second Place for “Fall Colors.”
The building is closed Sunday & Monday
children’s category. The deadline for the 2011
and the following holidays: New Year’s Day,
nature
contest is November 15 so mark your calendars
Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day,
reflected
and get shooting. Please use the entry form
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. on Page 7 for your submissions, or go to
For membership information, call 732-6060. tanglewoodnaturecenter.com.
•••
Since we do not charge admission fees for
the use of our trails, or to visit our museum, photo contest
your membership and/or donations are greatly
appreciated. Your support helps us to maintain
the trails and update our exhibits. Thank you!
natural environment.
respect and appreciation for our
recognized leader in promoting
Our vision is to become a
Nature Center & Museum
The Vision of Tanglewood
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Elmira, NY 14903
443 Coleman Avenue
Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum
the PACE of nature
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