Discovery Trail

A group of educational organizations based in Ithaca that promotes awareness & understanding of the connections among art, history, literature, & science.

[Paleontological Research Institution @PRInstitution]

🐚 This summer, we are offering a fossil collecting trip on September 11! Explore the ancient seas of central New York with the help of our expert staff. Tickets range from $10-$20. Learn more at https://t.co/2KA9nJLe9b

[Cornell Lab @CornellBirds]

Our latest Bird of the Week stands out from its North American cousins with its bright red face. It's a bird of the SW, living in high-elevation forests—a preference for mature forests make it vulnerable to logging. Seen a Red-faced Warbler lately? https://t.co/0anSJX3xW1

[Cornell Lab @CornellBirds]

Ever had a bad hair day? Well, birds can have the equivalent with a "bad feather" day—or even a "no feather" day. At this time of year, birds are molting, & it can leave them looking a bit awkward, and even bald. Find out more in our Question of the Week: https://t.co/JxXD0eurek

[The History Center in Tompkins County @TompkinsHistory]

Happy #WorldElephantDay 🐘! Did you know that a #elephant visited #TompkinsCounty in 1823? For 12 1/2 ¢ the @ithacajournal said anyone could visit the “Large and Learned Natural Curiosity” at Mr Geres hotel in #Ithaca. #twithaca #tompkinshistory

[Paleontological Research Institution @PRInstitution]

Come out and volunteer at @CayugaNature this Sunday!

[NestWatch @NestWatch]

Today's #FeelGoodFriday post features this sweet progression of a Cedar Waxwing nest. Cedar Waxwings breed in the woodlands of northern North America; nest construction takes 5-6 days and may require more than 2,500 individual trips to the nest!
📷: K. J.

[Project FeederWatch @Feederwatch]

Curious about bird feeding and Project FeederWatch? Check out this free archived webinar, recorded last fall with the FeederWatch team! https://t.co/o058nKmsh3

[FeederWatch Cam @FeederWatchCam]

07:58, 8/12 Birdman taking care of business for us & the birds & critters #cornellfeeders

[NestWatch @NestWatch]

Have you ever wondered what a penguin nest looks like? We dug up this video from the archives showing an up-close and personal look at Gentoo Penguin nesting habits: https://t.co/237eQ29H54

[Paleontological Research Institution @PRInstitution]

Our latest climate feedback response station topic is live! What is your biggest climate concern? Share your response with us! https://t.co/sHeaDudPAP

[Tompkins County Whole Health @TCWholeHealth]

Vaccine Update: Local COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
“In Tompkins County, 77% of residents age 18+ have received their first vaccination dose. Vaccine is proving to be effective at preventing severe illness from COVID-19.”
Full press release: https://t.co/yuDEcOOzJw
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[The History Center in Tompkins County @TompkinsHistory]

Thank you to @WhatsHOTmag for featuring @TompkinsHistory new exhibit 'Breaking Barriers: Women's Lives & Livelihoods' on your cover for August. We're excited to introduce #Ithaca #Cortland #FingerLakes region to the amazing #TompkinsWomen featured in the exhibit. #twithaca

[The History Center in Tompkins County @TompkinsHistory]

This map maker wasn't familiar with the true length and shape of the #FingerLakes but its an interesting look at how European colonizers viewed #Haudenosaunee territory and waterways in the mid-1600s.

[The History Center in Tompkins County @TompkinsHistory]

In addition to his staff photographer roles at @Cornell he was the photographer for the @ithacajournal for over a decade and capture many images of children and play in #Ithaca and #TompkinsCounty. #ArchivesAthlete

[The History Center in Tompkins County @TompkinsHistory]

We couldn't celebrate an #ArchivesAthlete #ArchivesHashtagParty without #TompkinsCounty #SolGoldberg📸 Sol pioneered the "strobe action technique" for #sportsphotography in the early 1950s which was widely adopted. He produced 1200-1500 #sports photos for @Cornell each year.

[Cornell Lab @CornellBirds]

Targeted, short-term flooding of fields can bring a triple benefit: creating food for migrating shorebirds, reducing nutrient overloading in the Gulf of Mexico, and increasing crop yields. A great example of #conservation and #agriculture working together. https://t.co/rzrkIgeS5X

[NestWatch @NestWatch]

Time for #TuesdayTrickyNestID! This nest was built on top of a wreath that was hung on a door in Minnesota. Comment below to tell us what you think - we'll post the answer this PM! Hint: https://t.co/eSQPD3iOXt
📷: Margaret Vitalis

[FeederWatch Cam @FeederWatchCam]

07:36, 8/10 Good morning, Birdman! #cornellfeeders

[Book Riot @BookRiot]

Danika talks about the books out this week you need to read! https://t.co/77oeM3AFZN