Update 3:02pm: My colleague Patrick Fitzgerald points out this post is now inaccurate – the forecast has now been upgraded to call for 25-foot ice waves. Hey Iceman, surf’s up! … Read more
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Looking for An Excuse to Party? Here is a Squirrely One
Celebrate National Squirrel Appreciation Day on January 21, 2011 by giving these furry friends something to munch on as they scrounge for winter food sources. Read more
Move Winter Birthday Parties Outdoors
Warm up birthday party fun with three fresh-air activities Read more
10 Comments about Winter from Henry David Thoreau
Winter is here, as residents in various snowy, icy, frozen parts of the nation have noticed. For many people it is a bleak season, with the first day of winter … Read more
Feeling SAD? How Sunlight Affects Health
Find out why it’s important to light up your life during the winter months Read more
Build the Best Snow Sculptures on the Block
Tips and tricks for creating a wild snowscape to wow the neighbors Read more
Lake Ontario, Justin Bieber & You: A Guide to Global Warming & Lake Effect Snow
If global warming is accelerating, how can Syracuse’s snowfall be breaking records? Read more
December Brings The Usual Snow Job From Climate Deniers
“Oh, the weather outside is frightful / But the fire is so delightful / And since we’ve no place to go / let’s all willfully misinterpret climate science and yell … Read more
7 Myths About Old Man Winter
Is every snowflake really unique? Do the days really get shorter? Can you really “catch cold” outside? Read more
Simple Holiday Crafts to Make With Your Kids
Use pinecones, twigs, and other natural objects to create inexpensive gifts for friends and family Read more
