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We are pleased to announce that the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy has entered into a partnership with the Heldeberg Workshop to permanently protect the Workshop lands from development.
For more than 15 years, the Conservancy has been working to preserve the lands of the Helderberg Escarpment by creating a protected corridor linking the lands and wetlands beneath the escarpment from Indian Ladder Farms to Thacher State Park and beyond. The 250-acre Heldeberg Workshop lands are the largest unprotected property immediately below Thacher Park and provide a key connection in creating a conservation corridor of nearly 3,500 acres.
The Workshop property is well known for its natural resource values that make the Helderberg Escarpment so ecologically and geologically significant. These include:
rich fossil deposits, more than 60% of New York's amphibian species, at least 13 bird species listed as New York Species of Greatest Conservation Need, plus large flocks of spring and fall migrants;
Vly Swamp, located at the base of our Workshop lands, has been identified as a biodiversity "hotspot," with records of many other animals and plants of conservation concern, and;
limestone cliffs, boulders, and talus, which are present at the higher elevations of our Workshop lands, and which provide habitat for a variety of rare and unusual species of flora and fauna, including the endangered Indiana Bat.
Our goal in permanently protecting the Workshop's lands is two-fold:
The Workshop's 250 acres provide a key piece of the Helderberg Conservation Corridor. Its lands encompass unique wetlands, scenic open spaces, and wildlife habitat in an area that is being steadily fragmented by nearby subdivision and suburban sprawl.
The Workshop's "Adventure in Learning" is not possible without the lands upon which they operate. The Board of the Workshop is committed to permanently protecting "The Land" from development for future generations.
To complete the project and fully protect the Workshop's lands, we need to raise $100,000 by September 30. This work is urgent—if we do not raise the funds this vital conservation effort will not be possible.
Read more about the Heldeberg Workshop conservation effort here:
Heldeberg Workshop
Read more about our recent Helderberg Conservation Corridor work:
On Saturday, July 20th, MHLC is inviting the public to our annual Summer Hike-a-thon! This day-long celebration allows each participant to design their own ideal summer day with free activities throughout the morning and into the afternoon with an emphasis on hiking and outdoor fun.
Photo of 2017 Hike-a-Thon by Alex Nye Art 2017
"Our annual Summer Hike-a-thon is an open invitation to our community to get outside and enjoy the beautiful land that surrounds us. The eight locations which we have chosen represent a sampling of our 18 public preserves covering 2,500 acres that are located across the Capital Region," says MHLC Executive Director, Mark King. "Last year, these preserves hosted over 15,000 visitors, with many people returning again and again for a rewarding nature experience. We are particularly excited this year to offer two special tours—Wolf Hollow/Hoffman's Fault in West Glenville and the Heldeberg Workshop in New Scotland—as these private lands are not normally open to the public. Whether you choose a full day of activities, or one outdoor adventure, we hope to see you at the Summer Hike-a-thon."
The Summer Hike-a-thon provides unique, guided opportunities to learn more about the preserved lands of our region: frequent users of these trails will get insider information about their favorite spots from MHLC staff and volunteers, and those visiting the preserves for the first time will discover new hiking spots across the Capital Region.
Beginning at 10 AM, MHLC offers a menu of free family-friendly outdoor adventures across the Capital Region. These offerings celebrate the unique features and beautiful landscapes which characterize our region and include a plein air painting workshop, mountain biking, a Fun Ride on the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail, geology, botany, and history hikes, and more.
All Summer Hike-a-thon outings are free (donations are welcome), but spaces are limited.
To learn more and to register for an outdoor adventure, visit www.mohawkhudson.org/hike-a-thon2019/. Online registrations close on Wednesday, July 17, but there will be a registration table at the MHLC office at 425 Kenwood Avenue in Delmar at 9 AM on the morning of Saturday, July 20 for the public to come and sign up for a hike that day.
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Many of us welcome the return of warm weather by getting back to work in our yards, raking out flower beds to reveal new growth and clearing gardens in anticipation of summer planting. Here at MHLC, we are using this time to spruce up our preserves in preparation for the busy summer season ahead. What better way to celebrate the month of Earth Day than gathering with friends for a work day at the MHLC Preserves! We kicked-off the month-long Earth Day celebration with a staff clean-up day at the Fisher Boulevard Property, followed by two volunteer work days at Bennett Hill Preserve, and a special family activity on the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail.
Work days at Bennett Hill Preserve
Volunteers from St. Matthew's Church
On Saturday, April 13th, MHLC Board Chair, Chris Gorka assembled a group of friends from St. Matthew's Church in Voorhesville to volunteer at the Bennett Hill Preserve. Sixteen volunteers gave their time on this Saturday morning to give back to the land they love. Braving the muddy conditions, the group put in an incredible amount of effort on trail sustainability projects. It's always amazing to see the progress made when a large group comes together for a work day!
Volunteers finish installing the new split rail fence at Bennett Hill Preserve.
The following week, on April 20th, we hosted the "Earth Day Volunteer Morning: Bennett Hill Preserve Trailwork" event. A group of twenty volunteers worked tirelessly through the pouring rain to improve the ever-popular Bennett Hill Preserve. With such a great volunteer turn out, we were able to divide the group several much-needed preserve improvement projects. While volunteers shoveled and raked gravel out to resurface the driveway, another group worked alongside them to install a split rail fence. The new fence stretches out over 200 feet and provides a beautiful, welcoming entryway for preserve visitors. Out on the trail, volunteers installed three culverts to help divert spring run-off, and keep the trail dry and clear all season long. Our volunteers also cleared away overgrown bramble to tidy the parking area.
Family fun in the spirit of Earth Day
Making sun photographs alongside the Rail Trail.
On April 25th, families gathered for "Earth Day Explorations: Crafts, Storytime, and a Hike." We were so pleased to see a large turn-out! A group of nearly twenty children and ten adults gathered at the Rail Trail. The morning started with a storytime presented by Michelle Waldenmaier from Bethlehem Public Library. The children listened intently as Michelle read them Earth Day themed stories. They also enjoyed a song about recycling to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." After the story, we made sun photographs. The children collected little sticks, pebbles, grass, and dandelions to create interesting patterns on the special solar paper. Under the bright sun, the images appeared quickly! When the craft was finished, we took a hike down the Rail Trail. The children admired the whimsical ART Committee mural along the trail by artist Andrea Hersh. As we hiked the trail, the children observed a few birds calling, butterflies fluttering, and squirrels scurrying among the trees along the path. They learned all about the Rail Trail—many of them were surprised to hear that the route was once railroad tracks. The hike ended near Stewart's where we passed out ice cream tickets, courtesy of Stewart's Shops to our young Earth Day explorers!
Earth Day Explorers gather around Michelle Waldenmaier, Bethlehem Public Library.
MHLC offers many opportunities for volunteers and hosts a variety of FREE events throughout the year. Looking for something to do? Check out our calendar of events!
The Helderberg Escarpment is a prominent natural feature in Albany County that is also ecologically and geologically significant. Areas in and around the Escarpment have been recognized by New York State as important habitat for endangered and rare species of flora and fauna. The extreme topography of the Escarpment creates a resilient and biodiverse area, making it a high priority for conservation. MHLC has worked to not only protect the ecology of this area, but also preserve the viewshed to and from this Albany County icon.
We are thrilled to announce the protection of two new properties in the Helderbergs thanks to generous donations from Dr. Eric Foster and Sandra Camp.
Locust Knoll Easement
View from Locust Knoll Property
The private 96.6-acre Locust Knoll easement adds to the preservation of the iconic rolling hills, sensitive talus slopes and treed vista of the Helderberg Escarpment. Passionate about protecting the land where they raised their family, the Fosters pieced together the land parcels around their home in stages through the years to ensure that the open space remained undeveloped, and to create the large expanse that was put under easement with MHLC recently.
This key property is located at the base of the Helderberg Escarpment and shares the Hudson Valley Limestone and Shales unique to this area. It provides upland habitat for wildlife species that use Vly Swamp and its open fields, skirted by forests and some shrubbery, create a matrix of habitat variability for birds and wildlife.
With the new conservation easement, MHLC will now protect this land permanently.
Polishchuk Property Acquisition
View of Polishchuk Property
The 11-acre Polishchuk acquisition, located directly above Locust Knoll, provides a crucial block of protected forested land at the entrance to Thacher Park. With the donation of the Locust Knoll easement, it forms one of only two locations with contiguous preserved lands on the Helderberg Escarpment from above and below. Sandra Camp's funding of this Polishchuk Property and the bequest of her own lands, along with the neighboring George Martin and Guthrie Properties, provides 50 highly visible acres of adjoining preserved land along the face of Escarpment.
The Polishchuk Property is within a significant natural community, as designated by the Natural Heritage Program, known as a maple-basswood rich mesic forest. It is also in the vicinity of both rare plants and animals, particularly a State-listed bat species. The property is easily visible from a vast area below the escarpment. The views of this property manifest in a broad expanse of treed forest, a view historic to the Escarpment and one that is preserved with the conservation of this parcel.
A work in progress: the Helderberg Conservation Corridor
In 2003, with the acquisition of a conservation easement on Indian Ladder Farms, MHLC and conservation partner Open Space Institute (OSI) started the Helderberg Conservation Corridor project. Since then, we have been steadily working to protect the land along the base of the Helderberg Escarpment. The acquisition of the Locust Knoll Easement and Polishchuk Properties is considered a significant success as these land parcels are important connecting pieces in the Helderberg Conservation Corridor. The protection of these new properties creates a corridor of almost 500 acres of climate resilient habitat critical to our region's wildlife, while further conserving this historic viewshed and important open space.
Announcing a new effort: the Heldeberg Workshop
This year, efforts are underway to conserve the largest undeveloped acreage below Thacher Park, the 257-acre Heldeberg Workshop Property. The Workshop is home to the Adventure in Learning summer camp, a program that for more than 50 years has delivered the ultimate outdoor experience to 1,400 students each summer. This summer program gives students a unique experience with courses in art, theater, science and the environment taught in an outdoor setting. It is the hope that this easement will protect this unique property and its unique programming for future generations.
The Heldeberg Workshop property is one of the critical stepping stones to creating greater connectivity within the Helderberg Escarpment, a goal of New York State's Open Space Plan and MHLC. This property is both scenic, historic, and ecologically significant, and connects John Boyd Thacher Park to Indian Ladder Farms and other protected lands.
This property is also vital to the conservation of the larger, regional landscape—the development of a 3400-acre swath of protected lands from Thacher Park across Indian Ladder Farms to the Black Creek Marsh Wildlife Management area, with the goal of providing a vital corridor for wildlife movement while preserving these natural landscapes for generations.
The Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy will begin an effort to raise the funds for this important conservation effort soon.
Visit our website this summer for updated information about this new project and learn how you can help us reach our 2019 conservation goal for this important landscape!
MHLC Partners with Bethlehem Children's School on Scavenger Hunt
Earth Day is tomorrow… what are you doing to celebrate? If you are looking for an outdoor adventure, why not check out this amazing family scavenger hunt!
#exploremore Family Scavenger Hunt
We are excited to announce our partnership, together with The Nature Conservancy and Albany Pine Bush Preserve, to support Bethlehem Children's School's new event series: #exploremore Family Scavenger Hunt. BCS announced the launch of the event series at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center on Thursday, April 18th. The 8-week real-world scavenger hunt begins on Friday, April 19th—just three days before Earth Day, and will continue through the end of the school year. Spend some family time outdoors with this fun local activity!
Is it a Spring peeper frog? A vernal pond? Deer tracks?
Solve the riddles, find the answer in nature, and you'll be entered in a drawing to win a prize! Each week a new kid-friendly riddle will be posted to BCS's social media. Families will work to solve these weekly riddles and then head out to the MHLC preserves and other local preserves to search for the answer! Participants will have until the following Thursday to post a geotagged photograph, with #exploremore and #naturewisdomwellness, to their Instagram or Facebook account to be registered in a weekly drawing for prizes. On June 14th, all participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing to win a free week of Summer Camp at Bethlehem Children's School. Complete participation rules can be found on the BCS Family Scavenger Hunt web page.
Fostering the next generation of conservationists
The event series is an excellent opportunity for children and their families to take a closer look at nature, experiencing what lies just beyond their own backyards in the acres of conserved space around the Capital Region. MHLC's 18 preserves offer miles upon miles of trails through rolling fields and forests, alongside winding streams and waterfalls, with native wildlife all around… get out and explore with us!
Staff Clean-up Day at Fisher Boulevard Property
A work day to celebrate Earth Day!
Each April, the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy joins the global observation of the birth of the modern environmental movement with a series of Earth Day events. This year, to kick-off our month-long celebration, MHLC staff, along with Preserve Steward Marilyn Fancher, embarked upon a special team excursion on Wednesday, April 4th, to tour the property slated to be our newest Bethlehem preserve (look for our big announcement this fall!) and tidy the lands of one of our newest acquisitions: the Fisher Boulevard property.
We enjoyed a brisk spring morning, complete with birdsong and new buds, while hiking through the forests of Bethlehem followed by litter pickup at our Fisher Boulevard property, in the Towns of Bethlehem and New Scotland. This land, protected by MHLC in 2018, increased the conserved land of Five Rivers by 35 acres, and is not yet open to the public. During the winter months, the roadside had accumulated a significant amount of litter discarded by Kenwood Avenue drivers. Within an hour we were able to fill several buckets and three trash bags with debris.
The morning concluded with a welcome lunch for new staff member, Carrie Stickan. Read more about Carrie in our recent blog post.
Get involved… volunteer with MHLC!
Does this outing sound like fun? If so, consider enlisting with MHLC as a volunteer! Join more than 150 other community members of all ages and backgrounds who are helping to protect open spaces by donating their time, energy and expertise. Visit the Volunteer Calendar page for a list of upcoming opportunities and more information about becoming a volunteer!
Register today for our next volunteer event, Earth Day Volunteer Morning: Bennett Hill Preserve Trailwork, Saturday April 20, 9 AM-12 PM; and for families with young children, sign up for Earth Day Exploration: Storytime, Crafts and a Hike at the Rail Trail, Thursday April 25, 10 AM-12 PM.
Photo (from left to right): Mark King, Sarah Walsh, Sawyer Cresap, Marilyn Fancher, Kristi Perri, and Carrie Stickan
Meet MHLC's New Communications and Outreach Coordinator: Carrie Stickan
Carrie joined the MHLC team at the end of March, following the departure of Daron Blake who left at the beginning of the month for a position with the Land Trust Alliance. In her new role, Carrie will be working to promote and increase public awareness of the Conservancy by executing MHLC's strategic communications plan–both writing content and designing graphics for the website, print communications, and social media outreach efforts, as well as engaging local media with the Conservancy's conservation announcements. Many of you will get to know Carrie as she will also be managing MHLC events and volunteers.
Carrie holds a Bachelors in Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and began her career as an illustrator, freelance artist, and art instructor. She has worked for several Chicago-area non-profit organizations, including the International Museum of Surgical Science, the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust, and the John G. Shedd Aquarium. Her artwork, which includes hundreds of animal identification illustrations, are still on display in two permanent exhibits at the Shedd Aquarium. Carrie moved to the Delmar with her husband and two children in 2014. Upon relocating, she began working in communications and marketing at the System Dynamics Society in Albany.
Over the years, Carrie has been very involved with volunteer work, particularly at the schools her children have attended. Since moving to Delmar, one of her favorite roles is volunteer gardener at the local middle school. A great believer in the value of volunteering in one's community, Carrie is looking forward to working with the Conservancy's volunteers and hopes to see many new recruits.
Carrie loves to draw plants and animals in her free time and looks forward to exploring the MHLC preserves in search of new subjects.
Welcome, Carrie!
eBirding at MHLC Preserves
Join us for eBirding training to help with MHLC's bird conservation effort!
Barred Owl. Photo by Lisa Bowdish.
On Saturday, April 6, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, we will host an eBirding training seminar in partnership with Cornell University's Lab of Ornithology. This FREE event, open to novice and more advance birders alike, will take place at the First United Methodist Church in Delmar. Space is limited to the first 30 registrations—sign up today!
The morning will begin with a 30-minute classroom presentation and training that will provide you with the tools to hone your bird identification skills. Guest instructor, Andrew Dreelin, from the Lab of Ornithology, will educate us on the Merlin and eBird apps, two smart phone applications that help the user identify birds and store sightings by location. These two apps make it easy to record the birds spotted in the field, and seamlessly link these observations with a global online database of bird records used by recreational birders, scientists, and conservationists around the world! Following the classroom instruction, we will head out on a guided 1.5 hour field walk on the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail to apply our new knowledge. Can't make it to the event- no problem! You can download the free eBird app and get started on your own.
Mark your calendar for the next eBirding event…
As a follow-up to this initial training, we will host the "Walking with Warblers" birding hike on Saturday, May 11th, at 7 AM, guided by WAMC'S bird guru Rich Guthrie. This free outdoor event provides an opportunity to use eBirding skills as well as learn more about bird identification and behavior from this local specialist. Space is limited for this free event so be sure to sign up early!
Goldfinch. Photo by Bob Stone.
Your participation is important to our conservation goals!
When establishing our annual conservation priorities, MHLC relies on data that is collected from citizen science surveys such as these. Our recent acquisition in 2018 of 35 acres on the corner of Fisher Blvd. and 85 in the towns of Bethlehem and New Scotland as an expansion of Five Rivers, was prioritized because it provided a buffer for wildlife to the built environment. Five Rivers is listed on the eBird app as being the largest "hotspot" in Albany County for birds, with 210 unique species identified on its grounds.
In fact, throughout Albany County local residents have identified 293 bird species across 100 natural bird "hotspots". Eight of the hotspots listed are MHLC preserves.
Visiting a preserve this year?
Please help us collect information about the birds on our nature preserves using the eBird app. By hosting these events and empowering citizen science volunteer efforts, MHLC hopes to gain a better understanding of the bird species utilizing our public lands, providing important information about species in decline and guiding our local conservation efforts.
We hope to see you at our birding events and at our preserves this year!
 Photos: Awards Dinner & Climate Panel on Feb 24
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2019 Annual Awards Dinner & Climate Panel! With the frozen waters of the Mohawk River as a backdrop and the winter sun streaming into the historic ballroom, guests enjoyed an afternoon of discussion, exchanging ideas about land conservation, climate change, what we can do, and how our regional conservation efforts are part of a bigger movement to slow the changing climate.
The Awards Ceremony and The Awardees
We began the evening by honoring the individuals who lead conservation in the Capital Region. This year, we honored Ava DeSantis, the Art on the Rail Trail Committee, and Jessica Ottney Mahar for their contributions.
Ava DeSantis was awarded the Young Leader Award for giving outstanding time and energy to advance the mission of MHLC. Learn more about Ava's fundraising and outreach volunteer work for MHLC by clicking here and scrolling to page three.
The Art on the Rail Trail (ART) Committee was awarded the Dan Driscoll Leadership Award for giving outstanding time and energy to advance the mission of MHLC through their work improving the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail through public works of art. Learn more about the ART Committee by clicking here.
Jessica Ottney Mahar was awarded the Saving Special Places Award for significant contribution to land conservation through her work as Policy Director for The Nature Conservancy and as a community member working to protect land in the Capital Region. Learn more about Jessica by clicking here.
A Word from Congressman Paul Tonko
After our awards ceremony, we were honored with a surprise visit from Congressman Paul Tonko, who has recently been appointed as chair of the Subcommittee on the Environment and Climate Change. This subcommittee has exclusive jurisdiction over the Clean Air Act and will be at the forefront of tackling climate change and carbon pollution. Congressman Tonko spoke of the importance of land conservation in the fight against climate change, and urged everyone in the room to continue to support the local leaders who are taking a stand against climate change.
The Climate Panel: What Can We Do?
We ended the evening with an exciting panel of climate experts who answered questions and offered suggestions for individual actions each of us can take to slow the changing climate. Moderated by Laura McCarthy, Manager of Conservation Engagement for Audubon New York and member of MHLC's Next Gen committee, the panel consisted of:
Jessica Ottney Mahar, Policy Director for The Nature Conservancy
Mary Ellen Mallia, Director of Environmental Sustainability at University of Albany
Curt Stager, Draper-Lussi Endowed Chair in Lake Ecology & Paleoecology at Paul Smith's College
Mark King, Executive Director for the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy (sitting in for Sarah Walsh, Conservation Director for the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy).
The discussion was wide-ranging and riveting with each expert sharing experiences and lessons from their career, and demonstrating a variety of perspectives from policy and economics, to ecology and conservation.
Curt Stager launched the panel with startling statistics on the changing weather patterns in the Capital Region over the past thirty years. On the stark reality of climate change, he remarked: "It's real, it's here, and it's us."
Jessica Ottney Mahar added that she is often asked, "Why does New York State need to worry about climate change? This is a global issue." To that, she responded: "New York State is a leader, in movement with states like Washington and California, and is setting an example. State actions add up."
Mary Ellen Mallia addressed individual and corporate action that can expand upon policy at the state level. Mallia shared an ecological economics perspective regarding corporations and consumer choices: "Prices have to tell the ecological truth," and provided a list of ways that individuals can act right now to combat climate change, including reducing ones' carbon footprint by maintaining a plant-based diet, and voting your issue. Mallia stressed the "5 R's": reduce, reuse, recycle, and two new concepts: refuse and repair. By reducing consumerism, each of us can significantly reduce our carbon footprint.
MHLC Executive Director Mark King shared how the Conservancy is working in the Capital Region to combat climate change. "Natural systems and undeveloped land absorb and store carbon through photosynthesis. Preserving land as open space not only is a natural climate solution, by also has the added benefits of creating clean air and water as well as recreational and scenic benefits. MHLC is one of 90 land trusts in New York State and one of more than 1,350 nationally – each working towards similar goals for land protection and thus mitigation of climate change. I'm grateful to each of our climate panelists for sharing their expertise and perspective, as we collaborate to piece together a multifaceted approach that is needed to mitigate climate change."
All panelists agreed that the single most important way for an individual to slow the changing climate is to spread the word about how one can make a difference—that we must work together before it is too late. For tips on how to talk to friends and family about climate, download The Nature Conservancy's free "Let's Talk Climate" guide, available on their website at https://support.nature.org/images/PageBuilder/supporter/LetsTalkClimate_eBook.pdf.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special night. Please remember to continue the conversation: talk about climate change with your networks, and encourage others to think about what they can do to make a difference.
FREE Outdoor Adventures in 2019 with MHLC
It's here! The Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy's 2019 Calendar of Events is live on our Events webpage.
From our events page, you can register for dozens of free outdoor adventures this year: birdwatching, mushroom foraging, forest therapy (have you heard of forest bathing?), backpacking for beginners, pollinator and plant identification, and more. Our outdoor events take place in our eighteen preserves, and we partner with local organizations, naturalists, and experts to bring you an exciting schedule of opportunities to get outside and explore.
The Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy strives to offer affordable outdoor adventures for everyone. Visit our Events Page to see our full 2019 calendar of events. Space is limited: by registering early, you guarantee yourself a spot, and we'll send you a reminder email with the details the week before the event. Sign up today!
Guest Post: Safely Breaking Trails in the Snow by Bob Frederick
The winter landscape at Keleher.
It's been two days since our first snow storm of 2019. With the driveways and roads all plowed, I set out to enjoy a sunny yet frigid day at my favorite nature preserve – Keleher Preserve.
As the Preserve Steward of Keleher, I have become very familiar with the trail system, its terrain, and the natural markers you tend to notice when traveling familiar routes.
With a fresh coating of 14 inches of snow, my eyes were introduced to a new and beautiful landscape that looked familiar, but different. This fresh coating of white covered over the paths which volunteers and MHLC staff have created for visitors to safely wander through the 477 acres of wilderness here.
My goal is to encourage people to visit the 18 nature preserves managed by MHLC, so breaking trails for others to enjoy has become one of my objectives this winter. It helps when it's one of my favorite things to do in the winter anyway.
Breaking trails on skis or snow shoes can be exhausting depending on the conditions. You need to prepare for the type of snow you'll be in and how that will determine where and how far you will go. I always pack ample gear and supplies in my car to have more options when I arrive at the trail head. Winter hiking requires you to pack the same amount of water and food as with other seasons. I review the snow conditions around the trail entrance to determine what I might expect on the trails. Light, deep snow is much more fun than crusty, heavy snow due to the fact that you need to lift or slide your feet through or over the top of the snow.
I always invite other people to join me when breaking trails in the wilderness, but the parking lot remained empty, so I headed out on my own. With this in mind, I gave my wife, and the MHLC staff, my location, the trails I planned to ski and the estimated time I planned to be on the trails. It's good to have others know where you are when in remote locations in case an unexpected situation arises—preparation is key.
Ski trails in deep forest at Keleher.
Today, light snow came half way up my shin. I use backcountry touring skis with metal edges and a parabolic design giving me more stability and turning ability when climbing or descending. After I signed in at the kiosk, my eyes began to notice the changes that a fresh coat of snow offers. The woods are inviting you to explore different directions, even though you know there is a marked trail in front of you.
Over the last two days the snow was accompanied by some high winds that spread fresh pine needles across the top of the snow. After adjusting to this new forest floor, I set out to complete my trail breaking goal – about a 3 mile loop covering three distinct trails (white west, green, blue) and 5 junctures. What was nice about this loop is that each juncture took about 25-30 minutes to reach providing a perfect break to refuel, take a picture, and listen to the sounds of the forest.
My understanding of the trails made the start of my journey pretty routine accept for the fact that I was plowing through 6-12 inches of snow. Additionally, Mother Nature surprised me with dunes of tightly-packed snow (easy to ski on top of ) followed by hidden slopes of loose powder (even easier to sink into). This made the known trails more interesting, but once I began to get deeper into the preserve I found myself losing track of the tree markers. The trails I felt I knew began to change and the woods displayed alternative paths that seemed equally or more inviting to travel. I had to really pay attention to the tree markers that I helped to update and realized that in this new winter wonderland, I may need to add a few more. With my patience, the existing trail markers, and by paying close attention to the way the forest provided natural pathways, I was able to complete my trail breaking objective on time and without any mishaps.
I hope the paths I created encourage others to explore this wilderness area more extensively and learn to appreciate nature in different seasons. If you would enjoy helping us groom our winter trails with your skis or snow shoes, email MHLC at volunteer@mohawkhudson.org.
Happy trails.
Bob Frederick is the Preserve Steward for Keleher Preserve and our "volunteer of all trades". Learn more about Bob, and his volunteer work with the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy, by clicking here.
Looking for a place to explore this winter? Find a nature preserve near you!
SUCCESS! 540 Farmland Acres Protected Forever
We asked for your help, and you responded!
The Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy is thrilled to announce that we met our fundraising goal for the Triumpho farmland. Because of your support, the Triumpho farmland is now protected with a conservation easement. The land's many treasures: fertile soils, the banks and waters of Zimmerman Creek (a key water source for St. Johnsville), and hundreds of acres of rolling hills, forests, and fields are conserved forever, and the land remains open for future farming.
This work in the Mohawk Valley would not have been possible without the support of our community and funding from the New York State Conservation Partnership Program (NYSCPP) and New York's Environmental Protection Fund. The NYSCPP is administered by the Land Trust Alliance, in coordination with the state Department of Environmental Conservation. We are grateful to our conservation partners, to Mr. Triumpho, and to our community for coming together to protect this incredible property!
To learn more about the 100+ year history of farming on this land, read our interview with Richard Triumpho in the December 2018 edition of Viewpoints, MHLC's newsletter.
MHLC Conservation Director Sarah Walsh and Richard Triumpho inspect property lines on the Triumpho farm.
Richard Triumpho rides a tractor on his property.
A herd of cows grazes in an open field
A sweeping view of open space on the Triumpho Farm.
The Triumpho Farmland is our latest conservation project.
What happens in the woods when we aren't there?
Over the last year, MHLC volunteers have been getting a peek at what happens on MHLC preserves and conservation lands when humans aren't there.
Using game cameras, our volunteers have captured glimpses of the wildlife that roam the woods and make this region home. One of our most recent and significant sightings was a video of a black bear in the Helderbergs, roaming in early December, looking for a last meal before hunkering down for a long winter's nap. These large mammals require significant acreage to carry out their life cycles and also need pathways to travel safely across the landscape, avoiding roads and human activity as they look for mates and forage for food.
Click on the image to see the bear video on Facebook.
By protecting natural lands from current and future development in Albany, Schenectady, and Montgomery counties, MHLC creates safe corridors and habitats for these large animals. As we look south to the Catskills and north to the Adirondacks, we work to create connections between these two larger conservation areas, ensuring that these wonderful animals have a place to call home. This black bear was seen on MHLC-protected land in the Helderberg Conservation Corridor, one of our priority conservation areas.
In 2019, we will share more images like this to help give a glimpse into our preserves and conservation lands and the wonderful species that call them home. If you have a game camera image that has captured a great wildlife shot in the Capital Region, please share it with us at connect@mohawkhudson.org!
❄ Guest Post: #OptOutside by Donna Liquori
On the winter solstice, a full moon broke through for a short amount of time after hours of heavy rain. I was walking home from an impromptu holiday gathering with a friend through our neighborhood and we decided to extend our walk over to the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail. It was a brief but beautiful walk before the clouds rolled back in and our beds beckoned.
Normanskill East Preserve in winter. Photo by Christiane Lee.
Years ago, I heard about the Nordic practice of letting children nap for an hour every day outside – even in freezing cold temperatures – in hopes that it would prevent illness. So I applied it to myself for several years, walking every day throughout the winter. It worked. The first year I did it, I had no colds. And, in general, I was much happier.
My goal of opting outside once the colder weather settled in didn't go well at first, probably because the days after Thanksgiving were frigid. I wasn't ready for cold weather that soon. And given the option of a fire and a good book, I stayed inside. But determined to venture out, I pushed myself. I realized that with all the business of the holidays and a demanding work schedule, only short hikes would be doable. I'd have to squeeze them in between other obligations. The Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy Nature Preserves around town were perfect for this.
On Christmas afternoon, I took the dog over to Normanskill East, along the tributary to the Hudson River. I've always walked on the Albany side, so this was a treat. It's a brief hike, but perfect for a quick outing with the dog. The views of the Normanskill farm and the Normanskill are breathtaking. After the normal craziness of Christmas morning, this was a welcome reprieve before we prepared Christmas dinner.
Then just before my daughter went back to Brooklyn after spending the holiday with us, we stopped at the Schiffendecker Preserve on our way to Walmart. I had never hiked this one, but have driven by it hundreds of times. While it was a little slick and muddy due to the warmer temperatures, we were surprised at how interesting this trail was with its meandering stream and old trees. It felt like we were in the middle of the Catskills at some points, despite the fact that a Walmart was so close.
Always sign in at MHLC Preserves.
In the winter woods, the sun filters through differently with the trees bare. And as my daughter points out, the landscape is very brown. But if you look closely, you can see berries and vivid moss. The ice forms interesting patterns and colors and there's a pleasant silence. Make sure you sign in at trailheads and let someone know where you're going. Better yet, bring a friend.
I've gotten out my MHLC Nature Passport and am already planning for some future winter hikes. There's no reason to save these until spring or summer.
Donna Liquori is a freelance writer and editor. You may have met Donna at an MHLC event: she is a long-time, dedicated volunteer with the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy.
Looking for a place to #optoutside this winter? Find a nature preserve near you!
Meet MHLC: Laura Shore of Farm Share Studio
In 2018, MHLC is introducing you to some of our incredible community members: volunteers, easement holders, donors, and more. In December, we speak with MHLC member Laura Shore: artist, volunteer, and activist. Laura is the artist behind Farm Share Studio and currently has a show at Arlene's Artist Materials on at 57 Fuller Road in Albany which will run through the end of January 2019. You may have seen Laura's paintings of fresh, local food and open landscapes in the Capital Region in MHLC's newsletters, e-blasts, and ads: read on to learn how Laura's art benefits local conservation organizations, including MHLC!
What do you love about living in the Capital Region?
Laura in her studio.
I enjoy exploring the back roads and agricultural landscapes that surround my village of Altamont. There's nothing like cresting a hill and seeing fields and big skies revealed on the other side. I also like learning about the history of places, and have found that agricultural landscapes are as readable as old maps. Until recently many parts of our region have seen family farms exist quite intimately with suburbs. But today, these farmlands are under pressure because the farmers are struggling. As a result, development threatens to turn our beautiful region into another Atlanta, strangled by cars and sprawl.
How does your art support local farmland?
When I retired five years ago, my goal was to begin painting and to find a way to give back to the community. I chose to focus on local food as a way to promote CSAs (community supported agriculture), farmers markets, and farm stands. If we can build consumer demand for local food, I thought, we can make it more profitable for small farmers to stay on the land. Imagine if the 1.2 million people in the Capital Region spent even a small portion of their food budget directly with local farmers.
"Old Barns with Chicory" by Laura Shore
From my paintings I produce cards and prints, which are available in local shops. Each year 10% of my proceeds are donated to organizations that support farmland conservation through agricultural easements and other means. Happily, the amount has grown every year. I focus my giving on the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy, the Agricultural Stewardship Association, and the American Farmland Trust. I also donate to the Schenectady Greenmarket, Capital Roots, and the Regional Food Pantries.
*Support local conservation, local foods, and local art: visit the Farm Share Studio Etsy shop to purchase Laura's artwork.
Why do you support local agriculture and farmlands?
I've learned that eating organic food from farms that integrate livestock with produce helps balance out the environmental demands of farming and helps protect against climate change. We have enough ghost malls and empty storefronts in overbuilt shopping centers to realize that real estate development benefits the developers but not the community over the long term. And once we've let the land go, it's gone forever.
 A Focus on Farmland
Working landscapes, which provide food, are becoming quickly swallowed up by development and suburban sprawl. The American Farmland Trust's recent Cultivate New York report states that an average of 3 farms per week have been destroyed over the last 30 years in New York State. This means that we have fewer places to grow local, healthy food.
This year, MHLC has taken steps to tackle the growing need for farm preservation in the Capital Region, including joining the American Farmland Trust's Hudson Valley Farmlink Network, connecting us to a wide network of landowners, farmers, and other organizations dedicated to keeping farms as farmland. Our work on the Triumpho farmland is another step towards protecting working landscapes: by preserving soils of statewide significance, we ensure they are available for future food production for a sustainable future in Montgomery County.
Why focus on working landscapes? MHLC is committed to not only protect open spaces and scenic vistas, but also to protect fertile soils, farmable land, and the future of food production in our service area .Our farmland protection projects follow New York State's Sound Agricultural Practices and fit into our larger conservation priorities for our work in the Hudson and Mohawk River Valleys. When we preserve working landscapes, we take into account the surrounding environment and natural resources, finding a balance between the working portions of the land and the other resources such as fresh water and wildlife habitat which are also protected.
We are currently working to protect the Triumpho farmland in St. Johnsville: 540 acres in the Mohawk Valley which have belonged to the Triumpho family for over 100 years. We're working to save this land from any future development by placing a conservation easement on the property. You can learn more about the history and ecology of this land on our Triumpho Farmland webpage. We interviewed Richard about the history of his land and his desire to protect it: read this interview in our December 2018 edition of ViewPoints, MHLC's print newsletter.
To read more about the landscape of farming in New York State, read the American Farmland Trust's Cultivate New York report.
To read more about MHLC's work on farmland protection and working landscapes, visit our Farmland Protection webpage.
Celebrate #GivingTuesday by TRIPLING YOUR GIFT to MHLC!
How are you celebrating #GivingTuesday?
Observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday is the day that kicks off the giving season. In 2018, Giving Tuesday lands on November 27th. In New York, this is also celebrated as #NYGivesDay.
EXCITING NEWS! From Monday, 11/26 through Monday, 12/3, every dollar that MHLC receives online will be matched 2:1 by an anonymous donor.
So for every $100 donated, the anonymous donor will give $200 and MHLC will receive $300 in total, tripling the impact of your gift!
This is an extraordinary opportunity and a chance for us to raise the funds that will sustain our work in the new year. Can you help?
Click the button above or click here to make your donation—and triple your gift—today!
THANK YOU for making a difference! Use the hashtag #theMHLCdifference to inspire your friends and family to triple their gifts, as well!
Meet MHLC: Lorraine Plauth and the Joy of Volunteering
In 2018, MHLC is introducing you to some of our incredible community members: volunteers, easement holders, donors, and more. In October, we speak with MHLC member and volunteer Lorraine Plauth: trail builder, photographer, hike sweeper, and more! Lorraine is one of our Preserve Stewards: volunteers who regularly monitor and care for a nature preserve. She shares stewardship of the Van Dyke Preserve with two other stewards.
Lorraine re-marking trails at the Winn Preserve this November.
One day, several years ago, I crossed paths with another woman on the trails at the Bozen Kill Preserve. We stopped and talked for a bit. That lucky chance encounter happened to be with Connie Tedesco, then Stewardship Director for MHLC. Connie mentioned that new Conservancy volunteers were always welcome and needed. Her enthusiasm was contagious and I was on board within a few days.
What inspires you to support MHLC?
I grew up in the countryside between Altamont and Voorheesville. Over the years I have seen continued development that has greatly changed our natural landscape. My belief is that it's important for everyone to have special places to go to, and for many of us, that is forests and fields, mountains and lakes. Being involved with an organization whose mission it is to preserve and protect these special places is very important to me.
I have been a hiker since the 70s and a lifelong nature lover. Being outside in any season is a passion of mine. My friends and I enjoy the Conservancy's 18 public nature preserves in many different ways: we walk, bird, snowshoe, cross country ski, sit, listen, look. Each visit is a new experience. These places are for all of us to enjoy with friends, family, or sometimes, even on our own.
How would you describe your role as a volunteer at MHLC?
Volunteering with the Conservancy has been a perfect match for me. I have an irregular schedule and volunteering with MHLC allows me to have the flexibility to help out when I am available.
Each volunteer work project has an experienced group leader who gives directions for what the jobs are for that particular day. Given the specific guidelines, I feel comfortable trying any tasks that I think are within my ability. Some of the work has involved marking trails, cutting brush, moving rocks, getting muddy, clearing trash, helping on scheduled outings which are open to everyone. I feel I am helping to enhance the places the Conservancy has worked so hard to acquire and protect.
Lorraine helps at MHLC events like our Reading the Landscape hike with Ondatra Adventures.
I've assisted with MHLC events such as the most recent one, Reading the Landscape, led by David Muska from Ondatra Adventures. The group of people who signed up for this outing got to walk a beautiful easement property that has significant Native American history attached to it. The property owners and David drew our attention to features of the forests and fields, giving us clues about some of the things that took place there in the distant past.
One of my favorite things is spending time with such knowledgeable, friendly, and generous people. This includes MHLC staff, other volunteers, property owners, outing leaders, and people from the public attending the outings. I'm especially delighted watching children on some of the outings, seeing their excitement while learning about the outdoors. These are the future protectors of our lands.
It's been an unexpected bonus learning about land easements, solar energy, trail development, and even how to build a fire with one match. I can honestly say it's been rewarding and fun every time I've been involved with the Conservancy. I always look forward to the next opportunity to be involved in one way or another.
I'm reminded once again of what Connie Tedesco said, that volunteers are always welcome and needed. I'm so glad I have become one. It's been a fantastic experience.
Help MHLC Protect 540 Acres in the Mohawk Valley
The scenic value of the area is apparent year-round.
According to the American Farmland Trust, 3 acres of farmland are lost to development every minute in the United States.
In Montgomery County, MHLC has an opportunity to save 540 acres of farmland-forever! We are working to protect the Triumpho farmland: 540 acres in St. Johnsville which have been in the Triumpho family for over 100 years. We need funds to permanently preserve the land's many treasures: fertile soils, the banks and waters of Zimmerman Creek (a key water source for St. Johnsville), and hundreds of acres of rolling hills, forests, and fields.
Can you help us protect the Triumpho farmland? Saving land requires many resources and we need your help to close a funding gap of $20,000. Together, we can preserve the legacy of this historic farm-forever.
Learn more about the Triumpho farm and make a donation today!
Although I had always enjoyed hiking and the outdoors, I didn't anticipate just how much pleasure and fulfillment would come to me as a result of shaping and maintaining beautiful places. It quickly became a passion and has taken a major role in the course of my life, to the extent that no week is complete if I haven't gotten out to hike and/or work on a preserve. -Peter Stoj, Keleher Preserve Steward


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Aquatics Swimming Men's 50m Breaststroke
Aquatics Swimming Men's 100m Breaststroke
Member of Australia Aquatics Swimming Men's 4x100m Medley Relay
Medals Won
SILVER - Men's 200m Breaststroke
BRONZE - Men's 100m Breaststroke
BRONZE - Men's 50m Breaststroke
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SAS Men's 100m Breaststroke
Heat 05 AUS - RICKARD Brenton (1) 1:01.28 Completed
Semifinal 02 AUS - RICKARD Brenton (2) 1:01.40 Completed
Final A AUS - RICKARD Brenton (3) 1:01.17 Completed
SAS Men's 50m Breaststroke
Heat 03 AUS - RICKARD Brenton (1) 28.19 Completed
Semifinal 02 AUS - RICKARD Brenton (1) 28.13 Completed
Final A AUS - RICKARD Brenton (3) 28.14 Completed
2002 (World Short Course Championships, Moscow)
Vince Raleigh
Influential Person
His brother Nathan
Alexander Popov
FINA World Championships (Montreal, July-2005)
8th in the 50m Breaststroke (28.27)
10th in the 100m Breaststroke (1:01.51)
6th in the 4 x 100m Medley Relay (3:38.13)
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Personal Best:
50m Breaststroke - 28.02 (Australian Record)
100m Breaststroke - 1:00.64 (Australian Record)
200m Breaststroke - 2:12.72
14th in the 50m Breaststroke (2005)
5th in the 100m Breaststroke (2005)
11th in the 200m Breaststroke (2005)
Brenton continued to show why he is Australia's number one sprint breaststroker with several Australian record breaking performances at the 2005 Telstra Trials.
He unfortunately had a disastrous 2004 Telstra Olympic Team Selection Trials where he failed to qualify for his first Olympic team despite being the Australian record holder and favourite for the 100m breaststroke.
His win in the 100m saw him become the first Australian to break 1:01 for the event.
He believes Stephen Larkham's drop goal against the Springboks in the 1999 World Cup semi-final is his most memorable sporting moment.
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Welcome to 2018! We've got a lot to be excited for in the 336. Below and pictured above are 8 exciting and upcoming attractions we can't wait to share with our visitors and residents.
Carolina Cobras are starting their inaugural season this year. The Cobras will join the Jacksonville (Fla.) Sharks, Columbus (Ohio) Lions, Lehigh Valley (Pa.) Steelhawks, Jersey Flight, Monterrey (Mexico) Steel and Massachusetts Pirates in the National Arena League. With season tickets starting at $99 this will be exciting to watch in the Greensboro Coliseum.
Hyatt Place Hotel is the 1st hotel to be built in downtown Greensboro in more than 30 years. Located across from the Guilford Grasshoppers Baseball field, it's 8 stories high and has 110 rooms. It's expected to be complete early this year along with apartments and shop space. This is expected to be complete by Early 2018.
The Rotary Club of Greensboro is in the process of building a Carousel right beside the Science Center to celebrate it's 100 year anniversary. This beautiful work of art created by The Carousel Works, Inc. of Mansfield, Ohio. With seats that look like the Greensboro Grasshopper and Dinosaurs we can't wait to bring the young and the young at heart to ride the Greensboro Carousel. Expected to be completed in the summer of 2018.
We love that Greensboro is growing with dining options, we can't wait to see what 2018 brings. Here are a couple we will be welcoming this year.
Burgerim will be the first in North Carolina. Burgerim is an fast-casual franchise, making waves across the United States. Known for a "It's what you crave" approach, that serves gourmet burgers in uno, duo, trio, or 16-packs. Each burger can be customized with a variety of special toppings, buns, patties, and sauces the possibilities are endless.
Leveneleven Brewing is Greensboro's newest tap room and nano brewery. This Brewery is a spin-off of home brewing supply shop, Big Dan's Brew Shed, which is next door at 1113 Coliseum Blvd. We're looking forward to see what draft they will be to our growing brewing community.
Launching in January of 2018 we can't wait to be apart of this historic trial that highlights over 100 landmarks in the United States that advanced social justice in the 1950s and 1960s. Greensboro has two landmarks on the trail, The International Civil Rights Center and Museum and February One Monument. This historic multi-state trial is exciting as it shares what shaped and redefined America while emphasizing civil rights.
2018 will have plenty of epic blockbusters in theaters from Superheroes to Indie Films. What better place to view these films then at our locally owned Red Cinema. Serving Beer, Wine and popcorn. It will be exciting to see the newest picture at Red Cinema.
Another first for North Carolina, Round 1 Bowling and Amusement is a fun-filled way to spend the day. With Bowling, Karaoke, Billiards, Arcade, and many more. This is a multi-story entertainment center with locations all across the country. We can't wait to have one in Greensboro. Expected to open in this year.


Cut the fibreglass rods approx 1cm shorter than the rod pocket lengths.
Cut the aluminium bottom bar 2cm shorter than the bottom pocket.
If you have used rod pocket tape rather than make traditional rod pockets, after inserting the rods into the tape fold the excess 1cm of tape over at each end and sew closed. You may not need to sew on rings as you may have fabric loops on the tape to thread the cord through instead.
How to insert the rods and bar.
How to close the ends of the hem.
How to close the ends of the rod pockets.
How to sew the rings on.
The bottom bar is inserted earlier in step 6 in an interlined blind. When you CUT AND INSERT THE INTERLING (at the bottom of the page) and sew up the mitres, see lines 11 12 and 13.
The aluminium bar we use in the workshop is 25mm x 3mm. Many blind casettes come with a bottom bar (which you usually find laying in the top) in ours they are 20mm x 4mm.
I have made 3 roman blinds following your directions, one is 80inches wide and the fiberglass rods are bending, I have had to join 2 rods with a metal splicer, can you think why the rods may be bending, would the rod pockets be too tight?
We would not join rods, we would cut rods to the correct length with no joins. How many cords have you used pull the blind up and support the rods? It sounds like you do not have enough.
I can't find rods that are long enough from a store, I can only get 5 ft rods I need 80inches, is there something I can use from a DIY store?
We use continuous rods purchased from a UK wholesaler who only supplies to trade in 3m lengths. 7 cords should be enough. Other reasons for sagging may be due to your stab stitching not being right.
Step 5 on this page: when and where do we mark positions of the rings on the backs of the rod pockets?
You would have marked the position of the rings in the previous page (STEP 8) when you marked and sewn in the stab stitches.
Hi, what is the diameter of the Rods you use please. I am looking at 4mm. I am concerned about the rods bending or does the number of cords you use ease this problem. thank you for your valuable help. I have 2 blinds to make soon and will definitely use your tutorial again.
We use 4mm fibreglass rods and they are fine (even on wide blinds). As you say the number of cords negates the problem of bending.
Some cheap blind kits come with thinner rods, that size rod is fine on a light blind but we find 4mm is much better for the lined and interlined blinds we make.
The rod pocket ends should be open at this stage. When you join the lining to the fabric in STEP 7, you slip stitch the lining to the fabric (Not stitching the ends of the rod pockets). It's all in the videos.
STEP 8 gives guidance on the number of rings across the blind and their spacing see (stab stitching). If you are using a chain pull system make sure you use to number of cords supplied and space appropriately as with the new breakout systems, each cord can only take so much weight before breaking away.
What do you use to cut the fibre glass rods with?
You can buy a tool which is like a small guillotine to cut them but it is quite expensive. Otherwise a junior hacksaw cutting the rod held in a vice is another way. They do splinter on the end so you will want to cut tight to the vice and make sure you have a good blade to get a clean cut. Also the splinters are very fine and quite nasty if you get them in your fingers so gloves are best.
Yes, I saw that mini guillotine, nice to have but a bit pricey! Will try the hacksaw method as there must be one somewhere amoungst my husband's DIY tools in the garage!
Thanks for your advice about cutting the glass fibre rods – using a hacksaw worked well. Thought I'd pass on a few tips when using this method.
1. IMPORTANT: wear rubber gloves thought out the process. Helpfull husband wore dust mask as well while cutting the rods for me.
2. As you advised it is imperative to use a brand new hacksaw blade and if you are cutting lots of rods change the blade frequently.
saw cut all round the rod, this minimises glass fibre splinters.
tempted to pull off any raised fibres, they won't break off but will just continue pealing away! Snip them with scissors (not your best embroidery ones!) and smooth down with glass paper.
5. I bought some of the tiny rod end caps. These are a very tight fit so I soaked them in boiling water with a little soap solution added to soften them. This made it much easier to get them onto the end of the rods using rubber gloves and a twisting motion to make sure they were fully on.
Hope this advice helps any one not sure how to tackle this!
Thanks for your tips Kate, I'm sure they will help other people.
Do I attach the rings above or below the rod pockets since the stab stitches start above but end beow?
The stab stitches do not start and end below the rod pockets -see video on how to stab stitch. The videos also give a detailed close up of how and where to stitch the rings on.
Pocket tape there is no response. Please advise me on the information I cannot access. Thank you.
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I'm ready to sew on the rings. Do I attach along the seam of the rod pocket or at the top of the rod pocket? And, do I go through all layers? Thanks!
You sew the rings onto the rod pockets not the seam, the videos show you in detail how we stitch these on.
Your blind should be square and you should be able to measure in from the side to get all your rings in line with each other.
Is there a way you can make the rods and bottom bar removable so that the blind is washable? Maybe leave the rod pockets open at one end of something?
You can always unpick and re-stitch. and with rod pocket tape the rods can be slid in and out without unstitching.
That said we would never wash a blind so always stich every thing in, in our experience they are never the same after. Different shrinkage rates between the lining and fabric are likely to cause it to pucker and it will most likely shrink and not be the same size after washing.
Thanks for the fantastic instructions .
I've read most of the queries and haven't found this question, so hopefully it's not a duplicate!
I'm currently ordering my materials and have found the bottom bars to be really pricey (will be about £45 for my blind) do you have any advice on alternative options to weight the bottom of the blind?
£45 sounds a lot, how big is your blind? Lots of blind headrail kits come with a bottom bar included. A quick look online shows you can get a 3m long bottom bar and 7 rods for under £20 plus delivery (I expect delivery might be high for such an awkward shaped item).
We always use bottom bars as they weight and shape the bottom of the blind.
I've bought all of the items individually, but can only find 2 suppliers for the bottom bar. I probably should have gone for buying the set.
The window is just over 4 metres wide and I'm dividing it into 3 blinds, so 2 3 bottom bars would be needed.
I'll pop into a haberdashery if I can find one near by.
Try Merrick and Day online.
Hello, I have made a pair of curtains and have now nearly finished a blind, all with your instructions so thank you.
I have come up against a problem however. I have a very wide, lined blind. The lining wasn't wide enough so I sewed on an extra panel. It means I have two little internal folds in the rod pocket and no way of getting the rod through. I noted your tip on using a second rod to avoid having that problem at the edge.
The flaps inside a join on a rod pocket can be a pain. You generally have to push down on them to try and pop them into an open circle shape then pass the rod through. You quite often have to fiddle about to get the rod through the hole and not stuck in the flap. Coming from the other side with another rod can help.
If you have completely blocked it up by pushing against the flap you may have to snip it open on the rod pocket join, get the rod through then sew it back up. In future you could use bonda web on the pocket seams when making. Thats what we now do and will be including in our new instructions.
Thank you - I have snipped them open and am sewing up. The rods are now through.
Hi, I'm a little concerned about my rod pockets bending. My blind is 193cm wide and I have made it from a blanket and blackout lining. My rods are 3mm and came with a Roman Blind Cassette kit. My pockets are 30cm apart on a length of 142cm. I have six strings with my kit, so I am hoping this will negate bending. I have seen a blind made using dowel as rods - quite wide dowel, about 2cm diameter. The rod pockets were larger to accommodate. I have sewn all my pockets at 1.5cm but guess I could put thinner dowel in. What is your opinion on dowel?
We use 4mm fibreglass rods and have never had a problem with bending (but we havent made a blind from a blanket). Ultimately you just need to try it and add extra cords and stab stitches if necessary.
4 or the number that were supplied with your headrail. The number of rings across the blind is covered in the previous step of the tutorial.
The number of rods is a design decision that you make and clculate in STEP 2. There is also a link to an online calculator there for you to play around with numbers.
They may come with rod pocket tape that you can attach to the lining rather than make your own rod pockets from the lining. The tape is usually fabric though not plastic.
I have purchased a manually aporated blind kit and I have used rod pocket tape for my Roman blind. However, I can't seem to work out how to attach the flat pieces of plastic strips onto the rods which are inserted in to the rod tape ?
Usually the rods go in the rod tape and the clips clip onto the loops of the rod tape.
Hi, Ai tried to make lined roman blind using this tutorial which is 215cms wide and 166cms long. It sags from middle and doesn't look that good. Is it because of width? I used 4mm fibre rods. Any suggestions please to make it look better. What is the maximum width I should go for with a roman blind?
A smaller blind is easier to make well and is best for beginners. Wider blinds are harder to make, they are not easy to get straight and square - any small errors are amplified. They do require a lot of care when making up. Quite often the long bars in the bottom warp as well with heat.
The fabric you use can be a factor as well, stiffer fabrics make up better. Also when you press you need to take care. Shrinkage can be a problem when pressing after made as there is such a large area of fabric and the fabric can shrink unevenly in places if you havent been careful, creating puckering.
Did you make it using the techniques in the videos to get it square?
Did you press the fabric before measuring and cutting it?
Are all your stab stitches in place and done the way we showed in the video?
When you stitched did you make sure all your stitching was in the same direction (as in the videos) and you weren't stitching in from each end.
It could be a hanging problem.
Send us some photos to help@sew-helpful.com and we will see if there is anything you may be able to tweak.
Hi I've made the roman blind,but cannot see where to sew the rings on. Do,I sew rings on the rods and folds or just the rods?
The rings are attached to the rod pockets (Item 5 of the instructions on this page). See the diagram in STEP 8 also.
Is it necessary to insert a bar at the bottom? Is it just a case of style and taste rather than necessary. When I made roman blinds years ago I did not have a rigid bottom and it always appeared to hang OK to me.
We insert a bar to give the blind weight when it pulls down and hold it's shape. You are free to make it how you like though.
Where can I buy cleat hook, 3mm end rod caps and plastic rings with hook on them to put on the rods please?
When I have used sew in rings in the past I have found that over time, they have torn away from the fabric. To avoid this I wondered about using clip on rings. Have you any experience of these? Or do you have any advice about the tearing?
I'm sorry we have never used clip on rings so can't advise on them.
We hand Sew on all rings and breakouts in the workshop and have never had problems with tearing. It could be you are putting too much weight on each ring ( not enough drop down cords). Or your lining may be thin and not a good enough quality. Use a thicker cord and sew around the rod if you are having problems.
Hi I'm thinking of using wood dowel for rods could you recommend diameter for a 100 x 120cm blind?
We stopped using wood dowel a very long time ago. I can't remember the diameter I'm afraid.
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Jon Jones on Daniel Cormier's fitness: 'I mean, we all see what he looks like'
By Dave Doyle@davedoylemma Aug 4, 2014, 2:00pm EDT
Esther Lin
Daniel Cormier postponed a knee surgery in order to get his shot at Jon Jones' UFC light heavyweight championship.
And the champion is first and foremost among those who wonder if Cormier, who has spent the bulk of his MMA career at heavyweight, will be able to get into proper condition for a five-round main event come Sept. 27.
"As far being fit, I mean, we all see what he looks like," Jones said on Monday's edition of The MMA Hour.
Cormier took the UFC 178 opportunity on two months' notice when Jones' original opponent, Alexander Gustafsson, had to drop out of the bout due to a knee injury. While Jones tried to soften his words, it's clear he feels he'll have the edge in conditioning when the two get into the Octagon in Las Vegas.
Jones, Cormier get in fight
Watch as UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier exchange shots at UFC 178 media day.
"Maybe I should have had a better choice of words," Jones said. "I don't think he's in the greatest shape. Not only does he have to lose weight to get in shape, but he's going to have to focus on his tactics to beat me. I just think that's a tall order."
The animosity between Jones and Cormier has exploded on social media since the bout was announced, with the two taking swipes at one another on Twitter. But the tension simmered long before the bout was announced. According to Jones, the bad blood started when the pair were introduced backstage at UFC 121 in Anaheim in 2010.
Jones claims he wasn't aware of Cormier's Olympic wrestling pedigree, and that Cormier took it to heart.
"The whole backstory between me and Daniel Cormier, it's really ridiculous," Jones said. "Its basically, I ran into the guy behind the stage at the Brock Lesnar-Cain Velasquez fight. I think he approached me, or I approached his group, I'm not sure. He introduced himself, so I sarcastically said to him, 'So you're a wrestler,' he was like 'yeah, I'm a wrestler blah blah blah.' I was like 'dude, I bet I could take you down.' It was me trying to be personal, it was me trying to be friendly, it was me trying to have an inside joke with someone I didn't know.
"I had no clue he was such a prideful person, and at the moment I guess he just got really offended, which was very immature on his part," Jones continued. "He decided I had disrespected his great name he decided he didn't like me and had some sort of personal vendetta against me. I think the whole thing's silly."
Of course, that's only one side of the story. But either way, Jones says he has no hate for his opponent on Sept. 27.
"I don't dislike him," Jones said. "I think he's a great talker, I think he realizes that this could be his biggest payday, so he needs to sell the fight. I don't dislike him. I look at him as another pawn in this whole thing."


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PAO Group Advances Independent Research of Cannabis Drug RespRx
SANDUSKY, Ohio – PAO Group, Inc. (USOTC: PAOG) is rapidly moving forward with multiple independent reviews of PAOG's RespRx research for the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and to help prepare RexpRx for engaging with a contract research organization (CRO) to advance an investigational New Drug application (IND) with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company anticipates a series of independent research engagement announcements over the coming weeks.
On July 30, 2020, PAOG acquired RespRx from Kali-Extracts, Inc. (OTC Pink: KALY). RespRx is a cannabis treatment under development for COPD derived from a patented cannabis extraction method – U.S. Patent No. 9,199,960 entitled "METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING HERBACEOUS PLANT MATERIALS INCLUDING THE CANNABIS PLANT."
In an initial scientific evaluation as a treatment for COPD, RespRx has demonstrated effecting significant increases in respiration rate, tidal volume and inspiratory air flow rate. Overall data from the evaluation demonstrated that RespRx can significantly improve inspiratory lung functions in instances of moderate pulmonary fibrosis.
With RespRx now in house, PAOG has engaged multiple new experts from both the university and commercial medical research community to evaluate the RespRx formula, the formulation process and the test results.
The expert evaluation has reviewed RespRx in conjunction with other publicly available cannabis treatment research. Two studies in particular, both of which highlight the research behind GW Pharmaceuticals' cannabinoid treatments, shed light on PAOG's wider opportunity stemming from RespRx, the process to derive RespRx and the clinical trials to date behind RespRx.
One of the two studies is focused on CBD and the other on THC. The research seems to indicate CBD has both an impact on hyper-immune responses that might result in conditions like a cytokine storm which impacts many COVID-19 patients, and positive stimulation of immune responses that fight bad cells. The THC report seems to validate its ability to relieve pain, but it also indicates immune response manipulation capabilities to include anti-inflammatory reactions and the stimulation of immune responses to fight bad cells.
CBD Research – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7173676/
THC Research – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6219460/
In summary, existing publicly available cannabis treatment research further supports the research findings behind RespRx, and at the same time, the publicly available research sheds light on the expanded potential of PAOG's RespRx overall technology.
The growing body of cannabis research is building convincing evidence behind how specific cannabinoids can beneficially impact specific immune responses. The research behind RespRx demonstrates how the process to derive RespRx can be manipulated to target specific cannabinoid extractions. Accordingly, as advancing cannabis research unveils further evidence behind how specific cannabinoids beneficially impact specific immune responses, PAOG is optimistic that it can utilize its overall cannabis extraction process to effectively derive formals with high concentrations of target cannabinoids. Hence, PAOG sees a more broad future of developing cannabis treatments beyond COPD.
In conjunction with PAOG's acquisition of RespRx, the company also recently acquired a hemp cultivation business from Puration, Inc. (USOTC: PURA) to develop a proprietary cultivar to support PAOG's cannabis pharmaceutical treatment objectives.
PAOG has announced plans with PURA to expand upon PAOG's hemp cultivation business to develop a proprietary hemp cultivar. PAOG and PURA are partnering on PURA's Farmersville Brands initiative.
PAOG's Farmersville cultivar development operation will include a lab and an environmentally controlled indoor growing facility. PAOG is working with current cultivars to evolve and produce an ideal plant with full spectrum, high CBD yields to support ongoing RespRx development and to support future CBD pharmaceutical developments.
PAOG is exploring opportunities to engage with university research in partnership with its hemp cultivar development initiative.
PURA recently announced a year long initiative to transition PURA from a CBD sports beverage manufacturer into a hemp conglomerate built on lifestyle brand with a broad CBD consumer products reach, and a leading industrial hemp initiative. The brand name is Farmersville Brands and as part of their strategy, PURA has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) agreement to acquire 72 acers of agricultural property in Farmersville, Texas. PURA's year long initiative includes plans to see the Farmersville Brand strategy infused with a $100 million investment. www.paogroupinc.com
'Will cannabis usage during the week before surgery help or hurt me?' – The GrowthOp


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Feszty Gyula (Ógyalla, 1854. március 1. – Budapest, 1912. november 13.) építész.

Élete
Feszty Adolf, Árpád és Béla testvére.

Tanulmányait az aacheni műegyetemen végezte. Utána Budapesten telepedett le.

Ő alapította öccse Árpád által megfestendő magyar körkép megvalósítását támogató körképtársulatot.

Édesapja, Feszty Szilveszter kérésére tervezte és építette meg Ógyallán a családi sírboltot. Az 1908 körül épült kápolnaszerű sírbolt ma is a temető legszebb épülete. Itt nyugszik ő is.

Emlékezete

Művei
Tervei szerint épült számos vidéki és budapesti középület:
 színház (Nyitra, Eperjes)
 városháza (Nyitra)
 zuglói református templom (Budapest)
 református teológiai főiskola (Kolozsvár)
 1896-ban Tatán bátyja villája mellé épített egy svájci stílusú nyaralót. A kétszintes, alpesi stílusban épített villa főhomlokzata a tó partja felé nézett. A nyaraló a tóparti sziklára épült.

Jókaival való rokonsága

Jegyzetek

Források
csemadok.sk

Szénássy Árpád 1997: A polgári építészet Feszty Gyula alkotásaiban. Komárom.

1854-ben született személyek
1912-ben elhunyt személyek
Ógyallaiak
Magyar építészek
Gyula

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Sydney, 1 March 2012: Older generations are continuing to strongly buy Australian, with those aged 50 to 64 years old making online purchases from retailers located onshore 71 per cent of the time, according to the latest MasterCard Worldwide Survey on Online Shopping Behaviour.
The new research finds that age now has a greater influence on internet shopping habits than ever before, showing a widening gap between the generations when it comes to buying online.
When asked why they prefer to shop online through local retailers, 40 per cent of shoppers said it is faster while 33 per cent cited convenience as the chief motivating factor. Almost a quarter (23 per cent) also believed buying locally was cheaper than shopping through overseas outlets.
MasterCard's research found that 42 per cent of all online purchases made by 18-24 year old shoppers were through international retail sites.
However Australian's aged 45-49 were the most prolific online shoppers, with 83 per cent accessing the internet for online shopping in the past three months. Baby boomers also proved to be the greatest online purchasers, with shoppers aged 50 to 64 years old buying almost five products online in the last three months alone.
MasterCard Australia Country Manager, Andrew Cartwright, said that the difference in behaviour between age groups is growing, and what is becoming clear is a strong underlying desire – especially among older shoppers – to support the local industry and buy Australian.
"More and more, shoppers are rewarding local stores who invest in and update their online presence. Presenting an innovative and fun experience is becoming a vital tactic for those wishing to gain a loyal customer base," he added.
A dramatic rise in online purchases by baby boomers and Gen X shoppers has not only put local retailers in the spotlight, but amplified the need for easy, fast and safe transactions regardless of the sales channel.
Mr. Cartwright said that the growth of online transactions from these demographic groups will lead to even greater diversity in online retailers.


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9099 Kenjitanabe eller 1996 VN3 är en asteroid i huvudbältet som upptäcktes den 6 november 1996 av den japanska astronomen Takao Kobayashi vid Ōizumi-observatoriet. Den är uppkallad efter Kenji Tanabe.

Asteroiden har en diameter på ungefär 10 kilometer och den tillhör asteroidgruppen Ashkova.

Referenser

Huvudbältesasteroider
Ashkova-asteroider
Småplaneter namngivna efter personer
Astronomiska upptäckter av Takao Kobayashi
Astronomiska upptäckter 1996


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Biografia
Dopo la laurea ha iniziato la carriera nel mondo universitario intervallando ricerca scientifica e attività didattica, svolte nelle Università di Perugia, Messina, Roma "La Sapienza", Roma "S. Pio V", Roma "Lumsa".  L'insegnamento principale è stato quello di Storia dell'Europa orientale, per il quale può vantare due lauree honoris causa dell'Università di Seghedino e di Târgu Mureș (Romania).

La produzione scientifica è fondamentalmente basata su opere di carattere storico-militare, nelle quali la fonte originale è costituita dalla documentazione presente presso l'Ufficio Storico dello Stato Maggiore dell'Esercito Italiano; attraverso questa tenta di spiegare una complessità che necessiterebbe ulteriori approfondimenti. L'attenzione rivolta alle vicende dell'Europa Orientale lo ha inserito in una serie di progetti rivolti all'integrazione e alla cooperazione tra i paesi (appartenenti alle precedenti esperienze asburgiche, ottomane e sovietiche) di recente o di possibile adesione all'Unione europea, spostando così l'interesse dal piano storico a quello più geopolitico.

L'attività di promozione interculturale tra i popoli si è sviluppata attraverso alcuni incarichi in Italia e all'estero, tra cui quello di direttore del Centro interuniversitario degli studi ungheresi in Italia (CISUI), di coordinatore nazionale del progetto strategico CNR II sistema Mediterraneo e di coordinatore del corso di formazione per diplomatici dell'Europa centro-orientale e di quelli dell'Argentina. È membro della Commissione Italiana di Storia Militare e del Comitato Scientifico della rivista Geopolitica Per il biennio 1997-1999 è stato presidente della Società Italiana di Storia Militare.
Dal 2008 al 2013 è stato prorettore per la Cooperazione e Rapporti Internazionali dell'Università "La Sapienza". Dal 2013 al 2014 è stato Prorettore Vicario dello stesso ateneo. Dal 2015 al 2016 è stato Prorettore agli Affari generali della Sapienza. Ha inoltre preso parte a numerose commissioni per concorsi di ricercatore, professore associato e professore ordinario del settore MSTO-03, Storia dell'Europa Orientale, sempre come presidente. Alla sua politica accademica si deve l'attuale organigramma della materia.

Dal novembre 2015 al 31 gennaio 2021 è stato presidente della Fondazione Roma Sapienza.

Nel 2017 è stato nominato Professore Emerito di Storia dell'Europa Orientale della Sapienza. Dal 1º novembre 2018 è Rettore dell'Università degli studi di Roma Unitelma Sapienza, succedendo al Prof. Francesco Avallone.

Opere principali
 La riorganizzazione dell'esercito pontificio e gli arruolamenti in Umbria fra il 1815 e il 1848-49, Roma, Istituto per la storia del Risorgimento italiano, 1974
 Italia e Turchia (1904-1911) : gli ufficiali italiani e la riorganizzazione della gendarmeria in Macedonia, Roma, USSME, 1977
 I rapporti tra l'Italia e il Montenegro durante la prima guerra mondiale, 1914-1918, Roma, Istituto per la storia del Risorgimento italiano, 1981
 Momenti di Storia Balcanica (1878-1914), Roma, USSME, 1981
 In Russia tra guerra e rivoluzione. La Missione militare italiana (1915-1918), Roma, USSME, 1983
 Mezzo secolo di socialismo reale: l'Europa orientale dal 1945 ad oggi, (manuale, con Francesco Guida), Giappichelli, Torino 1994 e 1997 (tradotto anche in spagnolo e in polacco)
 Storia dell'Albania: dalle origini ai giorni nostri (manuale), Milano, Bompiani, 1999 e 2007 (tradotto anche in albanese)
 Storia della Turchia contemporanea (manuale), Milano, Bompiani, 2002 e 2005 (tradotto anche in turco e romeno)
 Storia della Romania contemporanea (manuale), Milano, Bompiani, 2004
 Storia dell'Ungheria contemporanea (manuale), Milano, Bompiani, 2006

Note

Voci correlate
 Rettori della Sapienza
 Società Italiana di Storia Militare
 Esercito Italiano
 Europa orientale

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni


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Valentine's Day is soon approaching and these Strawberry Heart Cookies are an easy gift for your sweetheart. It's a simple sugar cookie dough, sweetened with strawberry preserves, and cut into heart shapes. And so yummy, and pink and pretty.
There's something special about heart-shaped cookies. Especially on Valentine's Day. But any time of the year that you want to share a little baking love.
The dough is simply my favorite sugar cookie cutout recipe with added strawberry jam or preserves, a touch of lemon juice to brighten the strawberry flavor. The color comes from the jam. If you want to deepen the pink color, add a couple of drops of red food coloring.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, strawberry preserves, lemon juice, and vanilla; mix to combine.
Icebox Variation: If cutouts aren't your thing — this dough works great as an icebox cookie. Instead of forming the dough into a disk, form into a log, wrap in plastic and refrigerate until ready to bake. Then simply slice and bake. Or… roll the log in sprinkles and then slice and bake.


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Bangor High Street closed as firefighters tackle 'significant' building fire
Tuesday 17 December 2019, 7:37am
Bangor High Street has been closed while firefighters deals with a "significant" fire above a restaurant.
Three appliances first attended Noodle One after receiving a call at 2.55am on Tuesday. An aerial ladder was also in use.
The road was closed been between the Cathedral and The Varsity Pub.
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the fire has been extinguished. Structural engineers are now assessing the safety of the building.
North Wales Police said it cannot confirmed how long the closure will be in place for.
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service described the fire as 'significant.'
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service station manager Aaron Spencer said: "We attended an incident at Noodle One bar in Bangor High Street.
"Three fire engines, one from Menai Bridge and two from Bangor, along with an aerial ladder appliance from Bangor also attended.
"We have had a significant fire within the building, which has now been extinguished successfully by the crews that attended."
He also thanked the member of the public who called the fire service to inform them of the fire.
"It is currently being made safe so that we can continue our fire investigation into the cause of this incident."


Some dentists and other dental staff do not realize that there is an occupational risk when manipulating old or new amalgam fillings, which can expose them to levels of mercury that pose a threat to their health.
Scientific research has clearly identified occupational risks for dentists and other dental staff members related to the use of dental amalgam mercury. Mercury is a notoriously toxic substance, and dangerous levels of mercury can be generated in the dental workplace due to the presence of mercury in dental amalgam. In particular, mercury is known to be released during the placement, replacement, polishing, and removal of dental amalgam fillings. Another occupational risk is the mercury exposure to dental staff that can occur during the opening and maintenance of suction traps in operatories or on the main suction unit.
Data from a series of research articles has shown that dental workers' exposure to mercury can have behavioral, cognitive, and psychological impacts.
Mercury is known for being toxic to the kidney, and dentists and dental assistants exposed to mercury have been reported to have a higher risk of kidney function disturbance than other industrial workers.
A higher rate of the use of prescription medication (for neuropsychological, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular conditions) in dentists has been related to their occupational mercury exposure.
Additionally, specific genetic traits have been associated with dental workers, their mercury levels, and memory recall, anxiety, and other neurobehavioral responses.
Furthermore, dental workers and risks of mercury allergies have also been studied. This is significant because exposure to dental amalgam correlates with a higher prevalence of mercury allergies. Mercury allergies have been linked to autoimmune diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) multiple sclerosis, and chronic fatigue syndrome, as well as other adverse health consequences.
Another area that has received much attention is the possibility of reproductive hazards to female dental personnel. It is known that mercury can have a damaging influence on the developing brain and neurological system, which impacts children, pregnant women, and women of childbearing age. Thus, the dangers of exposure to mercury for pregnant dental workers have been recognized, and fertility issues and menstrual cycle disorders have been reported in female dental workers as well.
In addition to the research about mercury exposure in the dental office and occupational risks to workers there, a variety of studies have called for protective measures to be taken with dental amalgam mercury. For example, researchers of a 2013 study led by Robin Warwick stated: "To maximize safety, dental schools should train students to remove amalgam only while using water spray and high volume suction. Alternatively, students should use appropriate occupational hygiene personal protective equipment during amalgam removals." This is an important consideration because unfortunately, dental schools oftentimes do not train dental students to comply with these work practices and engineering controls in their operative technique laboratories.
"Various countries are moving to limit the use of amalgam as a dental restorative material in order to protect dental patients from Hg [mercury] exposure. However, dentists' occupational exposure should also be considered as a justification for reduced amalgam use." – Richardson GM. Inhalation of mercury-contaminated particulate matter by dentists: an overlooked occupational risk. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment. 2003; 9(6):1519-1531.
Many factors contribute to increased incidences of disease and health conditions among dentists, but mercury poisoning is a threat that can be decreased by the use of current alternatives to amalgam filling materials. Additionally, safety measures should be taken to mitigate mercury exposures to dentists, dental professionals, dental students, and other staff members, as well as patients, during removal of amalgam fillings.
Based on up-to-date science, the IAOMT has developed rigorous recommendations for amalgam removal known as the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART). The recommendations build upon traditional safe amalgam removal techniques such as the use of masks, water irrigation, and high volume suction by supplementing these conventional strategies with a number of additional protective measures. Specific aspects of SMART address occupational risks for dentists and other dental staff members related to the use of dental amalgam mercury.
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