What is Science? - Special-E-Fects

"What is Science?" from the Friday, August 31, 2001 issue of the Special-E-Fects

Teachers Learn First Hand the Importance of Science at Area Nature Center.

On Monday morning, July 23rd and 24th, teachers from schools throughout the region learned first hand that science is something do, not something you read about from a book. An overgrown pasture at the Zaepfel Nature Preserve, just north of Napoli, NY, provided the setting. Field Ornithologist Rick White and Tom LeBlanc of the Pfeiffer Nature Center in Portville provided the expertise. the subject was a scientific study of birds that use this habitat for breeding as part of an ongoing, nationwide project called Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS.)

Former Railroad Station Site in Little Valley has New Use - County Chronicle

"Former Railroad Station Site in Little Valley has New Use" from the Thursday, August 30, 2001 issue of the County Chronicle

LITTLE VALLEY – Site of the former train station at the end of Main Street in the Village of Little Valley has been a flurry of activity for the last few weeks. What was once a derelict parcel of land is being transformed into a combination trailhead and park thereby creating a new asset within its small village that is the Cattaraugus County seat.

Improvements focus of Zaepfel Nature Center panel - The Salamanca Press

"Improvements focus of Zaepfel Nature Center panel" from the Monday July 2, 2001 issue of The Salamanca Press

NAPOLI – Directors of the Zaepfel Nature Center are working with state conservationist to enhance the preserve's appeal to both wildlife and humans.

CLDC names sanctuary after Zaepfel - The Salamanca Press

"CLDC names sanctuary after Zaepfel" from the Friday, June 29, 2001 issue of The Salamanca Press

NAPOLI – The area formerly known as Enchanted Lake has been named the Zaepfel Nature Sanctuary and Research Center.

The Cattaraugus Local Development Corporation (CLDC) has singed a license agreement with James A. Zaepfel to use his name in connection with the land he donated to CLDC in November 1999.

Forever Wild - Zaepfel Nature Center: Improving its Pastures and Trails - Special-E-Fects

" Forever Wild - Zaepfel Nature Center: Improving its Pastures and Trails" from the Friday, June 29, 2001 issue of the Special-E-Fects, Ellicottville, New York

The Cattaraugus Local Development Corporation (CLDC) announced that it will be renaming the area currently referred to as Enchanted Lake. The CLDC has singed a license agreement with Mr. James A. Zaepfel to utilize his name in connection with the land that Mr. Zaepfel donated to the CLDC in November 1999.

Cattaraugus Corporation Receives State Award - The Post-Journal

"Cattaraugus Corporation Receives State Award" from the Saturday, December 30, 2000 issue of The Post-Journal

ALBANY - The Cattaraugus Local Development Corporation received the Green-way and Community Trail Innovation Award from New York Park and Conservation Association (NYPCA), a statewide citizens conservation organization, for its work to create the Iroquois Recreation Trail, a 12-mile multiuse trail from Salamanca city line to the Village of Cattaraugus.

S.T.A.R.T. Announces Winner of Contest, Future Plans of the Organization - County Chronicle

"S.T.A.R.T. Announces Winner of Contest, Future Plans of the Organization" from the Wednesday, December 6, 2000 issue of the County Chronicle

LITTLE VALLEY - The Southern Tier Association for Rails-to-Trails (S.T.A.R.T.) announced that they have picked the winner for the Wheelbarrow of Booze contest that ran from October 1, 2000 through November 22, 2000.