Into the Wild
Adventures Await
As we bid farewell to 2025 and welcome 2026, I wanted to share an exciting Monroe Wildlife Area announcement.
For those who haven’t yet heard the news…
Through the National Wildlife Federation,
The Monroe Wildlife Area is now officially CERTIFIED !
This has been an undertaking I contemplated pursuing for a number of years. As I looked into it, I realized that through my 35 year Monroe Wildlife Area habitat management endeavors & efforts, I had, without knowing it, met nearly all the criteria.
So I downloaded the application, filled it out & submitted it. Shortly thereafter, I received notice that my application had been approved. My Monroe Wildlife Area is now an officially Certified Wildlife Habitat site with the National Wildlife Federation. I even have my own wildlife habitat ID #.
I’m still awaiting my official certificate, but I am so excited by this development that I decided to welcome in the new year by sharing the news.
In celelebration, I’ve begun snowblowing & maintaining my winter wildlife habitat walking trail.
I don’t know why I didn’t start doing this a long time ago. (Well, actually, I do. My new 30″ Ariens Deluxe “King of Snow” is a game changing BEAST!)
Speaking of beasts!
At any rate, my new winter walking trail has been a big hit!
Everyone loves it.
Especially my PAW Patrol!
So as we finish trekking 2025’s trail
And begin our 2026 journey
I can only predict one thing about what lies ahead.
Here at The Monroe Wildlife Area,
It’s gonna be WILD!
I can make that prediction with authority now.
Because I’m officially CERTIFIED!
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Until Our Trails Cross Again:
Happy 2026
May your adventures be WILD!
ADKO
About The Author
rdmonroe5
Lifelong NYS resident. Raised in Saranac Lake. Cornell graduate(ROTC). Army veteran, Airborne/Ranger qualified, 10th Mtn Div, stints in Honduras and with JTF VI. 3rd degree Black Belt; 3x cancer survivor; published writer with several featured stories in Adirondack Life Magazine. Residing in Watertown NY with wife Robin & our 3 adult children. Loving Life. Living in the Day I am in.
Re: Official Wildlife Habitat!
Congratulations! Or as my peeps say, Mazel Tov!
Dick, I wish you a New Year of good health, happiness and meaningful experiences.
You. Are a mensch in every respect.
Happy New Year, Bob. May your 2026 be wonderfully wild.
Dick,
Wishing you a Healthy, Happy and Meaningful 2026 !
Congratulations, or as my peeps say, Mazel Tov on your Official Wildlife Habitat designation!
One of the many amazing accomplishments of your life.
You are a total mensch!
Congratulations!
Well earned!
John and I wish you a wonderful, wild, and abundant new year!
Much love!
Susie ♥️
Happy New Year & love from up north.
Congrats on your big achievement Dick!!
Thank you, Pam. Happy New Year!
Thanks for sharing we readers appreciate all you do. Have a great and blessed new year.
With a little chuckle at the prospect of a happy man and happier wild friends, l wish the best to you all in the new year!