Sentences with phrase «historical home island»

The removal of rodents and feral cats will allow these precious animals and other native species, such as the Floreana Mockingbird and the Vermilion Flycatcher, to be reintroduced to their historical home island where they can roam free, while species currently present, like the Galapagos Petrel, will be able to thrive without the need for annual control of rats and cats in their nesting area.

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HIs contributions to our neighborhood have included «securing financing through the State's Secured Hospital Revenue Bond Program so that Flushing Hospital Medical Center and Jamaica Hospital and Medical Center could modernize and expand; providing the Lifeline Center for Child Development with a permanent home; securing the financial support that has enabled the Bayside Historical Society to undertake its restoration of the Fort Totten Officers Club; creating the Colonial Farmhouse Restoration Society to operate the former Adriance Farm Site as the Queens Farm Museum and transferring 52 acres of surrounding land to New York City for permanent use as horticultural - agricultural parklands; and providing land for the Cross Island YMCA to expand, for the Hollis - Bellaire - Queens Village - Bellerose Little League to own their ball fields and for Catholic Charities of the Brooklyn - Queens Diocese to develop senior citizen housing in Bellerose.

Prior to returning home to lead Tulsa Public Schools, Dr. Gist served as commissioner of education for the State of Rhode Island where student achievement reached historical highs, and graduation rates increased significantly.

Crete: The largest of the Greek islands, Crete is home to four smaller regions with historical architecture, beaches, and designer shops.

Campbell River is home to a range of amenities and interests, including a thriving downtown, shopping along the historical Pier Street, and ferries to nearby islands like Quadra and Cortes.

Grand Turk is the capital island of the Turks and Caicos, its historical heartbeat, and home to a state of the art luxury cruise ship center.

After leaving Turtle Town we cruise down the south shore of Maui where our experienced captain gives an informative and historical narration covering celebrity homes, island history and volcanic eruptions.

But more than the world - renowned white sand beach, Western Visayas is also home to other awe - inspiring tourist destinations and attractions — from enchanting islands and unspoiled beaches to historical sites, colorful festivals and delicious local foods — that are well worth the visit.

Saint Thomas and the Virgin Islands are home to some of the world's most beautiful beaches and coral reefs as well as fantastic duty - free shopping and historical sites that showcase the island's laid back and colorful culture.

As one of Malaysia's best - known and most popular beach destinations, the massive island is home to historical attractions, great fare, excellent diving opportunities, exciting nightlife and dirt - cheap shopping.

Zeroing in on two islands in the East River — the quietly residential Roosevelt Island squeezed between Queens and Manhattan and the unpopulated North Brother Island, former home to Riverside Hospital and the infamous Typhoid Mary — the two videos in this program hover between historical biographies of places enmeshed within the fabric of a vast megalopolis and cloistered narrative fictions woven as islands of their own.

A Long Beach Island native, Engelsen is inspired by the southern New Jersey coastal region to paint historical and contemporary scenes, favoring the scenery closest to her home in Ocean County.

This historical seaport city, which serves as a port between Massachusetts mainland and Nantucket Island, is home to 95,000 residents, making it the sixth largest city in Massachusetts.

Some tourist attractions in New Rochelle, New York include Columbia Island, Execution Rocks Lighthouse, Huckleberry Island, Leland Castle and Thomas Paine Historical Site, home to the American Revolutionary war hero.

Whether it's touring historical cemeteries, homes, and churches, checking out beaches and boardwalks of Tybee Island, or hitting all of its famous squares, there's a lot you can do without ever pulling out your wallet.

It is home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, the Mare Island Historic Park, and the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, as well as sharing other Bay Area attractions such as Napa Valley.

LandVest offers distinctive waterfront properties for sale throughout the Down East area of Maine, including Blue Hill, Brooklin, Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island, Winter Harbor and beyond with their unique high - end waterfront homes, scenic beauty, recreational opportunities, and a wealth of historical and cultural attractions.