Monotropa uniflora, more commonly known as the ghost pipe, is a native wildflower named for its white, waxy, and translucent appearance. To find ghost pipe, look for whitish plants 4–8 inches tall … more

A chipmunk hustles one more acorn back to its den as the sun sets over the Red Kill Valley on Oct. 15. more

Tips for Composting Pumpkins: • Smash up any pumpkin rinds and guts before mixing them into your backyard pile with plenty of carbon sources (leaves, wood chips, twigs, etc.). • Be sure … more

Even a big buck needs his beauty sleep. John Lehmann captured this Red Kill Valley resident mid-yawn Thursday morning, Oct. 15, just before it settled in to bed down for the day more

Celebrate the beauty of New York State’s trees by participating in DEC’s annual Arbor Day Poster Contest! Submit your original photography or artwork to be considered for the 2027 New York State … more

DELHI - New York’s 2026 deer and bear hunting seasons are underway, with several regulation changes aimed at increasing the harvest of antlerless deer. In the Northern Zone, which includes … more

On a recent DEC survey effort, surface temperatures quickly rose as the afternoon sun shined down on the rock faces of the mountainside, inviting this beautiful, dark-morph timber rattlesnake out … more

ONEONTA — The Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited will host a presentation on fishing Connecticut’s Farmington River at its monthly meeting Monday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Sixth Ward Athletic … more

The Catskill Mountain Club is offering a series of member-led hikes across the Catskills in October and early November, with routes ranging from established trails to a bushwhack in the West Kill … more

Caught in the Flehmen response, this buck curls his lip while scenting for receptive does on Oct. 1, opening day of bowhunting. The photo was taken in Red Kill Valley. more

With chillier days on the horizon and fall activities in full swing, October is the perfect month to celebrate National Firewood Month. Before you build a bonfire under the stars with friends and … more

Kudzu is a semi-woody perennial vine that is invasive to North America. Capable of growing one foot per day, this invasive vine quickly engulfs large areas of trees, shrubs, ground vegetation, and … more