A bald eagle perches high in a leafless tree in Delhi, its white head stark against the winter sky, surveying the quiet landscape below. more

For those eager to trade winter’s last chill for a steady walk in the woods, the Adirondack Mountain Club’s Susquehanna Chapter has laid out a full slate of March outings across Otsego and … more

Applying rock salt on roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks helps to ensure the safety of those traveling by vehicle or foot, but overuse can be costly for consumers, degrade infrastructure, … more

Valentine’s Day may have passed, but love is still in the air. With the holiday’s heart-shaped motifs around, February is the perfect time to think about heart health. Lung health is often … more

The Catskill Mountain Club, a 22-year-old grassroots nonprofit organization, has released its schedule of member-led hikes for late February and March. The club, which offers free guided hiking, … more

It’s late February, meaning we’re heading out of winter and are approaching spring. As we look forward to the warming temperatures and springtime activities, let’s also think about how we can … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that it will begin offering an online examination for individuals seeking licenses as Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators, a move … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced it has begun training new classes of environmental conservation police officers and forest rangers, part of an effort to … more

The Susquehanna chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club seeks two teenagers to participate in a teen program of their choice this summer in the beautiful Adirondack Mountain wilderness of upstate New … more

Now is a great time to search for winter tracks or other animal signs visible in the snow. It can be fun to be a detective and figure out what animals have been walking through your yard or … more

Oak wilt, an invasive fungus that kills oak trees, has been detected in several new locations in Ontario and Yates Counties. DEC is expanding the existing oak wilt quarantine districts in this area … more

DEC recently announced the results of the fifth year of a pilot program that allows mentored 12- and 13-year-old hunters to hunt deer with a firearm or crossbow. In 2021, New York state (NYS) … more