Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society will host Abby Kress from the Montezuma Audubon Center Friday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m., for an engaging presentation via Zoom exploring the fascinating lives of birds … more

Chris DeCesare, the board director of the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS), will lead a birding field trip Saturday, March 21 (rain date: March 28). The trip will guide participants through … more

The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society will host a multimedia program exploring the amazing variety of bird nests from Saw Mill River Audubon Friday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. From the massive … more

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continues to infect birds and mammals across the U.S. and Canada, including New York state. With wild bird mortalities from HPAI increasing in late fall and … more

Northern harrier fun facts provided by our regional wildlife manager. Other facts can be found on the DEC website. • The northern harrier is a threatened species in New York state. • … more

In 2025, the New York list of endangered, threatened, and special concern species was updated for the first time since 1999 to reflect the latest status of rare fish and wildlife populations across … more

The meeting of the Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be held on Monday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. at the third floor meeting room at The Plains Senior Living Center located at 163 Heritage Circle, … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the opening of the 2026 application period for the Campground Ambassador program to connect more New Yorkers with the … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery’s annual spring seedling sale is open and will run through May … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced upcoming dates for the New York State Licensed Guide exam. Licensed guides offer services for hire, including directing, … more

Don’t let snow stop you from hiking your favorite trails this winter—grab a pair of snowshoes to explore the outdoors and beat those winter blues. In fact, many trails are easier to navigate in … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the 2026 Catskills Fire Tower Challenge to highlight the world-class tourism destinations and recreational opportunities in … more