ONEONTA - The Susquehanna Adirondack Club will host a series of hikes, paddling outings and social events throughout August, offering opportunities to explore parks, trails and natural areas across … more

The Catskill Mountain Club will offer a series of free, member-led hikes across the Catskill Mountains throughout August, providing opportunities for hikers of varying experience levels to explore … more

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) in freshwater lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams generally consist of visible patches of cyanobacteria, also called blue-green algae. Cyanobacteria are naturally present in … more

BOVINA CENTER — The third annual Bovina 5K, a community event that supports trail development efforts in the hamlet and surrounding area, will be held July 25. The race will begin at 9 a.m. at … more

A Cliff Swallow feeds its hungry young in midair, demonstrating the remarkable aerial agility for which the species is known. The image was photographed in Red Kill Valley on Friday, July 17. more

NARROWSBURG — Paddlers have until Friday, July 24, to reserve a discounted spot in the Upper Delaware Council’s 38th Annual Family Raft Trip, a summer tradition designed to introduce participants … more

The weather is heating up, and here in New York State we’re keeping things cool by reducing litter and encouraging more sustainable options for coolers and other cold storage containers. On … more

Finding ways to stay cool in the summer can be a struggle, especially for coldwater fish like trout and salmon that experience stress when water temperatures reach 70°F and above. If you plan to … more

This spring, forest tent caterpillars defoliated trees in areas of the southern Catskills and Central New York. The state’s previous outbreak began in 2005 and lasted through 2009, resulting in … more

Do you enjoy feeding birds? Having a bird feeder in your backyard can bring you closer to the birds in your community. In winter, you can supplement natural food sources and give birds an extra boost … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has awarded the Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District and its Upper Susquehanna Coalition (USC) partners $207,650 through … more

New York State is home to world class fishing for a wide variety of sportfish within more than 7,500 lakes and ponds, 70,000 miles of rivers and streams, and hundreds of miles of coastline. You can … more