Although spring is best known for flowers, winter has its own beautiful blooms. After fall foliage disappears, American witch-hazel brings color to the forest. American witch-hazel’s bright … more

DEC is seeking feedback on the draft list of Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) for the 2025-2035 State Wildlife Action Plan. SGCN are species native to and present in New York that are … more

Judy Beardslee, shot this nice 8 point, 143 pound buck in Walton Nov. 25.   more

The final 2024-2033 Management Plan for Bobcat in New York state is now available at dec.ny.gov/nature/animals-fish-plants/bobcat This plan provides a comprehensive review and update of the status of … more

The annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC), begun in 1900, is the oldest and one of the largest citizen science projects in the Western Hemisphere.   This will be Delaware-Otsego Audubon … more

Go green after taking down your Christmas tree at the end of the holiday season. If you have a real Christmas tree, choose from options that keep your tree out of the landfill and benefit wildlife … more

According to the New York State Department of Health, approximately one in four adults in New York state experiences food insecurity, with nearly 40% of adults reporting that they are food insecure … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has released for public review and comment draft eligibility guidelines to implement funding under the Clean Water, Clean Air and … more

Looking forward to a fresh start in 2025? Plan for something fun on New Year’s Day. Celebrate the new year outside with a First Day Hike at one of the many events being held across the … more

The local chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club has planned monthly outings and meetings.   For Tuesday hikes meeting time and place call the hike leader listed, Diane Aaronson at … more

The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society’s seasonal field trip to view wintering Bald Eagles around the Delaware County rivers and reservoirs is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. The trip … more

New York’s Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) are stepping up efforts to protect the state’s natural resources, responding to over 30,000 complaints in 2023 and issuing … more