As the leaves change color and fall to the ground, and our pumpkins go from festive to squishy, many New Yorkers wonder what to do with the remnants of our autumn and Halloween. While it is never … more

We’ve all heard amazing facts about bird migration—the long distances that birds travel, the ways they navigate, and more. But have you ever wondered how we figured all of this out? … more

The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (state parks) has announced a new events feature and refreshed icon design for the New York State Parks Explorer app. The New York State … more

Bat Week is an internationally recognized celebration of the important role bats play in our environment and a great time to appreciate New York’s bat species. Bat Week is observed Oct. 24 … more

In August, community scientists from around New York state reported nearly 1,800 observations of hen turkeys and poults to help DEC estimate productivity of turkeys (e.g., the number of poults per … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) encourages outdoor enthusiasts to respectfully share the woods and follow safety precautions this fall and winter. Hikers, nature … more

Another state record fish has been broken this year. Dante Piraino of Baldwinsville smashed the existing record by 8 ounces when he reeled in a 9 lb. 0 oz. smallmouth bass from the St. Lawrence River … more

The following statewide fishing seasons closed on Oct. 15: • Brook Trout, in lakes and ponds • Lake Trout • Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Splake in Inland … more

This year’s final Wild Saturday in Roxbury is Saturday, Oct. 12 at 1 p.m. at Woodchuck Lodge, 1633 Burroughs Memorial Road, Roxbury. Speaker is the renown Dr. Michael Kudish, probably the most … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the return of DEC’s 3rd annual Fall Foliage Photo Contests. The two photo contests are a popular way for New Yorkers and … more

The quarrying of bluestone has been a main source of income in this area stemming back to the mid 1800’s. There is a strong heritage in the enterprise, and most quarries in the area are run by … more

Just because the weather has turned cooler doesn’t mean that ticks aren’t still active. Adult ticks are actually most active in the fall, during their final push to reproduce. As you head … more