If you’re heading out to get away from it all, chances are good you’re heading into bear country. There are lots of simple steps you can take to discourage bears from getting into your … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has launched the 2024 ‘Love Our New York Lands’ photo contest. The online contest will feature five monthly themes through … more

Scientific Name : Micropterus salmoides Nicknames : bucket mouth, melon head, hawg State Record: 11 lbs. 4 oz., Buckhorn Lake (Otsego County), Sept. 11, 1987 Identification: Dark band … more

Wild Saturdays is a series of free programming offered once a month from May to October each year at Woodchuck Lodge, 1633 Burroughs Memorial Road, Roxbury, the summer home of John Burroughs. … more

Women across the mid-Atlantic region who own, care for, or are interested in learning more about forestland are invited to apply now to attend the Women and Their Woods Educational Retreat Sept. … more

Bats are widely misunderstood. They are not blind and they are not rodents. In fact, most bats see very well and are more closely related to primates and humans than they are to mice or rats. … more

Hikers embarking on a shorter day hike may wonder if the hiking essentials are truly essential. The key is to remember that any day hike can unexpectedly turn into an overnight hike, so being … more

It’s spring, and as the weather gets warmer we will start seeing young birds as they begin to learn to fly and prepare to leave the nest. DEC would like to remind everyone that if you care, … more

We all know our pizza is the best, so let’s do it justice and make sure we recycle our pizza boxes correctly. Whether you prefer a thick and doughy Sicilian crust or a thin and crispy … more

If you see something happening in the environment, whether you believe that it is a violation of environmental law or a natural occurrence, the guide below will help you locate the correct office to … more

Gannon McGraw, 7, of Walton, patiently fished at Bear Spring Mountain’s Middle Pond last weekend. He was unsuccessful at catching a fish, but had fun exploring the trails. more

Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society invites people to join them in one or more of their upcoming bird watching field trips this spring. Birders with all levels of experience can attend to view returning … more