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Abenaki Land Link Harvest Festival Set for Saturday

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Abenaki Land Link Project seeds (courtesy NOFA-VT)The Nulhegan Band of Coosuk, Abenaki Nation and Common Roots are hosting a celebration of the harvest of indigenous seeds at the Abenaki Land Link Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 23 in South Burlington, Vermont.

At this family-friendly event, visitors can learn more about Abenaki food culture with performances, demonstrations, food tasting, storytelling and more. Nature trails and a children’s garden discovery area will both be open to the public and bringing your own picnic is encouraged.  [Read more…] about Abenaki Land Link Harvest Festival Set for Saturday

Conservancy Responds to Timber Theft on Protected Property

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Delaware Highlands Conservancy trail markerAs a nationally accredited land trust, the Delaware Highlands Conservancy’s primary responsibility is to ensure that the terms of its conservation easements, set forth to permanently protect each property’s unique conservation values, are being upheld. [Read more…] about Conservancy Responds to Timber Theft on Protected Property

Battle of Lake George Reenactment Set For This Weekend

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troops firing muskets during Battle of Lake george reenactment (courtesy French and INdian War Society)The Battle of Lake George on September 8, 1755 during the French and Indian War (1754–1763) was the first time a British force made up entirely of colonists stood toe to toe with hand-picked professionals from Europe and emerged victorious. [Read more…] about Battle of Lake George Reenactment Set For This Weekend

Rangers Recover Body, Rescue Injured, Lost Hikers

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Snowy Mountain rescue in September 2023New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured or distressed people.

What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about Rangers Recover Body, Rescue Injured, Lost Hikers

New York History Conference: Call for Proposals

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New York History ConferenceThe New York History Conference is accepting proposals that deal with the history, culture, economy, politics, geography, anthropology, or archaeology of New York State. They are also suggesting proposals that use New York’s history as a lens to under-stand a regional, national, or international issue. Special consideration will be given to topics that directly relate to this theme of the 2024 conference. [Read more…] about New York History Conference: Call for Proposals

Finding the Adirondacks in Albany: A History Tour & Special Museum Event

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Pruyn House in Colonie NYLooking to the Adirondacks from Albany, we can learn much about members of the Pruyn family and many other notable figures who influenced the Adirondack region as well.

In the mid-19th-century, garden cemeteries like the Albany Rural Cemetery borrowed designs that took a picturesque form, with tree-lined, meandering paths, stonework, and curated plantings. [Read more…] about Finding the Adirondacks in Albany: A History Tour & Special Museum Event

Illegal Commercialization of Trout Charges Filed

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Trout purchased during undercover operation in Orange County in 2023 (DEC photo)On August 14, 2023, a Deerpark, Orange County resident entered pleas of not guilty in Deerpark Town Court to charges related to the illegal commercialization of trout.

The arraignment followed a months-long investigation stemming from a tip alleging the subject was selling trout by the Neversink River. [Read more…] about Illegal Commercialization of Trout Charges Filed

Jay Heritage Center Property Management Agreement Renewed

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Aerial of Jay Heritage Center in 2023 (courtesy Jay Heritage Center)New York State Parks and Westchester County Parks have approved the renewal of the Jay Heritage Center’s (JHC) stewardship of the 21.5-acre Jay Property for another 10-year period. Westchester County Executive George Latimer personally sponsored Westchester County’s ACT 2023-312 in July to reaffirm the public-private partnership among the County, New York State Parks, and JHC. [Read more…] about Jay Heritage Center Property Management Agreement Renewed

Lichens & Air Quality

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lichen on a rock (DEC photo)While hiking in the woods, you may have noticed lichen on trees and rocks. Often mistaken as a plant or moss, lichen is a complex symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae.

Lichen receives its nutrients from photosynthesis, relying on the atmosphere to survive. They cannot filter what they absorb because they lack roots and protective surfaces. [Read more…] about Lichens & Air Quality

Get There Green: Sustainable Transportation Tips

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bicycling courtesy DECSmall changes in daily habits can make a big difference when it comes to our environment. Take transportation for example; using sustainable modes of transport can reduce emissions and save on fossil fuel usage. Looking to get started and help our environment? This year’s Get There Green event is taking place from September 17-24 and invites participants to use environmentally friendly modes of transportation. [Read more…] about Get There Green: Sustainable Transportation Tips