New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has released the State’s final Trout Stream Management Plan for trout streams across the state. [Read more…] about Statewide Trout Stream Management Plan Released
Wild & Scenic Film Festival Going Virtual
The Ausable River Association (AsRA) is set to host a virtual Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour on Saturday, December 5th, from 7 to 9 pm. [Read more…] about Wild & Scenic Film Festival Going Virtual
Holiday Time at Washington’s Headquarters
Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh has announced their holiday schedule.
The site will be open by reservation only on Friday, November 27th and Saturday, November 28th; Saturday, December 26th; and Saturday, January 2nd. [Read more…] about Holiday Time at Washington’s Headquarters
The Healing Wilderness Juried Art Show Call for Artists
NorthWind Fine Arts Gallery has announced a Call for Artists for their next upcoming juried show “The Healing Wilderness.” Artists are invited to share works inspired by the power of wild places to heal. [Read more…] about The Healing Wilderness Juried Art Show Call for Artists
Whallonsburg Grange Holiday Market December 5th
The Whallonsburg Grange Hall in Essex, NY, has announced its annual Holiday Market has been set for Saturday, December 5th. The Market features handmade gifts and decorations, and hot meals served by Farmstead Catering, and other local foods. [Read more…] about Whallonsburg Grange Holiday Market December 5th
Saranac Lake ArtWorks Launches Online Holiday ArtMarket
Saranac Lake ArtWorks has announced an Online Holiday ArtMarket, showcasing works from more than twenty prominent area artists.
The works featured range from oil paintings and photographs, to fused glass and jewelry, and more. [Read more…] about Saranac Lake ArtWorks Launches Online Holiday ArtMarket
Saratoga National Park Announces Winter Hours
Saratoga National Historical Park is set to transition to winter hours of operation on Tuesday, December 1st.
Beginning December 1st, the park’s tour road will be closed until April 1st. Winter weather may cause an earlier closure or delay opening. [Read more…] about Saratoga National Park Announces Winter Hours
Daddy Longlegs During Winter
Despite frosts, there continue to be many types of bugs that remain active into late autumn around New York State.
Among these hardy invertebrates, and the ones that are quite conspicuous to anyone that spends time working in the yard, garden or on the wood pile, are the harvestmen, known to most as the daddy-longlegs. [Read more…] about Daddy Longlegs During Winter
Winter Wonderland No More? Climate & Northeastern Forests
Climate change is altering winter weather in the Northeast, leading to less snow and more ice. Northeastern forests, and the resources they provide, need snow to stay healthy. And there is evidence that ice storms – the most destructive form of winter weather – will become more frequent and severe under changing climate conditions.
The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is set to host a free virtual science conversation on the effects of climate change on winters, with a focus on consequences for forest ecosystems, on Wednesday, December 9th. [Read more…] about Winter Wonderland No More? Climate & Northeastern Forests
Fall Trout Stocking on Long Island Complete
DEC Region 1 has completed the fall trout stocking of waters throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. A total of 7,850 brown trout were released in late October and early November, according to DEC. [Read more…] about Fall Trout Stocking on Long Island Complete