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Stories written under the Editorial Staff byline are drawn from press releases and other notices. Submit your news to New York Almanack here.

Oneida Community Mansion House Classic Car Show

May 29, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Oneida Community Mansion House's Car ShowThe Oneida Community Mansion House, a historic house and museum that was once the home of the Oneida Community, a religiously-based socialist Utopian group led by John Humphrey Noyes, will host a classic car show on June 3rd. Organized by the Sherrill-Kenwood Classic Car Club, the show will feature 22 different judged classes in categories such as: Model Ts, Corvettes, Volkswagens, Tractors, and more. [Read more…] about Oneida Community Mansion House Classic Car Show

Filed Under: Events, History, Western NY Tagged With: Oneida Community Mansion House

Oneida County History Center Seeks Historical Hall of Fame Nominations

May 29, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Oneida County History CenterOneida County History Center is seeking nominations for the 2023 Historical Hall of Fame and Living Legends Awards. This award honors outstanding members of the community, past and present, for their service as leaders, pioneers, and advocates, and for their efforts in furthering the region’s industries, culture, and educational opportunities. [Read more…] about Oneida County History Center Seeks Historical Hall of Fame Nominations

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, History, Mohawk Valley Tagged With: Oneida County History Center

Clean Energy: Community Benefits of NYS, Federal Policies

May 29, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

clean energy conferenceThe Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) has announced the return of the regional economic nonprofit’s Clean Energy Conference on June 1st and 2nd. Presented in partnership with the Mohawk Valley Clean Energy Team, this year’s conference will explore community incentives, opportunities and challenges related to recent state and federal policies. [Read more…] about Clean Energy: Community Benefits of NYS, Federal Policies

Filed Under: Events, Nature, Western NY Tagged With: Adirondack North Country Association, Conferences

Adirondack Pollinator Festival June 3rd

May 29, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

adirondack pollinator festivalAdkAction’s Adirondack Pollinator Project will host their 6th annual Native Plant Sale and Pollinator Festival on Saturday, June 3rd at the Uihlein Farm Greenhouse in Lake Placid, Essex County NY. [Read more…] about Adirondack Pollinator Festival June 3rd

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, Nature Tagged With: AdkAction

New York State 250th Commemoration Field Guide Released

May 29, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

New York State 250th Commemoration Field Guide2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the foundational document of the revolution that occurred between 1774 and 1783 and resulted in the creation of the United States of America. What is now the State of New York played an immense and vital role in both the Revolutionary Era and the subsequent 250 years of American history. [Read more…] about New York State 250th Commemoration Field Guide Released

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Events, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: America's 250th Anniversary, APHNYS, New York State Museum, Office of State History

Lake Champlain Basin Program Launches Meet the Scientist Video Series

May 28, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

meet the scientistThe Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP), working with Peregrine Productions, has launched Meet the Scientist, a new video series that spotlights scientists who are working to better understand the water quality, ecology, and history of Lake Champlain and its watershed. [Read more…] about Lake Champlain Basin Program Launches Meet the Scientist Video Series

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Lake Champlain, Lake Champlain Basin Program, nature

Ancient Stories, Great Floods, and Earth’s Climate

May 28, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Ancient Stories, Great Floods, and the Future of Earth’s ClimateThe Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies will host “Ancient Stories, Great Floods, and the Future of Earth’s Climate,” a virtual lecture with Ben Strauss, CEO and Chief Scientist at Climate Central, set for Friday, June 2nd. [Read more…] about Ancient Stories, Great Floods, and Earth’s Climate

Filed Under: Events, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature Tagged With: Cary Institute

My Adirondacks: A Photo Contest For Kids 5-17

May 28, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

"look at nature through a hand lens" by Anne StuzinAdirondack Life and Adirondack Land Trust have announce “My Adirondacks,” a project that invites kids, ages 5 to 17, to photograph an aspect of the natural world within the Adirondack Park and share why it matters to them. [Read more…] about My Adirondacks: A Photo Contest For Kids 5-17

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Nature Tagged With: Adirondack Land Trust, Adirondack Life

Man Plans 200+ Mile Otsego County Thru-Hike for Charity

May 28, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Tom WalshTom Walsh, a 65-year-old hiker and cancer survivor, is planning to walk to all 20 state forests in Otsego County as well as five Otsego Land Trust conservation areas on a continuous thru-hike that will cover more than 200 miles. Starting from his home in Worcester, NY on or about June 1, the hike will take him through all 24 Otsego County towns. [Read more…] about Man Plans 200+ Mile Otsego County Thru-Hike for Charity

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Arnold Lake State Forest, Basswood Pond State Forest, Bear Swamp State Forest, Calhoun Creek State Forest, Cherry Valley State Forest, Compton Bridge Conservation Area, Decatur State Forest, Exeter State Forest, Fetterley Forest Conservation Area, General Jacob Morris State Forest, Greenough Road Conservation Area, Hartwick State Forest, hiking, Honey Hill State Forest, Hooker Mountain State Forest, Lordsland Preserve, Maple Valley State Forest, Milford State Forest, Otsego County, Otsego Land Trust, Otsego Outdoors, Parslow Road Conservation Area, Plainfield State Forest, R. Milton Hick Memorial State Forest, Roseboom State Forest, South Hill State Forest, Susquehanna State Forest, Texas Schoolhouse State Forest, Wagner Farm State Forest

Hatchery Highlight: South Otselic Fish Hatchery

May 28, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

South Otselic Fish HatcheryThe South Otselic Fish Hatchery is located in South Otselic, about 15 miles west of Sherburne.in Chenango County, and raises walleye and brook trout. [Read more…] about Hatchery Highlight: South Otselic Fish Hatchery

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Cayuga Lake, Chenango County, DEC, fish, Fisheries, South Otselic Fish Hatchery, Trout, Wildlife

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