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Families and Farms of Columbia County

October 4, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

A Columbia County farm (courtesy Columbia County Historical Society)In the Hudson Valley agriculture has played an immense role in shaping communities. The Columbia County Historical Society presents, “Families and Farms of Columbia County,” a look at historic farmsteads, three talks focusing on family farms and the varied tools and outbuildings needed on a farmstead in the Hudson Valley. [Read more…] about Families and Farms of Columbia County

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Events, Food, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: Columbia County Historical Society

Wild Ginseng Bust in Schoharie County Leads to Charges

September 28, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

American ginseng plant with fruitAmerican ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is a herbaceous perennial in the ivy family, commonly used as an herb in traditional Chinese medicine.

It is native to eastern North America, although it is also cultivated in China. Since the 18th century, American ginseng (P. quinquefolius) has been primarily exported to Asia, where it is highly valued. [Read more…] about Wild Ginseng Bust in Schoharie County Leads to Charges

Filed Under: Food, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature Tagged With: Crime and Justice, ECOs, Ginseng, Herbal Plants, Native Plants, Richmondville, Schoharie County

Please Support New York Almanack’s Annual Fundraising Today

September 24, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

New York Almanack delivers to you each day. We receive no public funds – we’re supported only by readers like you.

We need your help!  Please DONATE to our annual fundraising campaign to keep New York Almanack publishing. [Read more…] about Please Support New York Almanack’s Annual Fundraising Today

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Books, Capital-Saratoga, Events, Food, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New Exhibits, New York City, Recreation, Western NY

The Inevitable First Frost

September 23, 2023 by Tom Kalinowski Leave a Comment

First FrostIt is inevitable. Regardless of how nice the summer has been, a time comes in September when the first frost of the season coats every exposed surface with a layer of ice crystals and brings about the official end of the growing season. [Read more…] about The Inevitable First Frost

Filed Under: Food, Nature Tagged With: amphibians, fall, frogs, gardening, insects, snakes, weather

Wildlife Gone Wild: Animal Intoxication

September 22, 2023 by Paul Hetzler Leave a Comment

Animal intoxicationHumans take pride in their unique, perhaps exalted, place among creatures. We’re the only animal that can point to triumphs like space travel, nerve gas, for-profit prisons, and plastic-filled oceans. Until recent times, we also thought we stood alone in our taste for addling our brains with drugs. Alas, we can no longer claim that distinction:  Dolphins, dogs, wallabies, waxwings, and loads of other species like to get loaded. [Read more…] about Wildlife Gone Wild: Animal Intoxication

Filed Under: Food, Nature Tagged With: birds, dolphins, Fruit, liquor, Marine Life, pets, small mammals, Wildlife

Boquet River Farm Easement Protects Salmon Fishery

September 21, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Aerial view of intact forests along the North Branch of the Boquet River on the Ben Wever Farm property (provided by Adirondack Land Trust/Becca Halter)294 acres of farmland with more than two miles of natural forest along the Boquet River and associated tributaries, have been brought under a permanent conservation easement in a deal between the Adirondack Land Trust and the landowners, the Gillilland family.

The Boquet River, a major tributary of Lake Champlain that drops 2,700 feet over its 47-mile course from the Adirondack High Peaks to the lake, provides critical spawning habitat for salmon and other native fish. [Read more…] about Boquet River Farm Easement Protects Salmon Fishery

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Food, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondack Dams, Adirondack Land Trust, Adirondacks, Boquet River, Easements, fish, Fisheries, fishing, Great Lakes Fishery Commission, High Peaks, Lake Champlain, Lake Champlain Basin Program, local farms, Nature Conservancy, New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission, Salmon

Abenaki Land Link Harvest Festival Set for Saturday

September 20, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Events, Food, History, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Abenaki, Abenaki Land Link Project, Nulhegan Band of Coosuk

Illegal Commercialization of Trout Charges Filed

September 19, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Food, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Crime and Justice, Deerpark, ECOs, fish, fishing, Neversink River, Orange County, Trout

4-H Clubs & Victory Gardens During World War Two

September 16, 2023 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

US Govt Office of War Information - US Govt Printing Office Victory Garden poster from 1945First promoted during World War One, War Gardens or Victory Gardens provided American citizens an opportunity to assist with the war effort. Americans were encouraged to produce their own food by planting vegetable gardens in their backyards, churchyards, city parks, and playgrounds.

According to the 1919 pamphlet War Gardening and Home Storage of Vegetables, the War Gardens of America produced food “which helped establish the balance of power between starvation and abundance” in Europe during the final two years of the war. [Read more…] about 4-H Clubs & Victory Gardens During World War Two

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Food, History Tagged With: 4-H, gardening, local farms, Saratoga County, World War Two

Fort Ticonderoga’s Heritage, Harvest, & Horse Festival Sept 30th

September 12, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Fort Ticonderoga Heritage, Harvest, and Horse FestivalFort Ticonderoga, surrounded by magnificent autumn backdrops of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains, will present the Annual Heritage, Harvest, & Horse Festival on Saturday, September 30, 2023.  A full day of autumn fun will be set amidst the fall flowers of King’s Garden, a heritage apple orchard, and the beautiful landscape of the mountains and Lake Champlain. [Read more…] about Fort Ticonderoga’s Heritage, Harvest, & Horse Festival Sept 30th

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, Food, History Tagged With: Fort Ticonderoga

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