Winter is a great time to be outside in New York. Winter hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, snowmobiling, hunting and trapping, and ice fishing are among the most popular activities available to residents … more

A spring bird walk will be led at the Delaware and Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) Sanctuary and Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch 52 Grange Hall Road Spur, Sunday, May 14, beginning at 8 a.m.   … more

Want to involve your students in hands-on learning about the role of trees in ecosystems while participating in conservation? Since 1985, DEC’s School Seedling Program has distributed nearly … more

During the last school year, the Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited sponsored “Trout in the Classroom” projects in five schools in Otsego and Delaware Counties. The Dave Brandt … more

Want to get away from it all? Primitive (or backcountry) camping may be for you. Primitive camping involves camping in a tent or lean-to deep in the woods, away from the hustle and bustle of … more

The seventh annual Beard Buster Turkey contest sponsored by the East Meredith Fish and Game Club May 4 and 5, was well attended with 91 entries. Approximately $2,500 was raised at the event and will … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos has announced that New York bear hunters harvested an estimated 1,318 black bears during the 2022 hunting … more

Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) will host a five-day intensive outdoor and environmental education training June 10 - 14 in Oneonta for college students who are working in summer camp programs … more

Join Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society via Zoom Friday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. for a special presentation with Dr. Roger Masse. The program is free to attend, but registration is required at … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released hunting safety statistics for the 2023 seasons and thanks hunters for their ongoing commitment to following responsible practices to … more

Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society invites local community members to join them in one or more of their upcoming birdwatching field trips this spring. Birders with all levels of experience can attend to … more

Volunteers and sponsors are needed for the third annual Upper Delaware Litter Sweep that will take place in every Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River corridor community starting Earth Day, … more