With chillier days on the horizon and fall activities in full swing, October is the perfect month to celebrate National Firewood Month. Before you build a bonfire under the stars with friends and … more

Kudzu is a semi-woody perennial vine that is invasive to North America. Capable of growing one foot per day, this invasive vine quickly engulfs large areas of trees, shrubs, ground vegetation, and … more

Seed dispersal is the natural method plants use to spread their seeds. Since parent plants cannot easily spread seeds on their own, they have adapted to take advantage of wind, water, and other … more

Bat Week is an annual, international celebration held October 24–31 to raise awareness about bat conservation and the vital roles bats play in our ecosystem. In New York, Bat Week highlights the … more

October in New York brings cool, transitional weather with average statewide highs around 64°F and lows near 45°F to 50°F. Higher elevations, like the Adirondacks and Catskills, face sharper … more

The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS)’s annual charter dinner will be held Friday, Oct. 16, as they celebrate their 58th year. The event will take place at the banquet room of the Sixth Ward … more

MARGARETVILLE - The Meadows Golf Center & All American BBQ will host a free Fall Community Outdoors Day from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, featuring fly fishing, disc golf, family activities, … more

ONEONTA - The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club, which serves Otsego, Delaware and Chenango counties, offers monthly hikes, meetings and longer outings throughout the year. The … more

The Women’s Water Walk will begin Saturday, Sept. 19, at Oquaga Creek State Park with an opening ceremony honoring water, community and the protection of local waterways. The ceremony will … more

ONEONTA — Anglers looking to stock up on fishing gear or find a bargain can stop by the Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited at the Grand & Glorious Fall Fair Sunday, Sept. 13, at Neahwa … more

ONEONTA - The Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited will explore the science behind healthy lakes and cold-water streams at its monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 14, at the Sixth Ward Athletic Club. … more

New York’s black bear hunters can help state wildlife officials monitor the health and size of the state’s bear population simply by sharing a small piece of their harvest. The state … more