New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton has announced DEC’s annual youth turkey hunting weekend be April 25-26. The youth turkey hunt for junior … more

Give back to the lands you love. I Love My Park Day is Saturday, May 2 at locations across New York state. Join thousands of volunteers in caring for our public lands, state parks, historic sites, … more

Adventuring in a group can bring added excitement to any outdoor activity. If you’re hiking, wildlife watching, or otherwise getting outside this spring, going with a group can add an additional … more

As the Catskill high peaks shake off winter, the Catskill Mountain Club is preparing a new slate of guided hikes, continuing a two-decade tradition of volunteer-led outings across the region’s … more

With spring settling across the Susquehanna Valley, the Adirondack Mountain Club Susquehanna Chapter invites residents to step outdoors, offering a May calendar that blends guided hikes with … more

When you can’t do the rock walk or find logs to use as stepping stones to navigate through muddy areas, the next best option is to embrace the mud. Trying to avoid a mud puddle by going around … more

The trees are budding, the grass is green, and birds can be heard all around. Spring is finally in full swing. While winter can be a quieter season, New York is seeing the return of its migratory … more

Air pollution occurs when pollutants from sources like cars, factories, power plants, and heating systems are released into the air. Some common air pollutants are carbon monoxide (CO), carbon … more

ONEONTA -   AThe Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club is inviting residents outdoors—with a full slate of May hikes designed for both casual walkers and more ambitious trekkers. … more

A Ruffed Grouse - commonly known as a partridge, wood chicken, thunder chicken, or drummer - steps with quiet confidence across a mossy stone in the Red Kill Valley near Fleischmanns, making its … more

As we look forward to the warming temperatures and springtime activities, let’s also think about how we can keep our air clean so we can all enjoy it. One way to do this is to abide by the annual … more

Did you know that sanitizing your bird feeder helps limit the spread of disease? It is good practice to clean your bird feeders regularly. Several diseases are commonly spread at bird feeders. … more