The annual Christmas Bird Count, begun in 1900, is the oldest and one of the largest citizen science projects in the Western Hemisphere. The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society chapter will be … more

This holiday season, think about your unwanted batteries. Every battery deserves a home, but they don’t belong in your garbage or recycling bin. Bring rechargeables back to their first home, the … more

Did you know that around 4.6 million pounds of wrapping paper is produced in the U.S. each year, and half of it ends up in landfills? That is the weight of the Statue of Liberty, ten times over. … more

On Dec. 21, with windchill temperatures hovering around zero, a winter hike in the Catskills took a dangerous turn. At 5:50 p.m., Ulster County 911 contacted Ray Brook dispatch seeking forest … more

Bright, beautiful, and beneficial to native insect and wildlife, the fruits of winterberry (Ilex verticillate) are an early harbinger of winter. A member of the holly family, winterberry drops its … more

Are you a new waterfowl hunter looking for public land to scout? Or a seasoned waterfowl hunter thinking of finding a new place to spend the second split? Try exploring DEC’s new “Places to Hunt … more

For those inclined to greet the new year outdoors, the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club is offering a January schedule that blends gentle winter hikes with community gatherings, … more

Even though deer hunting seasons have ended in much of the Northern Zone, there are still many opportunities to fill your deer tags (especially antlerless deer tags) through special and extended … more

Red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) have characteristic red fur, black “stockings” on their legs, and bushy, white-tipped tails (although their coats have some color variation). Males are generally larger … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that late bow and muzzleloader deer hunting seasons will reopen throughout most of New York’s Southern Zone from Dec. 26 … more

For many birdwatchers in New York, this is an exciting time of year—backyard bird feeders can go back up! To avoid conflicts with bears, DEC highly recommends only feeding birds when bears are … more

Small game seasons—including pheasant season—are still open throughout many areas of the state, providing a great opportunity to keep enjoying the outdoors and go hunting. Pheasant stocking is … more