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Rebuilding Otsego Lake’s Ecosystem: DEC and SUNY team up to restore whitefish habitat

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has partnered with SUNY Cobleskill and SUNY Oneonta to construct three artificial spawning reefs in Otsego Lake. These reefs aim to … more

DEC offers Becoming an Outdoors-Woman programming

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) and Beyond BOW are programs designed to teach women outdoor skills. These programs provide women with information, encouragement, and hands-on instruction in outdoor … more

What to do with batteries

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, … more

Birding for All: Pioneering accessibility in nature Jan. 17

Join Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) Friday, Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom, for a presentation on Birdability’s initiatives to enhance access and inclusivity for birders with disabilities … more

New York Deer Hunters, Don’t Miss Out!

There is still time to participate and get up to $60 back on your purchase of lead-free ammunition for the 2024-25 deer season. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is … more

Feed wild birds safely and responsibly

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 … more

The Dos and Don’ts of tagging a deer

For the 2024-25 hunting season DEC modernized the hunting license printing process by changing the paper used for hunting licenses and tags from special stock synthetic paper to plain paper. This … more

Recycle Right NY—Packaging Materials

Feeling overwhelmed by all the different packaging materials that arrive with your deliveries? You’re not alone. Navigating what can and can’t be recycled can be confusing. Here’s a … more

Renew Empire Pass for the 2025 Season

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced that online renewals for the 2025 Empire Pass are now available through March 31, 2025. By renewing online, … more

Volunteers sought for winter raptor survey

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 4 is seeking volunteers to participate in DEC’s Winter Raptor Survey. The survey is designed to identify habitats used by … more

Local Audubon Chapter to lead Christmas bird counts

The annual Christmas Bird Count, begun in 1900, is the oldest and one of the largest citizen science projects in the Western Hemisphere. This will be our local Audubon Chapter’s 56th year of … more

Be on the Lookout: Japanese Barberry

The bright red berries of this thorny shrub are especially striking this time of year, after the leaves have fallen from the surrounding trees. Once established, this invasive plant can quickly take … more
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