DEC and its partners at Cornell are implementing surveys as part of the third Breeding Bird Atlas, currently entering its final field season. Volunteer landowners are needed to provide access for … more

WALTON - A retired Walton couple, Bob and Maxine Locherer, have taken their love of the outdoors and Walton to the trails, hills and rail beds in and around Walton. They have formed a “Walking … more

Everyone aboard boats less than 21 feet in length, including rowboats, canoes, and kayaks, must wear a life jacket while underway between Nov. 1 and May 1. Dressing in layers is also recommended to … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) launched a new podcast, “DEC Does What?!” Each episode will feature conversations with DEC experts about the … more

DELHI - Delaware County Economic Development Committee members discussed the extension of the state’s youth hunting program, Wednesday, April 3. A resolution will be presented to Delaware … more

On Monday, April 8 starting just after 3 p.m., a total solar eclipse will pass through about one third of New York state, from the southwest corner near the Pennsylvania border through to the … more

Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) announces the 2024 Summer Youth Program Season – providing fun, hands-on experiences in natural science and environmental education through field … more

April is National Safe Digging Month and UDig NY urges Upstate New York homeowners to take an important step to protect themselves and their communities. Digging without knowing the approximate … more

The April meeting of The Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be held on Monday, April 8 at The Plains Senior Living Center at 163 Heritage Place in Oneonta. This meeting will be held in the … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced bear hunters harvested an estimated 1,356 black bears (Ursus americanus) during the 2023 hunting seasons. Though rarely seen by … more

The field trip to Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, Saturday, March 23 has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 6. Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Board Director Chris DeCesare will lead the birding … more