Bear complaints on the rise
A spike in bear encounters has prompted the state Department of Environmental Conservation to encourage cooperation from area communities, particularly Woodstock and Shandaken.
Nature
Redwoods in Kingston
Meet the Metasequoia, your giant neighbors on Academy Green.
Wallkill Valley Land Trust receives grant for Joppenbergh habitat restoration
The $18,500 grant will be used to manage invasive species.
What is the future for zoos?
Friday, May 4: The Cary Institute hosts a discussion with Dan Ashe, president of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, and Dennis Kelly, former director of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.
Catskills Great Outdoor Expo in Kingston
Saturday, May 5: See what the Catskills have to offer. Presenters will include hiking clubs, paddling outfitters, climbing guides, skiing/mountain biking centers, gear outfitters, cultural attractions, local trail-food producers and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Sporting clubs fought to protect Hudson Valley’s rivers and streams throughout the 20th Century
While issues such as gun control, the proposed Belleayre Resort project, and the Ashokan Rail Trail tend to polarize local residents, it’s instructive to be reminded that people on both sides of these controversies have always had a love of the land and nature as their primary motivation.
Birdwatchers get ready for The Big Sit
Saturday, May 5: It’s a creative (and slightly competitive) birding challenge, in which participants are required to stay within a 17-foot circle and identify as many species of birds as possible within a 24-hour period.
Fighting dirty: Wallkill River Summit discusses ways to fight river pollution
While the Wallkill is likely never going to be as bad off as the Cuyahoga River in Ohio, which actually caught fire in 1969, it’s got more than enough problems of its own, including harmful algae blooms.
New plans for Catskills recreation are taking shape
New plans to expand mountain bike and cross country ski trails throughout the Catskills are coming forth this spring in the form of a proposed revision to the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s Unit Management Plan for more than 6,106 acres of forest preserve lands in the Shandaken Wild Forest.
Celebrations planned for Earth Day in Woodstock
Woodstock will mark the 48th Earth Day with a community event, presentation, films, and an interfaith event dedicated to reconnecting with nature.