Yogi and the fat lady: Trout season’s last day
Unlike opening day, there are no more tomorrows, no more redoes nor reruns, no more second chances; it’s now or never
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This park near the Hudson is a great place to spot bald eagles
The 270-acre park is a rich estuarine habitat, particularly for birds. It’s a great place to spot bald eagles, and home to thriving populations of red-winged blackbirds, mallard and black ducks, herons and kingfishers.
Saugerties conversation series asks big questions
The Saugerties Reformed Church is hosting a series of talks intended for “Nones and Dones,” those without a religious affiliation or those who are simply “done;” who used to have an affiliation but no longer do because of doubts or negative experiences.
Universe or polyverse? Finishing up the quantum business
It’s now reasonable to conclude that consciousness and the so-called external universe are one and the same.
Ice storm lecture this Friday at Millbrook’s Cary Institute
Research suggests that ice storms are on the rise in the Northeast due to climate change. Destructive and unpredictable, these storms affect forest ecosystems, altering everything from the composition of trees to water quality. Despite their role in sculpting forests, scientific understanding of ice storms has been limited, because researchers can’t predict when and where they will next occur.
Dutchess County couple preserves 81 acres of woods and wetlands
“For over 25 years we have enjoyed viewing the wildlife and natural scenery of the property. It was a playground for our children and has provided us with warmth (firewood) each year. With Winnakee Land Trust’s assistance, we now can be assured that the natural beauty and resources of our property will be protected in perpetuity.”
Non-profit, CrossFit-style fitness venture takes up residence in New Paltz church hall
Set up inside the nearly 1,500-square-foot fellowship hall at the Lutheran Church on South Manheim Boulevard, the fitness center is a joint venture started by a collective of like-minded individuals who all used to work out at CrossFit 299 in Highland before that business closed its doors. Wishing to continue their training in each other’s company but without a place to go, the idea for a self-run gym was born.
Nature Walk: Last of the leaves that won’t last
These trees keep their leaves the longest.
On the Rocks: The new Kaaterskill Falls trail
The DEC last year set about on a plan to completely revamp the whole trail system in the Kaaterskill Falls vicinity. In this first in a series of columns about the trail, we look at the history of one of the most popular natural destinations in the Catskills.
This week’s supermoon will be the biggest in nearly 70 years
Supermoons can appear up to 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than mere normal moons.