Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the latest…
The Little Free Library on the Appalachian Trail
If you are a regular hiker on the Appalachian Trail, then you already know about The Pawling Library's Little Free…
DEC Confirms Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease in Putnam and Orange County Deer
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today confirmed that several white-tailed deer in the towns of Nelsonville…
DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY…
n Virtual Summer Camp Begins July 21
Greenwich, Conn. — July 10, 2020 — Even though many summer camps are closed this year, curious young minds still…
DEC Announces Addition of 241 Acres to Catskill Forest Preserve
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the acquisition of 241 acres in the…
DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental…
EC Issues Guidance to Reduce Bear Conflicts
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today encouraged New Yorkers to reduce the potential for…
Be a Better Gardener, Gardening with Children
By Thomas Christopher At this time of social distancing, many of our normal family activities have gone by the…
Team effort to save black bear hit on Route 44
24 April 2020 NEW YORK STATE POLICE Major Michael J. Drake Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Pleasant Valley, New York –…
Be a Better Gardener,Some Tips from a Seed-Starting Pro
When seedlings have produced their first mature-type leaves, they can be gently lifted from the seed-starting pot and replanted individually…
Be a better Gardener, Tallamy’s Nature’s Best Hope; How Home Gardeners Can Help Stop Ecosystem Collapse
By Thomas Christopher Douglas Tallamy has published a new book, Nature’s Best Hope, and I’m…
Here’s the Dirt on Companion Planting
The Three Sisters: squash, corn, and climbing beans. Photo: Christian Guthier/Flickr By Thomas Christopher Sometimes common knowledge, what…
DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY…
Statewide Multi-Use Trails Plan Bill Signed by Governor
ALBANY, NY – Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) today joined Assemblymember Patricia Fahy to praise Governor Andrew Cuomo for…
