In a review for the Adirondack Explorer, Ed Kanze wrote that The Snake and the Salamander, a wonderfully illustrated book about reptiles and amphibians, โnot only abounds in solid science, but it does so with contagious passion.โ His opinion … [Read more...] about Retired DEC scientist wins award for book on reptiles, amphibians
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DEC: We had to kill moose
State officials felt they had no choice but to kill an injured moose that had been hanging out in the Ausable River in Wilmington Notch, according to David Winchell, a spokesman for the Department of Environmental Conservation. โThe primary factor … [Read more...] about DEC: We had to kill moose
It looks like an early fall
As I often do, I climbed Baker Mountain on my lunch hour today and was surprised by the amount of leaves that already have come down. As you can see from the photo above, the trail was covered in places. It struck me as a little early to see so … [Read more...] about It looks like an early fall
Garden Club members to gather in Adirondacks
Conservation leaders from the Garden Club of America will be meeting in the Adirondacks over the next week and discussing a variety of issues with environmentalists, scientists, local farmers, and others. Nancy Howard, a former owner of the … [Read more...] about Garden Club members to gather in Adirondacks
Adirondack Invasive Species Awareness Week
We all need to learn more about the ecological risks posed by invasive species. There is no better time than next week, when the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program will be coordinating a series of activities to raise awareness of the problem. … [Read more...] about Adirondack Invasive Species Awareness Week
DEC confirms falcon nesting
Notice to rock climbers: the state Department of Environmental Conservation has confirmed that peregrine falcons are nesting on Upper Washbowl Cliff near Chapel Pond and on the Nose on the main face of Poke-o-Moonshine Mountain. The nesting location … [Read more...] about DEC confirms falcon nesting