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Adirondacker switches gears on aid to Ukraine

By Kris Parker

Fundraising efforts going to buy needed medical equipment, amid dwindling support

Timothy Barnett, first director of The Nature Conservancy, Adirondack Chapter, has died

By James Odato

Known for working with environmentalists, community leaders and land barons, Timothy Barnett conserved 500,000 acres in the Adirondacks.

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Ask A Scientist:  DEC Air Pollution Meteorologist Bob Gaza 

By Megan Plete Postol

Meet one of the scientists charged with monitoring air quality for the Adirondacks and surrounding regions

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Brenda Valentine: the community advocate every town needs

By Izania Gonzalez

One woman’s retirement has become over 15 years of dedication to Indian Lake

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Like father, like son

By Jamie Organski

Career at Kodak inspired Gardners' generational love of black and white photography

Adirondack skies missing Long Lake legend

By Times Union

Thomas Helms, a pilot, professor and fixture of life in the Adirondack Mountains, died last month at 76. His pontoon boats on Long Lake and in the skies above were a common site.

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Adirondack trail work is in his DNA

By Mike Lynch

Tony Goodwin looks back on seven decades blazing literal trails throughout the park

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Hummingbird research: Banding the tiniest of birds

By Mike Lynch

Ted Hicks, who is the Crown Point Bird Banding Station Coordindator, bands hummingbirds from May to August.

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Meet a woman dedicated to helping turtles

By Chloe Bennett

Wildlife rehabilitator has shaped her life around patching shells of turtles who have been hit by cars or sustained other injuries

DEC’s Bureau of Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health Research Scientist Jessica Cancelliere

ASK A SCIENTIST: Invasive Species 

By Megan Plete Postol

DEC’s Bureau of Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health Research Scientist Jessica Cancelliere

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