On Thursday, July 18, at 7:00 p.m., Katharine Preston will discuss her book, Field with a view: science and faith in a time of climate change at the Essex Library. Drawing from her ecological and theological training, Katharine will invite us to think deeply about the human … [Read more...] about Katharine Preston to discuss “Field with a view” on July 18
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NYSDEC Launches Web Map/Reporting System for Harmful Algal Blooms (THE SUN)
"A new map — updated online daily — will help summer swimmers, boaters, hikers and paddlers track harmful algal blooms (HABs) in lakes, ponds and rivers around the region.The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation launched the “NYHABS” reporting system last … [Read more...] about NYSDEC Launches Web Map/Reporting System for Harmful Algal Blooms (THE SUN)
Panel Discussion on the Tick Crisis in the Adirondacks at the Whallonsburg Grange June 25
Many of us know someone who has been sick or faced major medical complications from tick bites. With an estimated 52,000 new cases of Lyme disease in New York State in 2017 and new tick-borne diseases appearing, the concern about ticks is growing. Despite this urgent public … [Read more...] about Panel Discussion on the Tick Crisis in the Adirondacks at the Whallonsburg Grange June 25
Edible Plants Workshop in Clinton County
Red Clover (Credit: Pixabay) Join Dr. Michael Burgess, a faculty member in the Biological Sciences Department at SUNY Plattsburgh and learn about wild edible plants on a hike through the school’s Rugar Woods, on Saturday, June 15.The hike will begin at 9 am at the SUNY … [Read more...] about Edible Plants Workshop in Clinton County
Champlain Valley Explorations
I had the great pleasure of meeting up with John Davis, Executive Director of the Rewilding Institute and Tricia Bhatia, Coordinator, of the Eddy Foundation recently to explore the trails and lodging opportunities from Westport to Willsboro as I map out a viable and appealing … [Read more...] about Champlain Valley Explorations