Celebrate Earth Day at PEEC 

DINGMANS FERRY, PA — All are invited to Earth Day at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), observed on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can learn about sustainable …
The curious case of the conscious carbon

Editor’s note: In the following excerpt, from “Build Beyond Zero: New Ideas for Carbon Smart Architecture” ©2022, co-authors Bruce King and Chris Magwood take a break from …

Clean up Milford

MILFORD, PA — On Saturday, April 20, the Milford Clean-Up Day will take place starting at 10 a.m. Participants are asked to meet at the Community House at Broad and Harford Streets. …

Lake Huntington News

April showers and green shoots

April arrived with a splash of rain (or lots of rain and snow), a burst of green and a whirlwind of activity. From the morning chirps of birds to the busy preparations of spring activities, …
Narrowsburg News

Keep safe out there!

One of the great things about writing this column since 1784 when it was called The Fort Delaware Dispatch, is that people share ideas. “Oooh! I know what your next column should be …
Honesdale News

Flower arrangements for a season full of holidays

HAWLEY, PA — November was a very special month for all the members of the Country Gardeners’ Club because they celebrated their 30th anniversary.   Nobody would have expected that …
Seniors
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Regular exercise offers a multitude of benefits for people with Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that steals cognitive capacity and movement control, is a foe that can be better fought given new research and treatment.  …
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Sustainability
Research: Heat affects the immune system

WORLDWIDE — Short-term exposure to higher heat could increase inflammation and interfere with normal immune system functions in the body, a recent study found. This might, in turn, increase …

Upper Delaware BioBlitz to be held in June

BOYDS MILLS, PA — Want to experience the diversity of life in a parcel of land? Want to meet scientists and amateur naturalists? Those scientists and naturalists will be participating in …

Recovery

NAMI Northeast PA schedules support groups

NORTHEAST PA — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) chapter in Northeast PA has scheduled support groups for people living with mental illness as well as family, friends and …
Looking Back
Hon. Judith Smith Kaye

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting an exceptional woman and celebrated judge: The Hon. Judith Ann Smith Kaye, born on August 4, 1938 in Monticello, NY.  Judith was …

Community living stories
Ashokan Center to hold first Earth Fest

OLIVEBRIDGE, NY — Birds of prey, education and entertainment will be featured at the Ashokan Center from 12 noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 21. It’s all part of the center’s Earth …

Conservation camp scholarships available

LAKE ARIEL, PA — Lacawac Sanctuary is accepting registrations for its summer Conservation Leadership Academy (CLA).   CLA is a week-long residential camp for middle and high …

Be a friend of the environment

REGION — Small changes in daily habits can have a big impact on our environment. Looking to live more sustainably in 2024, but wondering where to start? The New York State Department of …

All in the numbers

Sustainability is a frame of mind. It’s a whole-system view of life on this earth and the intersection of social equity, economic vitality and the environment.  It is achieved not …