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The UDC's raft trip fosters appreciation and good stewardship for one of the area's most prized natural resources.

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Upper Delaware Council’s (UDC) 38th annual Family Raft Trip attracted 30 guests on August 2 to paddle the Upper Delaware River from Narrowsburg to the Ten Mile River Access. … more

8/11/26

We followed the steps in his project book to begin making a napkin holder. Excellent for a younger woodworker's Cloverbud project: simple cuts, small but manageable pieces.

Nailed it!

*Cough, cough*… Safety first. At least for my first priority, which at this moment was not myself. In the swirling basement dust illuminated by the ceiling lights, I kept my safety squints engaged … more

By HUNTER HILL | 8/11/26

Clear skies, community spirit at River Run

CALLICOON, NY — Under clearing skies and ideal morning temperatures, Callicoon welcomed runners, walkers and supporters from near and far for the 28th annual Delaware Youth Center (DYC) River Run … more

Contributed by the DYC RIVER RUN | 8/4/26

It’s not really the score I am after when I step onto the course. It’s that smell of fresh air, putting trust in my body, and playing a game to pass the time away. It's nice to focus on something difficult, play a sport by yourself or with friends and family, all while being outside.

It’s tee time

Summer is really the only season for golf in my opinion, around here at least. My parents and many other folks in this area move south in the winter and play golf year round. But for … more

By EVAN PADUA | 8/4/26

A nice Home Pool brown, ready to net and release.

Night on the Camp Pool

There are times when I have to remind myself that sometimes there are pools that, upon initial observation, are actually better than they appear. That is exactly what happened when we moved our … more

By TONY BONAVIST | 8/4/26

This is a male bullfrog, because the glandular folds wrap around behind the tympanum but do not extend laterally down each side of the back. Its color is usually more solid than that of a green frog. This individual is showing the pronounced hip or ilial bones that give the “swayback” appearance. Fully grown, well-fed bullfrogs are as big as softballs; they are the biggest frog you will see in the region.

Summer frog lookalikes

Anyone who has gone near a pond or lake during the summer has seen a green frog by the shore at some point. The caveat is that there are two different species of frogs that are green in color. Though … more

By SCOTT RANDO | 8/4/26

Bobby Morgan, co-owner of the Paupack Blueberry Farm shares the joy of blueberry picking.

The joy of growing blueberries

HAWLEY, PA — In May, Bobby Morgan, co-owner of the Paupack Blueberry Farm in Paupack, gave an informative presentation to the Country Gardeners filled with humor, quips and stories about growing … more

By THE COUNTRY GARDENERS | 7/28/26

This is a mating pair of common bluet damselflies perched in some aquatic vegetation. This is the initial stage when the male (at top) grabs the female with claspers at the rear of his abdomen. The female will soon swing her abdomen to the male’s sperm storage spot, located where the thorax and abdomen meet, forming a wheel or heart shape to complete the transfer of sperm.

Summer shoreline sightings

On a mild summer morning this week, I went to visit the shore of a nearby lake. The sun was out and it wasn’t too warm yet. I heard some birds, including a couple of red-shouldered hawks and a … more

By SCOTT RANDO | 7/22/26

DHC offers walk, volunteer training

BEACH LAKE, PA — The Delaware Highlands Conservancy (DHC) will hold the following programs at the Van Scott Nature Reserve (571 Perkins Pond Road). Most events require advance registration. For … more

7/22/26

The hiking trails at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) offer a chance to be surrounded by the wonder and beauty of our natural world.

PEEC is more than field trips

DINGMANS FERRY, PA — When people mention the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), it is often with the words “I went on a field trip there when I was in school. It was the best field … more

By PEEC | 7/22/26

Fat brown trout, like the one shown, are the result of a fish diet, such as sawbellies.

The impact of sawbellies on Catskill Reservoir brown trout fisheries

I do not know when sawbellies (aka alewife herring) first became a food source for brown trout in the DEP’s Catskill reservoirs, but it has been a very long time. For example, I recall visiting the … more

By TONY BONAVIST | 7/22/26

Photo taken from the Darbytown access looking toward Narrowsburg.

Step outside and listen

We all have our favorite songs or instruments we enjoy listening to. That exact sound, or melody of certain songs, brings back those nostalgic feelings or distinct memories. I want to showcase the … more

By EVAN PADUA | 7/22/26

Work safely outdoors

ONLINE — For those looking to learn evidence-based strategies to prevent vector bites, practice safe outdoor work, and communicate protective measures effectively across diverse settings, Penn … more

7/20/26

How to manage manure

HONESDALE, PA — Penn State Extension is offering two Manure Management Essentials workshops this summer to help farmers and agricultural professionals improve manure management practices, maximize … more

7/14/26

DHC announces scholarship recipient

REGION — The Delaware Highlands Conservancy (DHC) has awarded the annual Vanessa Joy Van Gorder Memorial Scholarship for $2,500 to Elizabeth Bailey, a 2026 graduate of Delaware Valley High School. … more

7/14/26

Is there any flower more dramatic than the bee balm?

The burgundy blaze of bee balm

There is a color I associate with July, and you could say it is heralded by the bright crimson bursts of Independence Day. Throughout this month, some of the local flora and fauna come into their own … more

By HUNTER HILL | 7/14/26

Common milkweed is well known to attract monarch butterflies; monarch caterpillars require milkweed as a food source in order to survive. However, milkweed attracts other insects as well. Insect pollinators, such as this honeybee, are attracted to the small flowers that appear on milkweed around June. In addition to pollinators, insects such as the milkweed bug and oleander aphids can be seen on milkweed plants as they forage on them.

Pollination in the wild

It’s near the end of June, and some spring field trips have sent me far and wide across the landscape of eastern PA. There are a fair number of return visits to given places over the course of … more

By SCOTT RANDO | 7/7/26

Fishing the ‘Big D’

That’s what my friends Willie and Del called it. And of course, what they called the Big D is actually the main stem of the Delaware River, which begins in the Village of Hancock at the confluence … more

By TONY BONAVIST | 7/7/26

Being outside for more than 24 hours with your spouse, kids and dogs is a nice way to feel free and enjoy a new area.

It’s time for a camping trip!

Our region offers a variety of great camping options within a few hours of our home area. You can hike or walk to a camping spot, and car camping sites are all over public land in New York and … more

By EVAN PADUA | 7/7/26

Fly agaric mushrooms typically fruit on the ground. This one found a temporary home on the forest floor near a small birdhouse that rests on a tree stump in my yard.

Know your neighbors

A bright yellow disc emerged as if by magic in my woodland yard following recent rains. Its luminous glow against the dark forest terrain caught my eye and encouraged closer inspection of this new … more

By SANDY LONG | 6/30/26

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