Phasmid in Orange County, NY, on the hand of a colleague biologist. ( Photo provided) In the wild: Phasmids It’s that time of year again, when phasmids (from the Latin “Phasm,” meaning “phantom,” “specter,” or “apparition”) appear... Letters to the Editor 18 Oct 2024 | 02:25
”Autumn Mood,” by Liza J. Smith-Simpson. ( Image provided) ARTery Galley’s new exhibit explores ‘The Language of Beauty’ The ARTery Gallery recently announced that two of its members — Marie Liu and Liza J. Smith-Simpson — will be featured in... Entertainment 04 Oct 2024 | 10:34
Factory Falls at Childs Park, Sept. 30. 2024. ( Photo courtesy of NPS) Childs Park set to reopen Oct. 2 On Sept. 30, National Park Service officials announced that George W. Childs Park in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation... Local News 30 Sep 2024 | 12:51
Hike with a forest specialist On Saturday, October 5, Lacawac Sanctuary will be holding a free hike guided by an experienced Forest Specialist from Wayne... Entertainment 28 Sep 2024 | 07:11
The northeast corner of Grey Towers. ( Photo provided) ‘Festival of Wood’ returns to Grey Towers In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Grey Towers National Historic Site will hold The Festival of Wood on Saturday,... Entertainment 25 Sep 2024 | 12:17
A photo of Van Scott Nature Reserve, taken by Claire Shickora. ( Photo courtesy of Delaware Highlands Conservancy) Submissions for Delaware Highlands Conservancy’s juried photo contest begin Aug. 1 The Delaware Highlands Conservancy recently announced its seventh annual juried photo contest for the Upper Delaware River... Local News 04 Jun 2024 | 04:19
Helfand piece: Stoneware plate with glass trees on birch bases. ( Photos provided) ‘A Glimmer of Nature’ opens at ARTery Gallery The ARTery Gallery’s June exhibit, “A Glimmer of Nature,” emphasizes the love of nature through art as retired teachers Scott... Entertainment 29 May 2024 | 10:24
The squirrel speaks: A rebuttal to ‘The Old Man and the Squirrel’ I am a two-year-old squirrel and have lived in the village of Goshen all my life. I reside next to a retired English professor.... Columns 06 Mar 2024 | 03:10
Delaware Valley Action’s Community Engagement Center can be found right down Apple Alley. ( Image by Google Maps) Environmental organizations to hold listening event The public is invited to a Pike County “Community Conversation” on the environment on Saturday, February 24, from 3 to 5... Local News 07 Feb 2024 | 03:03
Don’t feed the deer Now that white-tailed deer hunting seasons have ended throughout most of New York State, it may be tempting to begin feeding... Letters to the Editor 31 Jan 2024 | 01:59
Conservancy Eagle Watch volunteer Joel Murphy. ( Photo courtesy the Delaware Highlands Conservancy) Delaware Highlands Conservancy announces eagle watch training Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy for its winter 2024 Eagle Watch volunteer training on Saturday, December 9 from 10... Entertainment 29 Nov 2023 | 02:52
Orange County Audubon Society donates ‘Birding Backpacks’ to libraries Over the past few years, the number of kids and families enjoying birdwatching is increasing as they learn to identify and... News 26 Sep 2023 | 09:10
Conservancy to host communty welcome day Delaware Highlands Conservancy is hosting a community Welcome Day and Open House at the Van Scott Nature Reserve in Beach... Entertainment 13 Apr 2022 | 12:17
See snails and worms, turtles and frogs, about a zillion kinds of insects and dozens of plant species. Snorkel your way through Cherry Creek School-aged children and their parents are invited to snorkel Cherry Creek from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. With guidance... Local News 13 Aug 2019 | 02:30
