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Woolly Adelgids Threaten Eastern Hemlock Trees
For generations, the canopies provided by the Eastern hemlock trees have been integral to the Empire State’s forest ecosystems. Although more plentiful in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and Hudson Valley area also host the needled evergreen — the Eastern hemlock...
Mid-Pandemic, Get Outside for Winter Fun
Cold weather is no reason for human hibernation. The science is clear that being outside is better than indoors when it comes to COVID-19 risk, so just pretend you’re Scandinavian, as the New York Times recently suggested, and adopt a...
Can Samurai Wasps Save the Hudson Valley from Stink Bugs?
Since hitting the Hudson Valley a dozen years ago, stink bugs have caused big problems for local crops. Researchers believe a non-stinging wasp could help.
Hiking & Hunting 101
Crisp temperatures and clear air make this prime time for a hike or walk in the Hudson Valley. But with hunting season also in full swing, it’s critical to take some extra precautions before and during your ramble. Scenic Hudson...
Disease Outbreak Killing Record Numbers of HV Deer This Fall
A virus that affects deer more commonly in the South is killing deer in New York at levels never before seen. State wildlife officials are monitoring a record-setting outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) that has been centered on the...
How To Have Fall Fun Mid-Pandemic
Fall in the Hudson Valley seems like a nothing-can-stop-the-show classic, with apples that ripen and leaves that change come what may. But how about those beloved fall traditions, including taking hayrack rides and downing cider doughnuts — during the pandemic,...
Got a Cat? Careful Not To Harbor a Serial Killer
A new motion-activated camera at Scenic Hudson’s Juniper Flats Preserve in Ulster County captured the image of a killer cat caught red-handed with a bird between its jaws. The photo drove home a sobering and little-known fact: domestic felines can...
Watch Out for Spotted Lanternflies
The spotted lanternfly is one beautiful bug. With its wings outspread, an adult resembles an abstract painting, sporting geometric splotches of red, yellow, black and white. Unfortunately, it’s also a very destructive bug — which has led to an all-out...