5+ mon, 4+ day ago   (347+ words) Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:49pm The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and The Nature Conservancy have announced the acquisition of more than 689 acres in the Towns of East Otto and Otto to add to the East Otto State Forest. The…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (407+ words) Three new exhibits explore threats to wildlife and efforts to protect endangered species Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:35am These exhibits aim to change public perception about endangered species, showing that biodiversity loss is not just an issue for 'exotic, faraway species' but also…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (284+ words) Evolutionary biologists warn of public health risks as wildlife adapts to city living Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:06pm The self-domestication of urban wildlife is not merely a zoological curiosity, but an issue of evolutionary biology and public health. As animals become less fearful…...

6+ mon, 2+ day ago   (245+ words) State grants aim to conserve land and meet '30x30' environmental goals Apr. 4, 2026 at 10:51am The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has announced $1.35 million in new funding through its Forest Conservation Easements for Land Trusts program. Eligible land trusts can apply for…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (269+ words) The elusive shorebird's 'dance moves' captivate onlookers in the urban oasis. Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:30pm A surprising celebrity has made a splash in the New York scene - the American woodcock, a migratory shorebird known for its unique 'dance' moves, has drawn massive…...