My younger self would never have thought that all those hemlocks would be gone less than 25 years later. And the impacts on the wildlife have been tremendous

Late fall is an ideal time to locate many invasive species. While most of our native plants have dropped their leaves, invasive species tend to hold on to their leaves longer into the season. Any foliage you spot in the woods right now is worth a close look; in many cases, you will find a troublesome invader such as shrubby honeysuckle, burning bush, or Norway maple.

New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) teamed up with West Field Production Co. to produce “Uninvited: The Spread of Invasive Species”. It tells the story of invasive species in NY and how DEC and its partners are tackling them. The film looks at a number of species we are battling in Maine, plus a host of others heading our way. Watch the one-hour film below.

As the season's parade of mushrooms nears its end, the shaggy manes, or shaggy ink caps, put on a spooktakular display.

Take 10 minutes to watch and learn to identify one of our latest threats to native biodiversity, invasive stiltgrass, Microstegium vimineum.

Trail cameras are a great way to learn about your woods and engage others in your conservation work.

If you want birds nesting in your backyard this year, take time this weekend to be sure you are ready to welcome them.

NRCS Soil Conservationist Alexis Clune had the opportunity to join a tour of an active forest thinning in Dexter led by forester and logger Rob Nelson.