As New York State marks the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal’s opening in 1825, the City of Little Falls is preparing to host a historic milestone with the arrival of the replica Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief on Oct. 11 . This full-scale reproduction built by the Buffalo Maritime Center will dock ...

September 5 is the International Day of Charity, and while many of us are struggling to take care of our own, sometimes giving just a little can mean a lot. Think of the bell ringers around the holidays – all that pocket change that goes into those red buckets really adds up. So, if you are so incli...

Roseboom, NY, is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it type of place if you’re not from the area (and, let’s be honest, even if you are – sometimes). It’s the storybook image of a small village: a few picturesque homes, a general store or restaurant, a small white church, all framed against the dark blue-green...

It’s beginning to feel like the peak of our summer season has arrived in the Finger Lakes. The signs for me are when I finally seemed to have a grasp on my pollen allergy and can breathe again, those fields of wheat have turned a golden color and are now being harvested and the farmers market is a b...

The 2025 Monadnock Grown Farm Tour invites community members and visitors alike to explore the diverse landscape of New Hampshire agriculture on Aug. 16 from noon – 5 p.m. For just $10/car, attendees will gain access to multiple farms across the Monadnock Region, with proceeds supporting next year’s...

With agricultural fairs in full swing across the Northeast, UConn Extension has released a new fact sheet to help fairgoers stay healthy while enjoying animal exhibits. The resource, available at http://s.uconn.edu/animals , emphasizes the importance of practicing proper hygiene after interacting wi...

The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) and Bike Adirondacks (BikeADK) have announced the route and farm stops for this year’s Bike the Barns, a half-day bicycle tour that engages participants with North Country farms and the region’s local food movement. The scenic route will take cyclists ...

Long Shadows Farm and ACTT Naturally will host visiting hours and tours every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., July 22 through Aug. 26. Located 30 minutes from Saratoga Springs, in Cambridge, NY, Long Shadows Farm is an expansive and serene equestrian center and home to two Thoroughbred aftercar...

Mohawk Valley locals couldn’t have asked for better weather to celebrate this Independence Day as the region hit summer highs in the low 90s and a humidity index that would have anyone reaching for a glass of cold iced tea and heading for the nearest swimming hole. And so it was, on this sun-drenche...

SPRINGFIELD, NY – The Springfield Fourth of July Parade will commence its 111th year at 11 a.m. on July 4 in the hamlet of Springfield Center. This year’s parade theme celebrates “We the People.” The parade concludes at the Springfield Community Center where a patriotic celebration will take place f...

For the curious minds who ponder “How did that get here?” and marvel at the journey of a single bloom, prepare to have your questions answered! Join industry veteran Diane Blazek, a seasoned expert since 1993, as she pulls back the curtain on the fascinating world of horticulture. During this free w...

The EARTH Metal Detecting Club of Central New York will meet on June 2 at the Dunham Public Library on Main Street in Whitesboro. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. but if you get there a little early you can witness the organized chaos of everyone bringing in and setting up the finds that they have ma...

The average American is as red-blooded and patriotic as they come, but even still, not every national holiday gets the same attention. Truth be told, I couldn’t keep Memorial Day and Labor Day straight until my late teens. It held echoes of Independence Day for me: expressed thanks for freedoms won ...

Most families have Easter traditions they enjoy and hope to pass along to the next generation. Growing up, getting a new Easter outfit was a biggie. You didn’t want to show up in your regular church clothes for Resurrection Sunday. Mama always made sure us girls had a new dresses and shoes – maybe a...

By this time of the year, it may seem like winter will never end. Many of us are eager to start gardening knowing that spring is right around the corner. While we can’t make the calendar pages turn more quickly, we can get ready for the upcoming gardening season while having some fun with friends an...