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...

Salt prematurely ages roads and bridges and degrades freshwater lakes, streams and drinking water. Just a teaspoon of salt permanently pollutes five gallons of water. Lake Champlain Sea Grant and University of Vermont (UVM) Extension are partnering with organizations across the country to elevate th...

Snowmobiling is a fun and exciting family activity enjoyed by over four million people across the U.S. and Canada. The sport is a safe and enjoyable form of recreation if done properly and with respect. International Snowmobile Safety Week is a good time to refresh your skills, learn from more exper...

The season of enjoying eggnog is here – inviting reunited friends and family to savor the flavors of tradition with a few safety tips in mind. Central to holiday reunions for centuries, eggnog has enhanced countless jolly seasonal celebrations. The creamy, spiced beverage is believed to have origina...

MOUNT JOY, PA – Messick’s Equipment in Mount Joy is excited to announce the opening of their Christmas light show for its 12th year. The show is free and open to the public. We invite the community to either drive up and watch the show from their car or park and watch the show from the bleachers. En...

The weekend after the Thanksgiving holiday (“Black Friday” onward) remains one of the busiest shopping periods in the U.S. annually. Brick-and-mortar locations don’t see the same level of traffic that they used to during the era of feral early-morning Black Friday shoppers, but the shopping continue...