The TurfMutt Foundation is encouraging families to take advantage of autumn’s cooler temperatures and vivid scenery by spending more time in their own backyards and local green spaces. Outdoor activity in the autumn months isn’t just enjoyable – getting outside is linked to lower stress, sharper foc...

The sixth annual Schuyler County Growin’ Around the Glen Farm Tour returns Sept. 27. Schuyler Co.’s finest farms are once more opening their doors to the public, offering tours, tastings, demonstrations, apple picking, shopping and opportunities to meet the farm animals. Now is the perfect time to g...

Every three hours in the U.S., a person or vehicle is hit by a train – a devastating reminder that rail safety education remains a critical issue. Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI) and Operation Lifesaver Canada are leading a joint rail safety awareness campaign Sept. 15 – 21 highlighting the importanc...

Oak trees are some of the most beautiful and beneficial trees you can have in the landscape. When given enough space to grow, these trees can become massive specimens that provide many functions. Oaks provide food and shelter for hundreds of caterpillar species. Supported by the oak tree, these cate...

It won’t be long before gardening season draws to a close, but if you’re thinking about expanding your garden next year, autumn is a great time to do the prep work. Select the location now, while trees are still fully leafed out so you can more accurately judge how much sun the area receives. Be sur...

Though we’re likely a few weeks from the imperative need to turn on the heat, we all know that time is coming. The afternoons may still be peaking on the heat index, but those cool mornings are quite the tease. Heating your home is always an in-depth conversation – primarily for homeowners, though i...

September is both National Chicken Month and National Food Safety Education Month. As part of National Chicken Month, the National Chicken Council (NCC) invites you to keep watch for in-store promotions and online contests, recipes, fun facts and more. The average American will consume about 83 lbs....

Once the grass gets its final cut and the leaves are handled, it’s time to swap out the mower, blower and trimmer for the snow thrower, generator and chainsaw. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) says a little prep now means less stress – and fewer repair bills – later. “Your end-of-season ...

Do you have a passion for gardening and a desire to give back to your community? Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Herkimer is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Master Gardener Volunteer Program. This comprehensive training and volunteer program equips local residents...