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Fall fun: TurfMutt Foundation shares five ways to get outdoors this autumn

Posted on September 19, 2025

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...

Events

Growin’ Around the Glen Farm Tour set for Sept. 27

Posted on September 17, 2025

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...

Lifestyle

Help #STOPTrackTragedies during See Tracks? Think Train Week 2025

Posted on September 16, 2025

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...

Gardening Farming

Beautiful, beneficial oaks

Posted on September 15, 2025

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...

Gardening Farming

How to prepare garden beds now for spring

Posted on September 15, 2025

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...

Lifestyle

What is best when it comes to home heating?

Andy Haman

Posted on September 13, 2025

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...

Gardening Farming, Lifestyle

September is National Chicken Month and National Food Safety Education Month

Posted on September 9, 2025

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....

Gardening Farming, Lifestyle

Outdoor power equipment tips to beat winter hassles

Posted on September 8, 2025

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 ...

Gardening Farming

Applications open for Master Gardener Volunteer Program training

Posted on September 8, 2025

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...