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$An activist dressed in a penguin suit, holding an extinction rebellion sign and a frack free "no fracking" triangle.$

Reaching back to antiquity, the notion of private property brings order to the distribution of landholdings by establishing both definitive ownership and the recorded ownership history. Today, a massive body of settled case law continues to grow around the often-complex nuances of property rights. more

By JOHN PACE | 5/17/22

Chipmunks excavate intricate underground tunnels, which they access via openings—holes in the ground or crevices between rocks, as depicted here. The underground network includes chambers for food storage, sleeping and living.

Chipmunk merriment

Spring is a great time of year to observe the activities of animals, birds and insects throughout the Upper Delaware River region. more

By SANDY LONG | 5/11/22

Josephine Amato and Tyler Powley will dance the roles of Princess Aurora and Prince Désiré in a performance of “The Sleeping Beauty” on Sunday, May 15 at 2 p.m.

The Civil War, plays, musicals and pond fish

Living history, music, exhibits at Civil War encampment MILFORD, PA — The Columns Museum will host the 11th annual Civil War encampment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 21. This year, … more

5/11/22

A row of Roses of Sharon. They need a great deal of pruning. Older branches and branches that cross like an X can lead to damage in other branches. But you can't prune them when they're in bloom.

Get ready for pruning!

IN OUR GARDENS—Why prune at all? Because it helps trees become stronger and healthier. Foliage becomes more lush. Leaves grow bigger. Flowering bushes produce more flowers; … more

By SHARON PEDUTO | 3/24/22

If there are still leaves on the trees, you might see a scene like this at De Hoyos Memorial Park in Monticello, NY. Welcome to the neighborhood!

Welcome to the neighborhood: Part three

That’s right, it’s fall, ya’ll! And for some of you new to the mountains, it’s your first here in the Upper Delaware River region. Now that you’re no longer city … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 10/20/21

Bird language

Standing in the field at dusk, we waited. Alert for the whir of wings or a dark shape spiraling into the sky. Listening to a bird’s language of twitters, chirps and a nasal buzzing sound like … more

By KRISTIN BARRON | 5/19/21

We stopped a few times to snap photos and drink in the excess of chlorophyll that beckoned ‘round every curve in the road.

How green was my valley?

As it happens, pretty darn green. Truthfully, I’m not a big fan of the color, except where nature is concerned. There are exceptions to the rule, of course, and so many hues to choose from. … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 5/5/21

Volunteers are needed for the first-ever Upper Delaware Litter Sweep, which will take place in every Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River corridor community between Saturday, April 17, through Sunday, April 25 in celebration of Earth Day 2021.

HPAC and WCS Rockies present NatureCultures and more

What's going on in sustainability news April 15 to 21 more

4/14/21

Red-bellied woodpeckers are medium-sized woodpeckers, about the size of a northern flicker. This is a pair of them in a nest cavity they built in a dead black birch. There were young in the nest at this time, but too small to see in the entrance. Look for adults carrying food items and listen for begging calls from the young.

The percussionists of the forest

We think of percussionists when we listen to our favorite music; chances are there is a drummer or some other musician beating a cadence of some sort with the rest of the band. Like us, nature has … more

By SCOTT RANDO | 3/10/21

Being out in nature is a huge health boost and a tourist draw, but paying for needed infrastructure is a challenge

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Step away from the computer. Put down the phone. Go outside. Sullivan County boasts acres of unspoiled land, miles of rivers and streams. But … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 2/25/21

“To put your hands in a river is to feel the cords that bind the earth together,” wrote Barry Lopez, recipient of the National Book Award in 1986 for his nonfiction work, “Arctic Dreams.” Many who live in or visit the Delaware River region have been inspired by a similar sense of kinship with this iconic river.

‘Simply walking’ into 2021

“I have spent much of my time simply walking,” wrote Barry Lopez in “River Notes: The Dance of Herons,” a pocket-sized but powerful delve into Oregon’s McKenzie River … more

By SANDY LONG | 1/6/21

'Tribalism versus the melting pot' and more

Letters to the editor December 10 to 16 more

12/9/20

I’m #Grateful4theDelaware because it enlivens my senses and restores my spirit. The Delaware River has stirred stewardship, awakened activism and brought together individuals and communities over issues that, like the waterway itself, change over time.

A river of thanks

At this time of year, our awareness of the countless things for which to be thankful is raised by the arrival of Thanksgiving. Those of us living in the regions surrounding the Delaware River are … more

By SANDY LONG | 11/25/20

You can't see her in this photo, but the dog is growling at the virtual cat that just sidled out of view as the virtual fire crackles and glows in my living room.

Gimme a break

They say that “timing is everything.” I’m unsure who “they” are, and even though I made a somewhat feeble attempt to find the answer to that burning question, I came up … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 10/28/20

There’s no time like fall to enjoy the nature around us.

Take a moment

Before you read this, I invite you to find a comfy chair and get comfortable. Go ahead, I’ll wait. It’s been quite a year to say the least. Every so often, I forget about everything … more

By HUNTER HILL | 9/30/20

I experience the natural world as a portal to deeper understanding of the self. I exist within it, and it exists within me.

Writing ‘River Talk’

What do snakes, insects and mushrooms have in common? For starters, each shares habitat with us here in the Upper Delaware River region and are active at this time of year, making it more likely we … more

By SANDY LONG | 8/19/20

Gathering around a campfire is a quintessential component of most forest school programs.

The forest for the trees

HANKINS, NY — School districts throughout the country are grappling with a conundrum right now. How do they provide an education amid a pandemic? How can they maximize the quality of the … more

By OWEN WALSH | 8/19/20

Mocking birds in this 2020 spring

Our seas and rivers look clearer; our air feels fresher, quieter; our streets and roadways are abandoned. Panic shopping for household supplies has passed, only to be replaced by lines of mothers and … more

By B. NIMRI AZIZ | 6/17/20

'To those who want to sacrifice people like me' and more

Letters to the editor May 14 to 20 more

5/22/20

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