LIVINGSTON COUNTY — This weekend the New York State Department of Conservation (DEC) has opened fishing for everyone, including those without a fishing license. According to a press release from the State Department of Environmental Conservation each year, New York offers six free fishing days. The two-day Free Fishing Weekend takes place during the last full weekend in June. “Free fishing days allow residents and visitors alike to … [Read more...]
Autumn Soon to Heat Up with Geneseo’s Wingfest
GENESEO — Kick off Autumn this year with chicken wings, live music, and an assortment of fun activities at the Association for the Preservation of Geneseo (APOG) third annual Autumn-Wing Festival. The festival will be Sept. 24 from noon to 4 p.m. in coordination with Autumnfest and features the annual Valley-wide 'best wing' contest (the reigning champ... Geneseo's own Village Tavern), a wing eating competition, a pumpkin hunt and pumpkin toss … [Read more...]
Live Owls Coming to Chip Holt Nature Center
LAKEVILLE — Curious folks can meet live owls at the Chip Holt Nature Center on Friday, getting close enough to feel the power in the presence of the mysterious night birds. Wild Wings, Inc. of Honeoye Falls will be bringing their owls for a guided hike and interactive demonstration on the birds, their habits and habitats at The Chip Holt Nature Center. The event is Feb. 19 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Handlers will bring their live birds of prey … [Read more...]
Who’s Curious? GCV&M Takes Walk with Wild Owls
MUMFORD — If you've ever been plagued by owl related questions, they can elucidated at Owl Moon, a night of hiking, learning, and spending quality time with live owls. According to a press release from Genesee Country Village and Museum, on Saturday, Jan 23 from 5-8:15 pm presentations and guided hikes will serve to education the masses about owls and their habits. The Genesee Country Village and Museum's website says you can enjoy a … [Read more...]
Deer Harvest Numbers Take Slight Step Back from 2014
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. NYLON – The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has released the official figures for the total deer harvest for the 2014-2015 hunting season, showing that total harvests are healthy and just barely lower than the totals for 2013-2014. According to a press release from the DEC, New York State's hunters harvested approximately 238,670 … [Read more...]
GVC Marks Dates for 2015 Nature Adventures the Valley
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. LIVINGSTON COUNTY – As these first beautiful days of spring finally warm the sun-starved earth, the Genesee Valley Conservancy (GVC) has announced their planned outdoor adventures for 2015, including walks among the valley's famous bluebell flowers, guided bird watching walks, and paddles on the Genesee River. This year, GVC will of course … [Read more...]
Letchworth Official Top State Park in Nation
Reading this on your phone? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. NYLON – Our very own Letchworth State Park has been officially named by USA Today Readers Choice as the best State park in the country for 2015. According to news partner 13WHAM, after weeks of intense voting, Letchworth State Park named Best State Park for 2015, and representatives from the Park say that the accreditation will only grow the superpower park … [Read more...]
DEC Asks Hunters for Waterfowl Hunt Dates
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced on Tuesday that hunters are invited to submit recommendations to regional Waterfowl Hunter Task Forces for the dates of the fall 2015 duck hunting seasons. According to a press release from the DEC, waterfowl seasons must comply with federal rules but hunter input on when the season would be best timed is still appreciated. “Input and feedback … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo and Letchworth Formally Partner for Nature Center
GENESEO – Letchworth State Park and SUNY Geneseo announced the formation of a formal partnership on Thursday, aimed at providing greater hands-on educational experiences for students and developing programs and research at Letchworth's cutting-edge new nature center, construction for which is set to begin this spring. According to a press release from David Irwin, Director of Media Relations for SUNY Geneseo, the college has always enjoyed an … [Read more...]
Chip Holt Nature Center Reintroduces You to the Night Sky
LAKEVILLE – Come join the Chip Holt Nature Center on Saturday March 7, from 7p.m. to 8p.m. for a fun evening of star and planet gazing. A member from the Astronomy Section of the Rochester Academy of Science will reintroduce you our night sky and explain it's tantalizing mysteries and eternal beauty. Weather dependent of course, you will likely be able to view our night sky by eye or through the use of a telescope, which will be provided and … [Read more...]