Exploring the Western NY Wilds: Giant swallowtail
A banner year for butterflies in WNY including this rare drifter By Bob Confer, Follow Exploring the Western NY Wilds on Facebook, You are likely familiar with swallowtail butterflies. There […]
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The 48th Annual Great Wellsville Balloon Rally goes down in history with a WOW
GALLERIES: Four launches and perfect weather brings wonderment and joy to thousands By Andrew Harris, photo from the Official Great Wellsville Balloon Rally “I love it when a plan comes […]
Allegany County Fair is this week July 15th – 20th, 2024
See the fairgrounds map and the full schedule of events in Angelica NY From the AlleganyCountyFair.org, Follow them on Facebook for updates Don’t miss the annual tradition in Allegany County!! […]
Invasive species represent a failure by federal government
“Let’s not lose this war” A COLUMN By Bob Confer, pictured is the woolly adelgid Too many scientists and policymakers focus so much on climate change that they’ve given the […]
CCE of Steuben County to Host Free Tree Fruit Pest Management Event at Crooked Line Farm & Orchard
July 26 in Bath NY, registration is required From CCE Steuben County, Bath, NY – Later this month, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County (CCE Steuben) will host a free educational […]
Dogs and Harmful Algal Blooms: Information Update from NY Sea Grant
Know the Signs and Symptoms to Protect Your Pet From Cornell University and the NY Sea Grant To help dog owners protect their pets from toxic algal blooms, New York […]
Wellsville’s Balloon Rally Main Street Festival Returns July 19, 2025
– Over 145 Vendors Expected for a Day of Family-Friendly Fun – From the WACoC, WELLSVILLE, NY – The Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of […]
Learn-to-Fish Event on July 10 at Birdseye Hollow State Forest in Steuben County
Free Fishing Fun for All Ages and Abilities DEC Announces Inclusive and Family-Friendly Learn-to-Fish Event on July 10 at Birdseye Hollow State Forest From the NYSDEC, The New York State […]
The Alfred Farmers Market to host year two of the Zucchini 500 on Sunday July 13
Visit the market this Sunday to pick up race car kits! By, Mary Gardner-Ruch Last year marked the inaugural Zucchini 500 at the Alfred Farmers Market, and it was a […]
17th Annual Lavender Festival Set for July 5, 2025 in Angelica NY
Southern Tier’s Premier Lavender Event Returns to Angelica, bigger than ever! (ANGELICA, NY) — June 25, 2025 — The 17th Annual Lavender Festival, widely recognized as the most prestigious lavender-themed celebration in […]
Exploring the Western NY Wilds: Help restore the nighthawk population
These interesting insect eaters are “a species of special concern” in NYS By Bob Confer, image from Cornell University The common nighthawk is an interesting creature. At just over 9” […]
AOH Irish Road Bowling is on for Saturday June 14 in Andover
Rain in the morning means fun in the afternoon!!! From the Allegany County Ancient Order of the Hibernians, pictured is a previous bowling event being overseen by the late great […]
Keuka Lake fish surveying on black bass and sunfish underway
From the NYSDEC: NYS Department of Environmental Conservation personnel will be surveying black bass and sunfish populations for a total of 3 to 4 nights the weeks of June 9th and June […]
Irish Road Bowling Tournament returns to Allegany County June 14
Andover NY will host the Hibernians 12th annual event on the Kilbane Road From the ACAOH, COUNTDOWN IS ON: JUNE 14TH AOH IRISH ROAD BOWLING IN ANDOVER, NY!! The 12th […]
NY Landquest For Sale: Steuben County getaway is off-grid with lots of land, GALLERY
This secluded 45 acre hunting and recreational retreat includes a cabin, stocked pond and timberland located in Cameron NY, Steuben County. Discover this perfect escape ideal for hunting, recreation, or […]