Rondout-Esopus Land Conservancy

The brown marmorated stink bug has exploded since making its way to New York State in 2007, causing millions of dollars in crop damage and making a nuisance of ...themselves to homeowners. A new citizen-science program in the Hudson Valley is seeking help in distributing the samurai wasp, which controls stink bug populations by parasitising their eggs. See more

It's time to look for the spring ephemeral plants. Here is a blog about one of our rare ones by NYNHP ecologist Julie Lundgren. https://nystateparks.blog//in-search-of-the-early-bloomers/

The Mohonk Preserve is offering a free one-month membership for residents of Ulster County. Visitors with proof of residency may obtain their passes at the Preserve Visitor Center from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 26, and at the Visitor Center and Spring Farm Trailhead from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28. The membership passes will be valid through May 19. Passes must be picked up in person, with the exception of minors, whose parent or guardian may pick up a pass on their behalf. For more information, visit http://mohonkpreserve.org/events.