On a warm spring day, if I gaze out into the backyard pond at Audubon my first impression is of calm, clear water. Though the water may seem empty at first, the longer I look, the more I notice. First might be a bit of plant matter floating on the surface or a hint of debris stirred up from ...

Photo submitted to the Times Observer Members of Chief Cornplanter Council and Gyantwachia Lodge went on a Nature Hike at Chapman State Park recently. From left are Kelsey Johnson, Liam Johnson, Jack Monroe, Ethan Zimmerman, Alex Hanes, Alex Gulnac, Cole English, Noah Rodgers and Trenton Hanes.

Some animals appear so bizarre it is hard to believe they are real. Narwhals, the toothed Arctic whale seems more magical than factual. Pangolins, with their armored plates seem like they evolved from a fantasy book rather than in Asia and Africa. Another strange looking creature, which is ...

“A Little Dirt Doesn’t Hurt” is the theme for this year’s outdoor adventures. Summer fun is just around the corner, and the Warren County Conservation District is excited to announce that space is still available for its 2025 Summer Conservation Camps. With the theme “A Little Dirt ...

The temperature is still in flux, and this will likely remain true as we continue to march forward through spring. However, there appears to be a steady upward trend towards warmth and sunshine, and nature is responding accordingly. As I write this, I am looking out the window at a downtown ...

For many of us, spring is a time where sniffles plague our outdoor adventures. Commonly known as seasonal allergies, the air is filled with particles of pollen, finding its way to our noses and sinuses. We may choose to take a plethora of pills, leaving us feeling drowsy and with time-sensitive ...