Global warming pushed temperatures to near-record levels in 2020, in effect tying 2016 as the hottest year on record, according to data released Thursday by U.S. science agencies. Read more
It was a year of firsts and high numbers for many Christmas Bird Counts across the Granite State. Read more
The year 2020 tied with 2016 for the planet’s warmest on record, capping off the warmest decade ever observed according to new data released Friday by the Copernicus Climate Change Service, a … Read more
The Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock is set to host an introduction to the ways in which animals, plants and microbes have adapted to life in extreme cold. Read more
As part of an ongoing project, the Southwest Region Planning Commission is asking for public input to help improve one of the region’s recreational trails. Read more
It may have been a disastrous year in most regards, but one bright spot is the connection with nature many people made while dealing with the pandemic and associated quarantines, isolation and… Read more
Outdoor winter event planners and safety officials are anticipating a busy season following the unexpected rise of outdoor enthusiasts earlier this year. Read more
Coinciding with the N.H. Free Ice Fishing Day on Saturday, Jan. 16, Monadnock Conservancy will host a socially distanced instruction and gear demonstration at Cunningham Pond Conservation Area… Read more
A Keene-based group that advocates for clean-energy accessibility has donated more than $1,000 to assist The Community Kitchen in its plans to install solar panels on its building in Keene. Read more
STODDARD — The first of 50 wildlife tracking stations in New England opened in town last month, allowing further research of the area’s wildlife patterns. Read more
Some people are hungry when they’ve missed a meal or eaten too little of one. Some people get “hangry.” That’s when your blood sugar dips too low and makes you seriously irritable. (Hangry = h… Read more
I’ve been doing the Christmas Bird Count in coastal Connecticut with my friend Frank for nearly 20 years and every year is a little different. Read more
In what probably made a cracking sound loud enough to be heard for miles, the massive, Rhode Island-sized iceberg threatening iconic wildlife on South Georgia Island in the Atlantic Ocean sudd… Read more
Laura Andrews and her partner, Cary Gaunt, were taking their daily walk in West Keene two years ago when they saw two red foxes at the edge of Hurricane Road. Read more
A large solar project in Fitzwilliam has officially received the go-ahead from the relevant state regulatory body. Read more
Despite challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory was able to complete its annual tracking project in 2020 and reported strong numbers for a few dif… Read more
The first major snowstorm of the year hit New England with a varying degree of impact. Parts of the region were socked with a foot or more, while other parts were hardly touched. Read more
Last week I offered some suggestions on donating to conservation organizations to help out these important groups during this season of giving. Many of these organizations are hurting this yea… Read more
PETERBOROUGH — Peterborough voters this spring may consider adopting a goal for the town to shift entirely to renewable energy within the next three decades. Read more
It’s the season of giving, and this year nonprofit organizations need your support more than ever. Read more
I received an interesting email the other day from a reader who witnessed a fascinating behavior at her bird feeder recently. Read more
The coronavirus is sending more residents into the woods and onto the water, as they seek to reconnect with the land or just get out of the house. Read more
RALEIGH, N.C. — A rare whale found stranded on North Carolina’s Outer Banks last week was the first known calf of the season and likely died during or shortly after birth, experts say. Read more
Fitzwilliam Town Library is set to host an online presentation on winter backyard birds. The presentation, provided by Open World Explorers, will be held on the videoconferencing platform Zoom… Read more
New Hampshire conservation districts will celebrate 75 years of conservation in 2021 and are looking for historic conservation-themed photos from the early years. These can be photos of past e… Read more
The town of Walpole has received state funding to replace a culvert that currently poses a flood risk and a barrier to aquatic animals in Houghton Brook. Read more
With Thanksgiving upon us, I am going to revisit my turkey fun facts column. I used to do this annually, but the content got staler than week-old stuffing. To add a little spice to this year’s… Read more
Mythology meets natural history in an upcoming holiday-themed talk hosted by the Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock. Read more
The Monadnock Conservancy recently completed work at its Chamberlain Conservation Area in Fitzwilliam. Read more
Keene State College will further its research on how wood burning affects air quality in the city thanks to a $25,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Read more
The recent stretch of beautiful weather aside, November can be a tough month for birdwatchers. Read more
The Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock is set to host a four-part online series examining carnivores. Read more
With hunting seasons underway in the Granite State, including deer firearm season which began Wednesday, N.H. Fish and Game is offering tips for hikers who head out to explore woodland trails,… Read more
The regular flow of feeder birds continued this past week, but they were joined by a few newcomers. Read more
I keep seeing reports of more and more pine siskins and purple finches being seen throughout New England and farther south. I guess the Winter Finch Forecast was right about these species. Read more
The Harris Center in Hancock celebrated the conclusion of its 50th anniversary year and recognized several extraordinary partners at its 50th annual meeting on Oct 23. Read more
Savings Bank of Walpole is recognizing several employees and community volunteers who participated in the recent Connecticut River Conservancy’s (CRC) Source to Sea Cleanup. Read more
Carl Majewski received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents during the 2020 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference. Read more
Birdwatching firsts are always exciting. Whether it is the first time ever seeing a particular bird, seeing a bird for the first time of the year or seeing one in your yard for the first time,… Read more
The Cheshire County Conservation District has named Steve Roberge as its 2020 educator of the year. Read more
The Cheshire County Conservation District will mark 75 years of protecting and promoting local natural resources during an anniversary event Tuesday night. Read more
In the 19th century, eastern forests looked very different. Huge American chestnut trees, their trunks up to 10 feet in diameter, dominated forests from Maine to Mississippi. Their bright yell… Read more
As New Hampshire continues to suffer through a drought, the state government is taking steps to help low-income residents whose wells are running dry. Read more
More than 50 Keene leaders and residents joined virtually Tuesday night to weigh in on the city’s sweeping energy plan, which is expected to be presented to the City Council for a final vote b… Read more
Activity at the birdfeeders has been nonstop. I have not seen any of the winter finches or really anything out of the ordinary, but the regulars are showing up in droves. I did see a palm warb… Read more
The Cheshire County Conservation District has named Wingate Farm of Hinsdale as its 2020 Cooperator of the Year. Read more
Local homeowners who generate their own solar energy are participating in a “virtual tour” put together by a grassroots group in recognition of National Energy Awareness Month. Read more
Keene State College’s Green Bikes Program has shifted to a student-run model, the last of the campus sustainability clubs to do so. Read more
Have you noticed an exceptional number of white-breasted nuthatches at your feeders this fall? If so, you’re not alone and migration is the likely reason. Read more
LOS ANGELES — With wide eyes and a nervous look on her face, the mountain lion cub cautiously pawed her way to a hidden camera. She sniffed around the lens, then opened her mouth, baring her t… Read more
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