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DEC Adirondack Snowmobile Plan: More Details

Last week, New York's Department of Environmental Conservation released its draft comprehensive snowmobile plan for the Adirondack Park. If approved, the plan would reshape one of the region's most popular sports - and affect the North Country's booming snowmobile tourism industry. Marth Foley talks with Brian Mann, who's been covering this story, about the plan.  Go to full article

Weird Winter Weather: What's a Gardener to do?

Mild temperatures and little snowfall is leaving some gardeners wondering how to protect perennials and other outdoor plants once the weather turns colder. Horticulturist Amy Ivy has some ideas.  Go to full article

Commentary: Silent Night

The notion of silence is an enduring part of the Christmas celebration. Christians have sung countless times of the birth of the Savior on a silent night. Here's commentator Paul Willcott.  Go to full article

Green Holiday Gifts and How to Care for Them

Looking for ideas for last minute gifts that really catch the spirit of the season? Think green! Martha Foley talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about caring for indoor Holiday plants year-round.  Go to full article

Christmas Tree Sellers Hoping for Better Season

Christmas tree sellers are in the height of their season right now. Truckloads of spruces, pines and firs are being delivered to stores and Christmas tree lots all across the region. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Lester Graham reports.  Go to full article

Decorating with Greens: Bringing the Outside Inside

Horticulturist Amy Ivy has tips on using nature's natural bounty indoors this holiday season.  Go to full article

Getting the Drift: Natural Snow Management

Horticulturist Amy Ivy has tips on landscaping for natural wind breaks and snow fences.  Go to full article

How to Find a Tree Fit for the Holidays

Some people will travel from site to site, farm to farm looking for the best Christmas Tree. Horticulturist Amy Ivy has some tips on picking the perfect tree and taking care of it through the Holidays.  Go to full article

Emergency Declared in the Town of Moriah

According to state police and the Essex County Sheriff's office, a state of emergency has been declared in the Town of Moriah. Details are sketchy, but the town is apparently experiencing wide-spread power outages. Brian Mann spoke with Moriah town supervisor Walter Rushby.  Go to full article

The Fruits of Autumn and Winter

Autumn and winter are challenging seasons for birds as they search for food to fuel their long journey south or to help them survive the harsh North Country winter. Horticulturist Amy Ivy says not all birds will visit feeders. Some eat ornamental berries, like Winterberry and High Bush Cranberry. Amy has some planting tips to help attract winter birds to the backyard.  Go to full article

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