New York Master Naturalist Program

It’s high moth season, and drawing you out into the dark is one of the many ways moths can enrich your life, if you let them.

The Pleasures of Moth-Watching (Published 2020)

Pictures and striking scenes from the making of perhaps the world’s most celebrated naturalist.

David Attenborough, a Voice of Nature, Turns 100

This year’s New York State budget includes...

Statement by The Nature Conservancy on the New York State Budget The Nature Conservancy in New York urges state leaders to advance clean energy policies, cut pollution and lower costs for New Yorkers.

Trees across the city serve more than an aesthetic purpose — they add to the health and resiliency of a neighborhood. Areas with a robust tree canopy and vegetation have shown to be slightly to significantly cooler compared to places where green space is scarce and pavement is plentiful. Trees also help to purify air and can reduce water runoff to mitigate flooding.

To Fight Heat, NYC Sets 2040 Tree Canopy Deadline, With Riskiest Areas First How the plan will be funded is unclear. The Mamdani administration has not earmarked money for its tree-expansion initiative.

In darkness, a wormlike creature squirms. A tiny nematode weaves its way between grains of rock and particles of organic matter, through inverted forests of tree roots. It follows what it thinks is a pheromone trail, pausing to inspect a droplet poised on the tip of a pale, nondescript strand of fungus.

The Hidden World of Carnivorous Fungi - New York Almanack Carnivorous fungi have amassed a ghoulish bag of tricks to enrapture, entrap, and impale other creatures.

The city’s housing authority houses half a million people on campuses rich in green space. Advocates see that as a big opportunity to bring birding’s benefits to more New Yorkers.

A New Program Helps New York’s Public-Housing Residents Discover the Nature Right Outside Their Doors

Disappear into some of the Empire State's best hidden sanctuaries on the best spring hikes in New York, whether you're an experienced hiker or just out for a stroll.

5 Picture-Perfect Nature Trails in New York for a Spring Hike Explore 5 picture-perfect nature trails in New York for a spring hike, featuring wildflowers, scenic views, and unforgettable outdoor escapes.

Stanford biologist José R. Dinneny is uncovering the hidden, dynamic world of plant roots — revealing how these mysterious explorers are as vital and wondrous as the living world we see above the soil.

The Hidden World of Plant Roots with Stanford Biologist José R. Dinneny Stanford biologist José R. Dinneny is uncovering the hidden, dynamic world of plant roots — revealing how these mysterious explorers are as vital and wondrou...

New York State is blossoming with lively activities and festivals, memorable exhibits, and natural beauty returning to its most vibrant state.

26 Things to Do in New York State In Spring 2026 New York State is about to blossom with lively activities and festivals, memorable exhibits, and natural beauty returning to its most vibrant state. Read on for your complete New York State spring must-see list to ensure that you have a blast this season.