WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE FOREST? The fruit winner for 2025 in my neck of the woods goes to autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata). Autumn olive is on the naughty list or rather listed as “invasive” by the State of New York. Though I would argue that autumn olive is notContinue Reading
WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE FOREST? It’s been a while since I found a big one like this. Until a few days ago, things were pretty dry from the lack of rain. After that first measurable rainfall, this big guy popped up–a giant puffball. They are edible when white andContinue Reading
WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE FOREST? Got another chance to help out on a prescribed burn yesterday (October 10th) at the Albany Pine Bush. We burned 6 acres beneath a powerline corridor to reduce woody growth encroachment, encourage warm-season grasses and forbs, and wild blue lupine. Tyler Briggs is theContinue Reading