Forest management efforts in Connecticut paying off as American chestnut tree makes a comeback | The Republic via Ct Environmental Headlines Scientists have been working on restoration since the 1930s, and in the last several years, American chestnut specialist Sandy Anagnostakis has been breeding blight-resistant trees by crossing the American species with its Chinese cousin, [...]

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Fearing Climate Change’s Effects on the Adirondacks – NYTimes.com By LISA W. FODERARO A full moon rising over Osgood Pond near Paul Smiths, N.Y. More Photos » Mr. Jenkins, who is the author of the book “Climate Change in the Adirondacks: The Path to Sustainability,” spends much of his time on the water and in [...]

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The Brine Garden is celebrating its 21st anniversary with an exhibit of photographs and watercolors. ArtEast Open Studio Tour visitors are welcome to enjoy the exhibit and stroll through the 6-acre garden. With his original digital Canon Rebel, landscape designer Duncan Brine makes images that share the design principles of his garden, “how it works.” [...]

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A wonderful community experience: October 22, 11am-5pm and October 23, 1pm-4pm, at the Frances Ryan Thomas Memorial Center of Christ Church on Quaker Hill in Pawling, NY. Join the Brines and other FrOGS to celebrate the diverse beauty of our local, majestic wetland. Enjoy work by local artists and artisans, educational displays, food, and activities. [...]

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New England Wild Flower Society to visit the Brine Garden | Garden Large The New England Wild Flower Society to visit the Brine Garden The Brine Design: Landscape and Garden Principles in Practice Join an on-site seminar at landscape designer Duncan Brine’s own six-acre garden. The Brine Garden – now in its 21st year – [...]

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