by Emily Marino, Friends of the Chemung River Watershed Executive Director. Do you want to learn about the pine trees… Read more Learn about Eastern White Pine Trees in an Outdoor Classroom Beneath the Pines
Breathe Easy: Elmira-Corning Has Some of the Cleanest Air in the USA
by Jim Pfiffer, Friends of the Chemung River Volunteer. Here’s good news to help celebrate Earth Day today, Elmira-Corning are… Read more Breathe Easy: Elmira-Corning Has Some of the Cleanest Air in the USA
Bald Eagle Numbers Are Soaring
By Jim Pfiffer, Chemung River Friends Volunteer. It’s common to see bald eagles while paddling on or walking along the… Read more Bald Eagle Numbers Are Soaring
Spring hiking cures cabin fever. No prescription needed.
By Jim Pfiffer, River Friends volunteer. I need to get out of the house and back to nature. The virus,… Read more Spring hiking cures cabin fever. No prescription needed.
Nature Viewed Through an Old Man’s Eyes
By Jim Pfiffer of Elmira, NY. Hello and welcome to a new series of blog posts about Mother Nature and… Read more Nature Viewed Through an Old Man’s Eyes
New Signs on Walnut Street Bridge Warn Paddlers
New signs are being installed on the Walnut Street Bridge in Elmira to warn Chemung River paddlers about the hazardous… Read more New Signs on Walnut Street Bridge Warn Paddlers
Enjoying Outdoors During the Pandemic
Cabin fever and warm weather encourage people to get outside and enjoy nature for recreation, education and an environmental adventure.… Read more Enjoying Outdoors During the Pandemic
Welcome New Director, Emily Marino
Chemung River Friends is proud to announce that Emily Marino, of Corning, took over as the organization’s executive director on… Read more Welcome New Director, Emily Marino
New Law for Safer Boating
Under a new law, known as Brianna’s Law, all motor boat operators will need a boating safety certificate. If you… Read more New Law for Safer Boating
Kid-Friendly Outdoor Spots in the Finger Lakes
When school is out, it’s time for family fun outdoors. If hiking, swimming, biking, paddling, or camping is your thing,… Read more Kid-Friendly Outdoor Spots in the Finger Lakes
