ESF Newcomb Campus

10/09/2026

Congratulations to Sadie Brachfeld, the winner of the 2026 AEC Photo Contest with this image of a juvenile raccoon!

Thanks to all of the photograph contributors: Arwen Jones, Alex Cassu, Tyler Bork, Sean Van Riper and others. Enjoy a few of their submissions from summer field work - and head out to the Adirondacks to enjoy the view.

Photo taken with zoom lens; please keep a respectful distance from all wildlife.

10/05/2026

Fish on! The American Fisheries Society student chapter from SUNY ESF had a banner weekend trip to the Newcomb Campus.

Native species caught included brook trout, red belly dace, redbreast sunfish, white sucker, common shiner, cutlips minnow, creek chub, pumpkinseed and brown bullhead. Data on species richness, fish size and water chemistry help scientists assess changes to the fishery and watershed over the past century.

Afterward, the crew enjoyed oysters fresh from Long Island at the cabins on Arbutus Lake. It was a perfect Adirondack autumn weekend on the water!

Fish were handled and released by trained individuals under proper protocols.

10/01/2026

🍂 🍁 The leaves are peak color right now 🍁 🍂 Enjoy a hike up ESF's Goodnow Mountain and you're halfway done with the Fire Tower Challenge!
In addition to 360-degree stunning views, the fire tower also aids research by hosting environmental sensors. Admire the scenery and appreciate SUNY ESF Newcomb Campus science every day of the year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSl0k6agWZI

Check out some of the recent picture proof sent to us for the 🔥🥾

Fall in the Adirondacks is the perfect time to become a - all you have to do is:
⛰️ Hike to our two fire towers, one at ESF Newcomb Campus and one at SUNY ESF Ranger School
📸 Snap pictures for proof (bonus points if your smiling face or a pup is in it)
✉️ Submit it to us to receive a sticker with sustainable materials that's tough enough for your car or water bottle

Peak autumn foliage season is upon us! Celebrate by taking on the challenge. Hike details and the submission form for a sticker can be found here: www.esf.edu/firetower-challenge🌲

09/30/2026

Congratulations to the graduates of the 25th Basic School of the NYS Forest Ranger program! For the past several months, training was based out of ESF's Newcomb and Wanakena Campuses. https://dec.ny.gov/news/press-releases/2026/9/dec-announces-graduation-of-17-new-york-state-forest-rangers

09/30/2026

SUNY ESF Newcomb Campus co-hosted the NYS Forest Ranger Academy 25th Basic School. Forest Rangers protect natural resources and public safety in the Adirondack Park and statewide: https://dec.ny.gov/news/press-releases/2026/9/dec-announces-graduation-of-17-new-york-state-forest-rangers

09/25/2026

AEC scientists Stacy McNulty and Natasha Karniski-Keglovits lead the Ecological Scorecard for ESF in partnership with NYSDEC. The project provides scientific data to better understand the relationship between recreation and environmental health. See the video and story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=013DoFfLzA4 and https://www.esf.edu/news/2026/adirondack_ecological_scorecard.php

09/24/2026

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09/11/2026

How do we engage, see and know our environment? What is novel, what is notable?

ESF's Dr. Marianne Patinelli-Dubay explores Huntington Wildlife Forest's Field Notes, ecological records from nearly a century ago when the Newcomb Campus transferred to the State College of Forestry (ESF) and little was known about the landscape.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - at the Whallonsburg Grange, 7:00 pm
1610 State Route 22, Essex, NY

This talk is part of the Regarding Wilderness Fall Lyceum Series.

09/09/2026

You know monarchs migrate, but did you know you can help track their journey?

The Project Monarch app can detect nearby tagged individuals via your phone. Bluetooth transmitters can detect tagged monarchs up to 100 meters away.

Recently, a male monarch tagged in New Hampshire flew across ESF Newcomb Campus on its way to Ohio and points southwest! Dan Jenkins brought this migratory magic to our attention.

Research on migratory pathways may help with conservation of monarchs and other species across the continent. Cape May Point Arts and Science Center leads the tracking program: https://capemaypointartsandsciencecenter.org/project-monarch.

09/08/2026

ESF students: interested in working with the Timbuctoo Institute and Newcomb Campus research, education and more? The Career Fair is Tuesday, Sept. 29 at the Syracuse campus. Come out and see the AEC (Co-Director Paul Hai is seen here at last year's Career Fair).