Tour Historic Hudson River Towns by App
Launched in June 2020, an app allows users — whether driving in their car or reclining in a backyard hammock — to take a self-guided audio tour of parks, historic sites and other attractions in riverfront communities in Rockland and...
World’s First Bee Vaccine Expands Pollinator Potential
The next time you see a honeybee buzzing around a flower or a shrub or an apple tree, you can be grateful. One, because honeybees pollinate 80% of the world’s flowering plants, which provides much of our food. And two,...
Sloops: the Special Boats That Transformed the Hudson
The Hudson River has provided a way of getting from here to there since humans first appeared in the region. But it didn’t become a superhighway — capable of transporting large quantities of people and goods — until a vessel...
#WildlifeLove: Look Out For These New York Snakes
Cryptic, mysterious, and too often feared, snakes are among the most misunderstood animals thatshare our planet. New York is home to 17 different species of snakes, with many residing in the Hudson Valley. These species represent a great diversity in...Park Maintenance Assistant – Sojourner Truth State Park
Community Spring Fest 2023
Join the community in celebrating Spring at Sojourner Truth State Park. Enjoy local food vendors, art, activities, live music, DJs, dancing, and more! WHEN:Saturday, May 6 Noon – 4 p.m. WHERE:Sojourner Truth State Park100 Sojourner Truth Way, Kingston, NY 12401...
#FlightWatch: Up Close With New York’s Only Resident Hummingbird
As spring gets into full swing, bird lovers throughout the Hudson Valley are watching for the return of one of our area’s most beloved seasonal residents: the ruby-throated hummingbird. These tiny migrants can travel up to 600 miles nonstop as...
#ClimateControl: Going Green at Home by 2030
The $370 billion Inflation Reduction Act passed in 2022 marked the largest clean-energy investment in U.S. history. Through the IRA, Hudson Valley residents across the spectrum can net big savings over time on climate-friendly upgrades — including heat pumps, solar...