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Painting With Nature’s Own Pigments

The Hudson Valley is washed in color, especially during the warmer months. That offers a seasonal delight for locals and...
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The Plant That Bites Back

Every hunter knows a proper trap must feel welcoming at first. So the purple pitcher plant offers the very opposite...
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Federico García Lorca’s Hudson Valley Inspiration

Poetry is more than just rhyming verses — it’s a form of human expression and can also be a useful...
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Regional Sailing Within Reach

Folk musician Pete Seeger famously believed no one should grow up near the Hudson without getting in and on the...
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The Valley’s Soccer Legacy + World Cup Connection

This summer, the United States men’s national soccer team will be led by captain and Hudson Valley native Tyler Adams....
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Inside the Real-Life “Plant Rescues” of Valley Wildflowers

Dan Smith first noticed the white spring blossoms of Dutchman’s breeches poking through the invasive shrubs that had been trimmed...
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Climate Solutions
Land + Air + Water
Outdoors
Plants + Animals
History + Culture
Community

Preview

Painting With Nature’s Own Pigments

The Hudson Valley is washed in color, especially during the warmer months. That offers a seasonal delight for locals and...
Read More

The Plant That Bites Back

Every hunter knows a proper trap must feel welcoming at first. So the purple pitcher plant offers the very opposite...
Read More

Federico García Lorca’s Hudson Valley Inspiration

Poetry is more than just rhyming verses — it’s a form of human expression and can also be a useful...
Read More

Regional Sailing Within Reach

Folk musician Pete Seeger famously believed no one should grow up near the Hudson without getting in and on the...
Read More

The Valley’s Soccer Legacy + World Cup Connection

This summer, the United States men’s national soccer team will be led by captain and Hudson Valley native Tyler Adams....
Read More

Inside the Real-Life “Plant Rescues” of Valley Wildflowers

Dan Smith first noticed the white spring blossoms of Dutchman’s breeches poking through the invasive shrubs that had been trimmed...
Read More
Climate Solutions
Land + Air + Water
Outdoors
Plants + Animals
History + Culture
Community

Adventures

Hikes & Walks
High Falls
Hikes & Walks
Wethersfield Estate & Garden
Hikes & Walks
Storm King Art Center

Before & After

Transforming the
Hudson Valley

Since 1963, we’ve been preserving, protecting and revitalizing land and communities in the Hudson River Valley of New York.
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Adventures

Explore the Natural Beauty of the Hudson Valley

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Hikes & Walks
High Falls
Hikes & Walks
Wethersfield Estate & Garden
Hikes & Walks
Storm King Art Center

Before & After

Transforming the
Hudson Valley

Since 1963, we’ve been preserving, protecting and revitalizing land and communities in the Hudson River Valley of New York.

See more Before & After transformations.

long-dock-before-aerial-crop long-dock-after-aerial-crop-2
transform-yonkers-before_crop van-der-donck-after
walkway-before_terry-hardy-crop Walkway-Railroad-after-crop

Latest News

Defend the Valley signs at Lobby Day.
News, Press Releases, Press Releases
Scenic Hudson Statement on the New York State Budget
News, Press Releases
The Climate Law is New York’s Best Solution to the Affordability and Climate Crises
Success Stories, Parks Creation
Albert Family Community Forest, Nassau, Rensselaer County
Success Stories, Parks Creation
Kramme Falls Community Forest, Schodack, Rensselaer County
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Upcoming Events

May 22 - June 28
Soon Is Now: Museum of Fishes & Greens
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May 22 - June 28
Soon Is Now: Museum of Fishes & Greens
This May, the River Center at Long Dock Park in Beacon opens...
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June 27
Craft Circle
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June 27
Craft Circle
If you’re a Hudson Valley professional with a passion for crafting, scrapbooking,...
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