Future Forward: Sustainable Agriculture
Sometimes we’re told change will take decades, even generations. Then world-shaking events like the COVID-19 pandemic show us it really can happen in a hurry. Such is the case with climate change — too often, we’ve been told that altering...
Future Forward
Future Forward Regional leaders and activists share their visions for bringing climate solutions to the Hudson Valley — and fast Published in partnership with The River + Chronogram Sometimes we’re told change will take decades, even generations. Then world-shaking events...
Solar Meets Sheep (and Bees, and More)
The second word in “solar farm” can sound like a misnomer. Often solar panels sit on former agricultural land, but aren’t what we’d otherwise think of as a farm. Agrivoltaics aims to change that by hosting PV panels and agriculture...
#HudsonInspired: Artist Sees Hudson River As Majestic, Yet Vulnerable
Lydia Rubio is part of a fresh wave of visual artists taking inspiration from the Hudson River — and contending with threats to it, including pollution and climate change, in her work. The Cuban-born Rubio moved to the small city...
Guided Foraging in the Hudson Valley
Tramping through a patch of woods in the Hudson Highlands between Beacon and Cold Spring, James O’Neill points out edible plants and mushrooms, explaining how to identify each, how to best prepare them, and even why, environmentally speaking, you should...
Poughkeepsie’s Massive Crow Roost
As the weather cools off, crows flock to Poughkeepsie by the thousands to join a communal roost, a ritual that’s been recurring in the area for at least four decades. Though the exact roost site changes slightly from year to...
#MeetTheMakers: David Souers, Overlook Pavilion
The Hudson Valley has lots of iconic scenes, from the river and mountains to man-made creations that show up in pic after pic. Our #MeetTheMakers introduces you to the creatives behind some of the most compelling designs, starting with some...
Remembering the Night Boats
It’s 5 p.m. at a Manhattan pier on the Hudson River. Your carriage is stowed below deck, and your luggage has been delivered to your stateroom. After freshening up in your private bath, you make your way to the grand...