Scenic Hudson and Harambee Kingston participated in a unique and inspiring virtual event honoring legendary abolitionist and civil rights leader, Sojourner Truth. In song, dance, words and libations, we blessed the land at Shaupeneak Ridge that Sojourner passed through during her walk to freedom. Scenic Hudson created a public preserve on the land and now is […]
Join us for the final webinar in three-part series tracking the toxic journey of fracked gas from Pennsylvania well fields to the proposed new Danskammer plant in the Town of Newburgh. Experts and community members will discuss the project's impacts on pollution, climate and human health and will share ways that people can unite to […]
#FarmsForever is our way of connecting you with the Hudson Valley’s fall harvest. Throughout October, we’re offering safe and enjoyable ways to celebrate our region’s amazing bounty. While cyclists won’t gather at Poets’ Walk Park for our traditional Farmland Cycling Tour, we’ve made it easy to enjoy your own ride past fields and orchards that […]
#FarmsForever is our way of connecting you with the Hudson Valley’s fall harvest. Throughout October, we’re coming together virtually to celebrate our region’s amazing bounty. For week two,  we're turning the focus to a newer trend in fresh, local food: community farming!  We've posted profiles of two collaborative projects Scenic Hudson is spearheading to create […]
Join Andy Bicking, Director of Public Policy and Special Projects at Scenic Hudson, and Marci Reaven, Vice President for History Exhibitions at the New York Historical Society Museum and Library, for a virtual conversation about historical and contemporary preservation efforts in the Hudson region. With Scenic Hudson, Bicking works towards the preservation of land and […]
Get informed and connect with others about regenerative farming at an upcoming online gathering! This is an opportunity for farmers, researchers, and policy makers to learn about the Carbon Farming Pilot (underway now!). Join leaders and organizers at the intersection of farming, soil health, climate, and water quality. Featuring Special Guests: Commissioner Richard Ball, NYS […]
An innovative recital to discover the beauty of the Hudson Valley and the world around you. Soprano Jardena Gertler-Jaffe, tenor Maximillian Jansen, baritone Louis Tiemann, and pianist Diana Borshcheva, a group of students from the Bard College Conservatory Graduate Vocal Arts Program, Â have come together to present a virtual recital experience that will benefit Scenic […]
Have you ever wondered what the Town of Newburgh waterfront will be like when power plants are a thing of the past? Tune in on Wednesday December 16th at 5:30pm to find out what the future of the Danskammer site in Newburgh could be and the benefits it could bring to your community! Hear experts in […]
Both Suez and Nyack Water companies recently notified customers about toxic PFAS chemicals in Rockland's drinking water. We deserve full transparency, answers, and drinking water that is safe for all. Join a discussion with experts on January 7, featuring: Judith Enck, Former EPA Regional Director, currently President of Beyond Plastics Prof. Erin Bell, University of […]
Climate change calls for urgency — and as we saw with the global pandemic last year, big, rapid shifts really are possible. What could we do within just the next decade to provide the Hudson Valley with climate solutions? We've asked local environmental leaders and activists what they envision in their areas over the next […]
Stop Danskammer is a short documentary set in Newburgh, NY, which shows how environmental and racial justice are two sides of the same coin. On one side, we meet local activists working hard to keep a fracked gas power plant from opening in their city--and who would think they would have to in a state […]
Interested in learning more about Scenic Hudson’s solar mapping tool and how it can be put to use in your community? Tune in to our How to Solar Now Virtual Conference on January 21st at 5:30pm for a detailed demonstration of the mapping tool and discussion with colleagues about how the Hudson Valley can confront […]
