This year’s Gala promises to be an unforgettable celebration of female environmental champions from across the Hudson Valley. These women are bringing Sojourner Truth’s passion, fearlessness, and leadership qualities to everything they do. They are committed to preserving and protecting our environment while working tirelessly to improve the lives of others. Like Truth herself, they […]
Gather at the Putnam History Museum to have the first look at the new exhibition, “Healing Hudson,” by Selva Ozelli. This art exhibition, presented in the PHM’s public community room, explores the Hudson Valley’s importance in sparking the environmental movement in the U.S., which took off worldwide. The art on display features Darter Fish, which […]
This seminar and training will provide Ulster County's Town Supervisors and municipal leaders with information on how to plan and implement a Community Preservation Program and utilize funding through NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets to protect working farmland in their communities. REGISTER HERE Session 1: Leading a Community Preservation Program, presented by Orange County […]
The Hudson River has long been a bustling center of commerce and recreation, as well as home to abundant fish and wildlife. But General Electric dumped toxic PCBs into this American Heritage River for more than 30 years, turning a 200-mile stretch of the Hudson into one of the biggest Superfund sites in the country […]
Inhabiting Landscape is a series of workshops and walking tours created by Leslie Ruckman in partnership with the Thomas Cole National Historic Site, the Greene Land Trust, and Scenic Hudson. Located at the Mawignack Preserve in the town of Catskill, NY, the series explores the many ways in which landscapes are dynamic reflections of their […]
Join Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley and Brendan Quirion, head deer and bear biologist for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, for a FREE discussion on the science behind the impact of overabundant deer populations on our forests and ways we can turn the tide toward restoring balance. Quirion’s responsibilities as the […]
In honor of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, The Brain and Body Coalition, a mental wellness organization supporting Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, and Westchester Counties, is hosting a special FREE event, “Reel Hope for Men’s Mental Health.” This event offers a unique opportunity for individuals to engage in outdoor activities that promote mental well-being. Attendees will […]
What exactly is biochar and how can it benefit your farm? Join us at Hearty Roots Community Farm for a field day to learn more! Save your soil – and the earth – at the same time!
All around us, the beauty of the natural landscape is shaped and reshaped by the living creatures, natural and unnatural forces who call this place home. In Smelly Aesthetics, we will explore the odorous dimensions of plants, the way they harness scent to communicate amongst themselves, and influence the world of creatures around them. A […]
Join the Brain and Body Coalition at Pershing Avenue Park & Neighborhood Farm for this year's kick-off event that explores wellness from head to toe. Sponsored in part by New City Parks, this family-friendly event will include giveaways, music, art, and community resources! Please email reply@brainandbodycoalition.org with any questions about this event!
Join in a day of play along the waterway at the Quassaick Creek Fest in Newburgh — FREE music, dancing, food, games, environmental education, community art, and more! More about Quassaick Creek Greenway @quassaickcreekgreenway #QuassaickCreekGreenway #Creekfest
What is agroforestry and how can it benefit your farm? Join us for an evening at Mastwood Farms where we will discuss various topics including species selection, funding opportunities, and silvopasture. We will also take a tour of the farm’s multi-use riparian buffer.
