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Climate Solutions
Land + Air + Water
Outdoors
Plants + Animals
History + Culture
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Climate Solutions
Land + Air + Water
Outdoors
Plants + Animals
History + Culture
Community

Climate Solutions
#Advocacy101

#ClimateControl

#EcoInnovations

#GreenCareers

#SolarNow

More Life Along the Water

It’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the negative news...

The Apollonia Is Sailing Strong — With One Catch

1949 is often cited as the end of the commercial...

Supplying the Valley’s Creativity, Sustainably

Thrifting usually makes us think of secondhand clothing, housewares, or...
Land + Air + Water
#HVFarms

#LandSaves

#MadeByNature

#RestoreTheRiver

The Literal + Figurative Beauty of Cover-Cropping

Joseph Amsili holds up two jars he’s loaded with earth:...

Five Smart Ways to Preserve Fall Produce

“Putting up,” or preserving, some of fall’s best fruits, veggies,...

Farming More Flood-Resilient Rice in the Valley

For thousands of years and across continents, rice has been...
Outdoors
#Don'tForgetFungi

#HVAtPlay

#PedalPower

#SHParks

Why the Hudson Valley Has Become Such a Trail-Running Hub

Before I moved to the Hudson Valley from NYC, I...

Why to Opt Outside for Valentine’s Day

For a day of love — whether self-love or for...

Fresh Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

It’s happening again. Sunlight feels like a precious resource as...
Plants + Animals
#FlightWatch

#HappyTails

#Invasives101

#PlantLife

#TreesPlease

#WildlifeLove

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

Dan Smith first noticed the white spring blossoms of Dutchman’s...

Five Beneficial Spring Weeds Worth Leaving in Your Yard

For many of us, removing weeds is on our spring-cleaning...

The Adorable, Indelible Bunny Rabbit

A bane to gardeners, but a boon to people who...
History + Culture
#IndigenousPresence

#IndustrialEvolution

#Trailblazers

The Hendrick Hudson: the Greatest Steamboat Ever Built Here?

In the 19th century and into the early 20th, shipbuilding...

The Shakers: Fresh Interest, Valley Roots

This year, across the nation, there are many celebrations for...

A Home Run for the Valley

By the 1830s, an early form of baseball had woven...
Community
#HudsonInspired

#MeetTheMakers

#RiverCities

#SteppingForward

Why the Region’s Repair Cafes Continue to Boom

Buy fast, buy cheap — the last several years has...

Taste the Region: Chicken Pot Pie With Spring Veggies

This chicken pot pie with spring vegetables is my cozy-meets-fresh...

Taste the Region: Creamy Mushroom Soup With Black Rice

During the long cold months of winter, you might think...