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The Sustainable-Beauty Benefits of a Rain Garden
As intense rain falls more frequently in the Hudson Valley...
Why Try the New Beanless Alternative Coffees
The coffee and tea aisle of Mother Earth’s Storehouse in...
N.Y. Fights Invasives, Beacon Adds Trees, Reforestation Helps Cool the East
Fighting against climate change is critical to our survival, and...
Land + Air + Water
#HVFarms
#LandSaves
#MadeByNature
#RestoreTheRiver
Taste the Region: Ramp, Leek, and Goat Cheese Tart
Sometimes the tastiest local food is literally right under your...
Taste the Region: Kabocha Squash, Fennel, and Miso Soup
Maintaining appreciation for seasonal produce throughout the entire year in...
The Valley Women Taking Over Their Family Farms
Amy Hepworth grew up on a Milton fruit farm that...
Outdoors
#Don'tForgetFungi
#HVAtPlay
#PedalPower
#SHParks
Who’s Cold-Water Swimming in the Hudson Valley
Cold plunges have been a hot commodity for a few...
Regional Guide to a Winter Hiking Treat: Frozen Waterfalls
One of my favorite winter activities is chasing the stunning...
The Totally Doable Fun of Snowshoeing
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to float...
Plants + Animals
#FlightWatch
#HappyTails
#Invasives101
#PlantLife
#TreesPlease
#WildlifeLove
Quiz: Which Caterpillars Become Which Butterflies?
The Hudson Valley provides the perfect habitat for a wide...
Why to Consider Keeping Bees Come Spring
The humble honeybee may just be a human’s new best...
Hearing the Hidden Meanings of Woodpeckers
As winter moves into spring, we often hear the repeated...
History + Culture
#IndigenousPresence
#IndustrialEvolution
#Trailblazers
How Winifred Goldring Revealed More of New York’s Natural History
As the first woman state paleontologist in the country, Winifred...
How the Mid-Hudson Bridge Was Almost Too Hard to Build
A Mid-Hudson Bridge was desperately needed, even begged for, in...
How the Century-Old Bear Mountain Bridge Changed the Valley Forever
The opening of Bear Mountain State Park in 1913 flung...
Community
#HudsonInspired
#MeetTheMakers
#RiverCities
#SteppingForward
How Robert Ferguson Reveres Nature in His Abstract Art
Those who are lucky enough to enjoy views of a...
Sculpting Big Metal in Rock Tavern
Along an otherwise unremarkable roadside in Orange County, a collection...
How Nature’s Music Inspires Audio Art
Drive out to Acra in Greene County, and a narrow...
#Invasives101
How Bad Is Water Chestnut, Really?
When it comes to invasive species that have affected the Hudson River, water chestnuts are one of the most common....
If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Eat ‘Em
Invasive plants wreak great havoc in the Hudson Valley, crowding out native species that birds and other animals depend on...
Hounding Out Invasive Species in the Hudson Valley
The next time you’re hiking in the Lower Hudson Valley, be on the lookout for two of the region’s newest...
Woolly Adelgids Threaten Eastern Hemlock Trees
For generations, the canopies provided by the Eastern hemlock trees have been integral to the Empire State’s forest ecosystems. Although...
Watch Out for Spotted Lanternflies
The spotted lanternfly is one beautiful bug. With its wings outspread, an adult resembles an abstract painting, sporting geometric splotches...
Solving a Knotty Knotweed Problem
“When I first started working here, I didn’t realize this could be such a beautiful view,” says Scenic Hudson parks...
Don’t Touch That Plant!
Trees, shrubs and wildflowers contribute so much beauty to the Hudson Valley — and joy to our lives — but...
Trees That Eat Things
Scenic Hudson Land Stewardship Coordinator Dan Smith photographed an ice skate being “eaten” by a tree on one of our...
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