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Learning Not to Toss That School Lunch
Working in a school, I witness food waste daily. Students...
Valley Moves Toward Banning Blowers and “Leaving the Leaves”
When Michael Hall co-founded the Quiet Clean Alliance, a national...
Beyond “Wishcycling:” What Is Really, Truly Recyclable?
If you’ve ever felt confused about what to put in...
Land + Air + Water
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#MadeByNature
#RestoreTheRiver
The Soil-Supplementing, Climate-Boosting Potential of Biochar
A soil amendment created from organic waste materials such as...
Overnight Stays Add Fun — and Financial Stability — to Valley Farms
The allure of waking up to a rooster’s crow and...
The Modern Comeback of Ancient Buckwheat
In 2023, Travel + Leisure named Ulster County’s Phoenicia Diner...
Outdoors
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What Sleeping in a Lighthouse Is Really Like
I’ve been obsessed with lighthouses since I was a kid....
Chasing the Rainbow: Skies Open Up to Hot Air Balloon (Volunteer) Crews
Years ago, I had a vivid dream of floating in...
What’s Behind the Rise in Camping?
Camping is experiencing a renaissance. Nearly 7 in 10 U.S....
Plants + Animals
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Coexisting More Peacefully With Coyotes
As human activity over the centuries has drastically altered the...
How to Better Attract and Support Butterflies
Many of us dream of having a butterfly haven in...
As the Climate Changes, Which Perennials Will Thrive in the Hudson Valley?
Only every decade or so does the U.S. Department of...
History + Culture
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Savor the History of Las Villas, the Latin Catskills
Growing up around his parents’ business, Ishmael Martinez, Jr., would...
The Valley’s World-Beating Natural Cement Industry
Along with brick-making and ice harvesting, the manufacturing of natural cement earned the...
Appreciating the Indigenous Roots of Kayaking
Fiberglass and neoprone — kayaking can feel like a slick modern...
Community
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How a Regional Mural Artist Goes to the Wall for Nature
It could be said that Joseph Pimentel was raised to...
Capturing Great Photography by Drone
Ever since I was a child, I dreamed of flight,...
How the Valley’s Seasons and Gardens Inspire Pattern Designer Jen Hewett
Printmaker, surface designer, and textile artist Jen Hewett loves to...
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New Bike Trail Connections Make Cycling More Doable and Accessible
The Hudson Valley is a dream place to live for recreational cyclists. You can spend days pedaling scenic rail trails,...
Malcolm X Park Hosts New Moments of Joy
Malcolm X said, “The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.” A unique partnership responsible for the revitalization...
Seeding Poughkeepsie’s Healthy Future at Pershing Farm
“I used to walk by this park all the time and never thought there would be a farm here.” That’s...
Celebrate Good Times! Sojourner Truth State Park Opens with Community Earth Day Event
A Community Earth Day get-together was a fitting way to celebrate the opening of Sojourner Truth State Park, located on...
Celebrating Pershing Avenue Farm’s First Harvest
Residents of Poughkeepsie’s Northside neighborhood turned out in force to enjoy a Harvest Fest at the Pershing Avenue Neighborhood Farm +...
Newburgh Street-Tree Planting Aims to Restore the City’s Healthy, Shady Canopy
In May, the residents of South Miller Street in Newburgh gathered to plant, to care for — and really, to...
Creating a New Community Resource in Poughkeepsie
Deepening our roots in the City of Poughkeepsie — and building upon our commitment to be an active partner in...
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