Scenic Hudson Receives National Conservation Award

Land Trust Alliance President Rand Wentworth (left) with Scenic Hudson Senior Vice President Steve Rosenberg.

In recognition of our pioneering work in developing and implementing collaborative initiatives to protect the Hudson Valley's important and irreplaceable natural resources, Scenic Hudson was selected from more than 1,700 land trusts across the country to receive the Land Trust Alliance National Land Trust Excellence Award, which was presented at Rally: The National Land Conservation Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2011. More ››

Federal Funds Enable Major Farmland Preservation Initiative

From left, U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson, Scenic Hudson President Ned Sullivan, USDA–Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist Astor Boozer and Dutchess Land Conservancy President Rebecca Thornton.

On Sept. 26, the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Scenic Hudson, Dutchess Land Conservancy (DLC), state officials, Town of Red Hook officials, other local leaders and farmers announced federal Farm Bill funding that will enable Scenic Hudson and its partners to complete the purchase of conservation easements on 10 farms in Dutchess and Columbia counties. The total cost of all 10 projects is more than $3.6 million. The announcement was held at Northwind Farms, Red Hook, Dutchess County. More ››

ON THE RIVER: Kathryn Davis and Ned Sullivan Enjoy Annual Hudson River Kayak Excursion

Earlier this month, Kathryn W. Davis and Scenic Hudson President Ned Sullivan continued their annual tradition of taking a kayak excursion on the Hudson River. Mrs. Davis, a 104-year-old philanthropist from Westchester County, launched her kayak from Scenic Hudson's recently opened Long Dock Park in Beacon. She and Ned kayaked down the Hudson to Dennings Point State Park and returned. Over the past few months, Mrs. Davis also presided at waterfront park ribbon-cuttings for Scenic Hudson RiverWalk Park at Tarrytown and the Kathryn W. Davis RiverWalk Center at Kingsland Point Park in Sleepy Hollow.

Upcoming Events...

Trail-Building Days
Date: Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m., & Dec. 3, 10 a.m.
Location: Stockport Flats Conservation Area (Columbia)
We are looking for volunteers to help us establish a trail linking Scenic Hudson's Harrier Hill Park with the Greenport Conservation Area. The new trail will pass through meadows filled with wildflowers, grey dogwood and native grasses and afford great new opportunities to view rare wildlife. RSVP for either the Nov. 12 session or the Dec. 3 session.

Naturalist Lecture Series: “The Genesis of our River from Ice Age to Invasion”
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 20, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Scenic Hudson's River Center at Long Dock Park (Dutchess)
Free lecture with NYSDEC's Hudson River Estuary Program Naturalist Tom Lake exploring the geological forces that shaped the region, beginning at the height of the last Ice Age 20,000 years ago. More ››

In Orange County, Scenic Hudson recently conserved 72 highly scenic and prominently visible acres overlooking the Hudson River in the Hudson Highlands, ensuring a world-class vista spanning 10 miles will remain intact and unspoiled. The property—locally known as Rose's Camp, a summer bungalow colony in the early 20th century—is a key component of magnificent ridgeline views enjoyed daily by thousands of commuters on Metro-North, drivers on Route 9D and the Bear Mountain Bridge, and hikers on the Appalachian Trail. The Hudson Highlands Land Trust (HHLT) helped facilitate the negotiations. The transaction was made possible through a zero-interest loan from The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation and the generosity of supporters. See this press release for additional details. (photo: Robert Rodriguez, Jr.)

   
   
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