Scenic Hudson Helps Expand
Popular State Park

New areas surrounding Fishkill Ridge have been permanently protected for public enjoyment.

On Jan. 24, we joined with officials from NYS Parks and the City of Beacon in announcing the addition of 1,300 acres of protected land to the 6,000-acre Hudson Highands State Park. More than half of this land was protected with Scenic Hudson's assistance: 639 acres on the northern end of Fishkill Ridge and the 80-acre former University Settlement Camp within the Beacon city limits. More...

New Studies:
Kingston Development Project Violates State and Local Policies

Two new studies of the Hudson Landing development proposed for the City of Kingston reveal that the project violates policies adopted by the city in its Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) and also is inconsistent with New York State Department of State coastal management guidelines. According to these studies, Hudson Landing would destroy views and harm the economy. More...

Can you identify which Scenic Hudson Park Reed Sparling is visiting this month? Visit this page to find out.

Did we stump you? No one correctly indentified last month's "Where in the Valley is Reed Sparling" photo as being at Clausland Mountain Park in Orangeburg (Rockand).

We wish you better luck this month with our we have a new challenge. Once again, the first person to respond correctly will win an autographed copy of Reed's new book, Hudson Valley Voyage: Through the Seasons, Through the Years. Happy guessing!

Your donation will help us continue to preserve the health and beauty of the Hudson River Valley before it's too late. (photo: Robert Rodriguez, Jr.)

Spring Outings...

Come to an event in a Scenic Hudson Park as the valley begins its marvelous transformation from winter to spring.

Scavenger Hunt
Date: Saturday, Feb. 23, 2 p.m.
Location: Madam Brett Park (Beacon)
Solve clues using a map and compass and learn fascinating facts about the park, the Hudson River and Scenic Hudson.
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Early Bird's Garden
Date: Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m.
Location: Esopus Meadows (Ulster)
Get a leg up on spring planting: learn about composting and hot boxes, then create your own flat of favorite veggies.
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World of Wonders
Date: Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m.
Location: Black Creek Preserve (Ulster)
Explore the vernal pools of the Black Creek Preserve with a Scenic Hudson ranger and discover the variety of life teeming within.
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West Point Foundry: Unearthing the Past, Forging a Future
Date: Saturday, March 29, 7 - 9 p.m.
Location: Putnam County Historical Society and Foundry School Museum (Cold Spring)
Explore fascinating archaeological discoveries made at this 19th-century industrial powerhouse and learn about exciting plans for the foundry's future.
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Spread the Word

Help us let people know about Scenic Hudson's fun park events. Download this flyer and print it out or e-mail it to your circle. (PDF, 160K)