The Climate Security Act seeks to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 66% by 2050.

TAKE ACTION: Urge Your Senators to Support the Climate Change Bill

Earlier this week, the United States Senate began to debate the Climate Security Act, a new law that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and generate funding for important federal land conservation programs that benefit the Hudson Valley. Scenic Hudson is one of more than 170 environmental organizations calling for support and passage of this landmark legislation. We're asking you to help by sending letters to your Senators urging them to support the bill as well. More...

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT - Free Screening of Evan Almighty

Join us on Saturday night, June 7, for Evan Almighty at Foundry Dock Park in Cold Spring.

Viewers of all ages are guaranteed plenty of laughs -- as well as a positive environmental message -- when we present the film Evan Almighty at our Foundry Dock Park in Cold Spring (Putnam County) on Saturday, June 7. More...

Scenic Hudson President Ned Sullivan announcing our $1 million pledge.

Scenic Hudson Donates $1 Million to Walkway Over the Hudson Bridge Restoration Effort

At a May 27 groundbreaking ceremony, Ned Sullivan announced that Scenic Hudson is committing $1 million to support Walkway Over the Hudson, the $30-million grassroots project that seeks to transform the abandoned Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge into the world's longest elevated pedestrian park. In his remarks, Ned predicted that the walkway will "make Poughkeepsie a world-class destination that realizes the full potential of this rich and historic section of our National Heritage Area and attracts new businesses that will boost the economy of the region." More...

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

Congratulations to Jack Gilman of Yonkers for correctly identifying last month's "Where in the Valley is Reed Sparling" photo as being at Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington (Westchester County). See this page for additional details.

For June 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.)

Upcoming Events

Check our calendar of events for a complete list of fun and informative ways to enjoy the Hudson Valley this summer.

National Trails Day "Work 'n' Ride"
Date: Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m.
Location: Shaupeneak Ridge (Esopus)
Join us for a two-hour work party to celebrate National Trails Day, followed by a short but rugged three-mile, out-and-back mountain bike ride on the park's orange trail. More ...

6th Annual "Day at the Foundry" Tours
Date: Saturday and Sunday, June 14 & 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: West Point Foundry Preserve (Cold Spring)
Join Scenic Hudson and archaeologists from Michigan Tech for our annual open house weekend featuring tours of the historic preserve and a chance to see the "digs-in-progress." RSVP for Saturday or Sunday.

Morning Ranger Hike
Date: Thursday, June 19, 10 a.m.
Location: Black Creek Preserve (Esopus)
Join a Scenic Hudson ranger for a moderate (2.5-mile) fact-filled nature walk with splendid river views.
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Yoga with a View
Date: Friday, June 20, 9 a.m.
Location: Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington (Westchester)
Get your body and mind in shape while enjoying glorious Palisades views at this free summer solstice workshop led by senior teachers from Yogaworks of Irvington.
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Dragonfly Discoveries
Date: Wednesday, June 25, 1 p.m.
Location: Shaupeneak Ridge (Esopus)
Join Audubon New York Educator Larry Federman for a fun introduction to identifying dragonflies and damselflies. You'll learn about their biology and life cycle and get a chance to try to catch some!
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Toddler "Stroll"
Date: Friday, June 27, 10 a.m.
Location: Poets' Walk (Red Hook)
Introduce your young'uns to life's "wild side" on this stroller-friendly walk followed by a brief story time.
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Nature on the Run
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Poets' Walk (Red Hook)
Savor the historic trails of one of our most popular parks at a heart-thumping pace on this casual group jog.
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Moonlight Hike
Date: Friday, July 18, 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Beacon (Beacon)
Arrive at the summit for a spectacular Hudson Valley sunset, then journey back down beneath a full moon. More ...

Have you checked out our photo competition? You can browse though nearly 1,500 images -- and vote for your favorites -- or submit your own entry any time before Monday, June 30. More ...