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Where to Leaf-Peep by Rail Trail

Fall in the Hudson Valley may be a popular time to hike, but I’d argue that the region’s best leaf-peeping...
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How Catskills Trees Fed New York’s Love for Leather

Step into the dense woods of the Catskill Mountains today, and it’s hard to picture a time when those forests...
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The Trick to Treat Your Tastebuds

Calabaza en tacha, also known as calabaza en dulce, is a spiced Mexican candied pumpkin perfect for fall. The pumpkin is...
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How Good Storytelling Could Help Save the Planet 

We brought together two environmental luminaries to talk about climate storytelling — what it is, where it’s gone wrong, and...
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For an Eco-Friendlier Fall, Don’t Waste Those Pumpkins

Not long ago, Halloween decorating took some fake spider webs, a smattering of gourds, and of course, a jack-o’-lantern on...
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Fall Fresh: The Real-Deal History of Apple Cider Doughnuts

Cider and doughnuts are just as old, if not older, than apple pie. New York can lay claim to introducing...
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Plants + Animals
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Community

Preview

Where to Leaf-Peep by Rail Trail

Fall in the Hudson Valley may be a popular time to hike, but I’d argue that the region’s best leaf-peeping...
Read More

How Catskills Trees Fed New York’s Love for Leather

Step into the dense woods of the Catskill Mountains today, and it’s hard to picture a time when those forests...
Read More

The Trick to Treat Your Tastebuds

Calabaza en tacha, also known as calabaza en dulce, is a spiced Mexican candied pumpkin perfect for fall. The pumpkin is...
Read More

How Good Storytelling Could Help Save the Planet 

We brought together two environmental luminaries to talk about climate storytelling — what it is, where it’s gone wrong, and...
Read More

For an Eco-Friendlier Fall, Don’t Waste Those Pumpkins

Not long ago, Halloween decorating took some fake spider webs, a smattering of gourds, and of course, a jack-o’-lantern on...
Read More

Fall Fresh: The Real-Deal History of Apple Cider Doughnuts

Cider and doughnuts are just as old, if not older, than apple pie. New York can lay claim to introducing...
Read More
Climate Solutions
Land + Air + Water
Outdoors
Plants + Animals
History + Culture
Community

Adventures

Hikes & Walks
Ashokan Rail Trail
Hikes & Walks
Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Hikes & Walks
Little Stony Point

Before & After

Transforming the
Hudson Valley

Since 1963, we’ve been preserving, protecting and revitalizing land and communities in the Hudson River Valley of New York.
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Adventures

Explore the Natural Beauty of the Hudson Valley

  • Discover:
Hikes & Walks
Ashokan Rail Trail
Hikes & Walks
Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Hikes & Walks
Little Stony Point

Before & After

Transforming the
Hudson Valley

Since 1963, we’ve been preserving, protecting and revitalizing land and communities in the Hudson River Valley of New York.

See more Before & After transformations.

long-dock-before-aerial-crop long-dock-after-aerial-crop-2
transform-yonkers-before_crop van-der-donck-after
walkway-before_terry-hardy-crop Walkway-Railroad-after-crop

Latest News

Success Stories, Farms
Tributary Farm (High Falls, Ulster County)
Success Stories, Beauty, Ecology
Snake Mountain (East Nassau, Rensselaer County)
Success Stories, Beauty, Ecology
Popp Property (Milan and Pine Plains, Dutchess County)
Success Stories, Beauty, Ecology
Woods Property (Guilderland, Albany County)
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Upcoming Events

October 3
Arthur’s Point Farm Stewardship Series: Native Seed Collection Workshop
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October 3
Arthur’s Point Farm Stewardship Series: Native Seed Collection Workshop
Curious about collecting seeds to promote more native plants in our region?...
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October 3
Opening Celebration at Highland Falls Preserve
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October 3
Opening Celebration at Highland Falls Preserve
Come explore the Hudson Valley’s newest hiking and picnic spot! Join us...
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October 9
Revive College Hill Park Coalition Meeting
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October 9
Revive College Hill Park Coalition Meeting
College Hill Park is the largest park in Poughkeepsie and the highest...
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October 27
Pershing Community Farm Harvest Fest
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October 27
Pershing Community Farm Harvest Fest
Join us for our annual Harvest Fest celebration! Stop by the free...
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