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Why the Hudson Valley Has Become Such a Trail-Running Hub

Before I moved to the Hudson Valley from NYC, I always thoroughly enjoyed hiking. (I’ve completed 36 of the 46...
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The Hendrick Hudson: the Greatest Steamboat Ever Built Here?

In the 19th century and into the early 20th, shipbuilding was one of the many major industries found up and...
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Connecting With Nature Through Wild Clay

Sculpting with clay is nothing new — pottery is a 40,000-year old craft found in virtually every culture, including those...
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Mending Clothing + Gear Creatively

It was a hand-me-down, but I couldn’t bring myself to throw away my beloved, threadbare sundress. A subtle repair wasn’t...
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The Shakers: Fresh Interest, Valley Roots

This year, across the nation, there are many celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Less well...
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Five Beneficial Spring Weeds Worth Leaving in Your Yard

For many of us, removing weeds is on our spring-cleaning checklist. But what if some of those allegedly pesky plants...
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Plants + Animals
History + Culture
Community

Preview

Why the Hudson Valley Has Become Such a Trail-Running Hub

Before I moved to the Hudson Valley from NYC, I always thoroughly enjoyed hiking. (I’ve completed 36 of the 46...
Read More

The Hendrick Hudson: the Greatest Steamboat Ever Built Here?

In the 19th century and into the early 20th, shipbuilding was one of the many major industries found up and...
Read More

Connecting With Nature Through Wild Clay

Sculpting with clay is nothing new — pottery is a 40,000-year old craft found in virtually every culture, including those...
Read More

Mending Clothing + Gear Creatively

It was a hand-me-down, but I couldn’t bring myself to throw away my beloved, threadbare sundress. A subtle repair wasn’t...
Read More

The Shakers: Fresh Interest, Valley Roots

This year, across the nation, there are many celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Less well...
Read More

Five Beneficial Spring Weeds Worth Leaving in Your Yard

For many of us, removing weeds is on our spring-cleaning checklist. But what if some of those allegedly pesky plants...
Read More
Climate Solutions
Land + Air + Water
Outdoors
Plants + Animals
History + Culture
Community

Adventures

Family
Beattie-Powers Place
Hikes & Walks
Kaaterskill Falls
Hikes & Walks
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

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:
Family
Beattie-Powers Place
Hikes & Walks
Kaaterskill Falls
Hikes & Walks
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

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

News, Press Releases
The Climate Law is New York’s Best Solution to the Affordability and Climate Crises
Success Stories, Parks Creation
Albert Family Community Forest, Nassau, Rensselaer County
Success Stories, Parks Creation
Kramme Falls Community Forest, Schodack, Rensselaer County
Success Stories, Beauty
Potic Creek Preserve, Athens, Greene County
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Upcoming Events

April 25
Earth Day Celebration at Red Fox Ravine
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April 25
Earth Day Celebration at Red Fox Ravine
Celebrate Earth Day with Kingston Land Trust at the Red Fox Ravine...
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May 7
Let’s Bike HV – Kingston
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May 7
Let’s Bike HV – Kingston
Cycling is an excellent exercise that can connect people with nature and...
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May 9
Let’s Bike HV – Newburgh
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May 9
Let’s Bike HV – Newburgh
Cycling is an excellent exercise that can connect people to nature and...
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