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Coming Events
February 4
EagleFest
Croton Point Park
Croton-on-Hudson, NY
February 15
No Farms No Food Rally
State Capitol
Albany, NY
June 9
HHLT's 8th Annual
Family Festival
Claudio Marzollo Community Center of Philipstown
Garrison, NY
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Hudson Highlands Land Trust
P.O. Box 226
1180 Route 9D
Garrison, NY 10524
845/424-3358
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Consider Joining a CSA this Season
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. In a CSA, a farmer offers a certain number of "shares" to the public. Interested consumers purchase a share and receive a weekly supply of the farm's produce throughout the farming season. The share typically consists of vegetables, but other farm products may be included.
This arrangement rewards both sides: The shareholders receive ultra-fresh food weekly (with all the flavor and vitamin benefits) and get exposed to new vegetables and new ways of cooking. Parents find that kids typically favor food from "their" farm - even veggies they've never been known to eat before. The farmers are able to spend time marketing early in the year, before their 16-hour days in the field begin, and receive payment early in the season, which helps with the farm's cash flow.
The close business relationship also allows the farmers to get to know the people who eat the food they grow, and the consumers to learn about the seasonal process. And, as all share the risks and rewards of farming, a sense of community among members, and between members and farmers, usually develops.
To learn about CSAs in our area, follow these links:
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 Raise Your Voice in Support of Local Farms
Join the growing movement and register for the No Farms No Food Rally, February 15, at the State Capitol, in Albany. Unite with farmers, local foods advocates, community leaders and others to tell Governor Cuomo and the state legislature how much we care about local farms and food.
Meet in person with our legislators and urge them to support funding and legislation to:
- Strengthen New York's Farm & Food Economy
- Protect Farmland & the Environment
- Increase Access to Locally Grown Food
Register now at http://newyork.farmland.org/no-farms-no-food. A local foods lunch will be served.
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 Listen to HHLT Educator Cathy Bakker on the Radio
Cathy Bakker shares her joy of winter hiking with Marilyn Miller during Get Fit Today on Friday, February 3, at 10:00am on WLNA 1420am.
"Although the temptation is to stay huddled at home, the Hudson Valley offers beauty in winter that is lost in spring," Cathy explains. "Hikers are able enjoy vistas available only when the trees are bare."
Listen in on Friday morning to learn tips about staying warm and healthy while enjoying nature's winter offerings. You can also stream the interview live on Hudson Valley Talk Radio, http://www.hvradionet.com.
Cathy Bakker offers seasonal hiking programs through the Philipstown Recreation Department in conjunction with the Hudson Highlands Land Trust.
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 Watch Eagles Soar at Croton Point Park
Teatown Lake Reservation hosts the 8th Annual Hudson River EagleFest on Saturday, February 4, from 9am to 4pm.
EagleFest Headquarters and all theaters will be located in heated tents at Westchester County's Croton Point Park, with additional eagle viewing sites located at the Croton train station boat ramp, George's Island in Montrose, and the Riverfront Green in Peekskill.
EagleFest coincides with the annual winter gathering of the bald eagle in the lower Hudson Valley and offers participants a chance to observe our national symbol up close in their natural setting. Adults and children attending EagleFest will learn about the bald eagle's natural history, recent recovery, and habitat needs through activities led by local experts and environmental conservationists.
For more information contact the EagleFest Headquarters at 762-2912, ext. 110, or http://teatown.org/eaglefest/index.htm.
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