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Hudson Highlands Land Trust
October 2012 |
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Support our work
 
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Coming Events
Sept 3-Oct 28 Collaborative
Concepts at Saunders Farm Garrison, NY
Oct 5 Spooky--Not Scary-- Stories on the Hudson,
an HHLT Take-A-Hike!
Cold Spring, NY
Oct 6
Young Friends of HHLT Hike and Picnic
Winter Hill
Garrison, NY
Oct 13
Woodlands of the Hudson Valley
Desmond Fish Library
Garrison, NY
Oct 14
Winter Hill Open House
Garrison, NY
Oct 14
Owls,
presented by
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
Hubbard Lodge, Fahnestock State Park
Cold Spring, NY
Nov 9
HHLT's Annual
Fall Cocktail Benefit
New York, NY
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Hudson Highlands Land Trust
P.O. Box 226
20 Nazareth Way
Garrison, NY 10524
845/424-3358
info@hhlt.org |
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 Young Friends of HHLT Organize Hike and Picnic on Saturday, October 6
The Hike and Picnic fundraiser, organized by the Young Friends of HHLT, promises to be a fun celebration of the Hudson Highlands region, its beautiful scenery, and great local food and drink.
Beginning at 11am, guests will gather at Winter Hill for a self-guided hike (about 90 minutes roundtrip) to the sites of the North and South Revolutionary War redoubts, which have exceptional views of the Highlands. If you're not a hiker, bring a blanket, relax on the grounds and enjoy lawn games until the party starts at 12:30.
Event sponsor Newburgh Brewing Co. (http://www.newburghbrewing.com) is supplying their locally brewed beer. Pizza will be served from a '52 Chevy truck by Pizza Luca (www.pizzaluca.com). Other local goodies and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available.
Our thanks to Annelie Berner, Lily Foster, Mike Rauch, Nate Berner, Sarah Bates Johnson, Timothy Roberts and Caitlin Watterson for their enthusiasm and dedication.
There is still time to buy tickets online for $10 off the gate price. Visit http://paperless.ly/TF03y9 for more info and to order tickets. Admission is $40/person online, $50/person at the door. |
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 Visit Winter Hill During Open House on Sunday, October 14, 2pm-6pm
The owners and tenants of Winter Hill invite you to a grand opening celebration on Sunday, October 14, from 2:00-6:00pm.
Built in 1891 and an elegant example of the historic Tudor Revival style of architecture, the building has served as a spiritual and cultural center in the Hudson Valley 120 years. The 29 acres surrounding the building include woodlands and a sweeping lawn, which continues to be a popular sledding destination in winter.
The beautifully restored site is now home to HHLT, the Garden Conservancy and the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. We have already begun using our new larger space to host children's education programs and other events, and are excited about the possibility of future collaborations with our new neighbors.
We all look forward to welcoming you on the 14th.
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 Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Workshop Series Continues
Owls are the topic for Sunday, Oct. 14, at 2pm.
Families will meet a live owl from the Museum's collection. A Museum environmental educator will talk about these nocturnal raptors and their fascinating natural history.
The series, a partnership between HHLT and the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, brings museum experts to Hubbard Lodge (2880 Rte 9 in Cold Spring), the series continues with a look at owls. Hubbard Lodge is on Rte. 9, about 2/10 of a mile north of the intersection of Rte. 9 and Rte. 301. If you are traveling North on Rte. 9, the entrance sign is on the right.
Future topics include squirrels (Sunday, Nov. 11) and bears (Sunday, Dec. 2). All programs begin at 2:00pm. Workshops are recommended for adults with or without children, and for children ages 5 and up. Admission fees for all programs support the care of the Museum's animals at the Wildlife Education Center in Cornwall. Admission is $7/adult and $5/child (Museum Members: $5/adult, $3/child). Visit hhnaturemuseum.org for more information, or call 845-534-5506, ext. 204.
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 Manitoga Presents Annual Woodland Landscape Program
Manitoga/The Russel Wright Design Center and Cary Institute of Eco System Studies present Woodlands of the Hudson Valley: Current Challenges, a talk by Distinguished Senior Scientist Steward T.A. Picket. Scheduled for Saturday, October 13, from 5-7pm at the Desmond-Fish Library (472 Rte. 403, Garrison), Dr. Pickett's presentation will focus on the landscape challenges facing the Hudson Valley woodlands in light of climate change and invasive species.
The program is free for Manitoga members, $15 for non-members. For more information, or to register, call 845/424-3812 or email info@russelwrightcenter.org. Please register by Oct. 10.
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Save the Date: HHLT's Annual Fall Cocktail Benefit, Friday, November 9:
A Luminous Evening
Plan to join us in New York City for a sparkling evening celebrating nature at its most brilliant. The evening will begin with a very special private tour of the Creatures of Light exhibit on bioluminescence at the American Museum of Natural History, will continue with a glittering cocktail reception at the Central Park West home of Bonnie and Terry Turner.
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October is one of the very best months of the year for hiking.
The weather is cooler and less humid, visibility is generally better now than in summer, and the trails of the Hudson Highlands offer spectacular scenery. October is also a birder's delight as migrating birds make their way south, down the Hudson River flyway. So, grab a walking stick, a pair of binoculars and dress in layers to enjoy the best that autumn has to offer along the Hudson. |
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The Hudson Highlands Land Trust is a community-based, non-profit land conservation organization dedicated to the protection of the natural resources, rural character and scenic beauty of the Hudson Highlands. |
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