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Hudson Highlands Land Trust
November 2013
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Visit our website
Support our work
 
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Coming Events
Nov 9
Introduction to Trail Maintenance
NY-NJ Trail Conference
Teatown Lake Reservation
Ossining, NY
Nov 9
Blues Hall of Fame
Paramount Theater
Peekskill, NY
Nov 17
Turkeys: A Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Wildlife Workshop
Hubbard Lodge, Fahnestock State Park
Cold Spring, NY
Nov 20
Harvesting Opportunities in New York
Hilton Albany
Albany, 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
Andrew T. Chmar
Executive Director
Katrina Shindledecker
Director of Land Preservation
MJ Martin
Director of Outreach and Development
Kathy Hamel
Membership and Public Policy Coordinator
Matt Decker
Stewardship Coordinator
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 Thank you Volunteers!
As a small staff with big ambitions, we are continually grateful to the scores of volunteers who have shared their time, expertise and passion for the Hudson Highlands with us and our members. This year, participants in our Take-A-Hike! excursions, Protecting the Highlands from Alien Invaders community forum and River of Words summer workshops benefited from community members who donated their time. The success of these and all our events were in large part due to the generosity of volunteers who helped with set-up, hospitality and break-down. And, in-office clerical projects were made easier through the assistance of some very organized volunteers.
We are extremely grateful for your generosity, and thank you for your time and support. If you're interested in volunteering with HHLT, please email info@hhlt.org or call 845/424-3358 x4.
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 Paramount Theater Offers Seasonal Discount to HHLT Members
Newly re-opened Paramount Hudson Valley Theater in Peekskill is offering Hudson Highlands Land Trust supporters 20% off all shows in November and December. It's an all-star line up with something for everyone in this historic venue. Don't miss great blues artists from the Hudson Valley, legendary rockers, holiday favorites and more.
Visit paramounthudsonvalley.com for up-to-the minute show details or call the box office at 914/739-0039. Mention code HHLT13 and save on local live entertainment.
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 NY-NJ Trail Conference Offers Intro to Trail Maintenance
On Saturday, November 9, from 10:00am-2:00pm, the NY-NJ Trail Conference is offering a free indoor/outdoor training session at Teatown Lake Reservation on trail maintenance. The workshop covers an introduction to the Trail Conference and provides skills necessary to maintain a hiking trail so it is easily passable and harmonious with its surroundings.
Participants will learn assessment of trail conditions, clearing, blazing, proper use of tools and how to report any trail problems they may come across on their segment of trail. Be prepared for changeable weather. Wear your hiking boots, work gloves, and bring water.
Contact Hank Osborn at hosborn@nynjtc.org or 201/512-9348 x29 for more information.
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 Wildlife Workshop Talks Turkey
The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum and HHLT present the third and final wildlife workshop, Turkeys, at the Hubbard Lodge in Cold Spring on Sunday, November 17, from 2:00-3:30pm. 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 is on the right.
Join environmental educator Carl Heitmuller to learn information and fun facts, including why the turkey was once nominated to become our National Symbol. "Most people don't know that turkeys can fly, so be sure to keep your eyes in the trees as well as on the ground," said Carl. Find out about the turkey's natural history and interesting adaptations. After the presentation, join Carl on a guided hike to search for signs of wild turkeys (weather permitting).
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 HHNM'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 x204.
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 American Farmland Trust Conference Focuses on NY Farms
Join fellow New Yorkers in Albany on Wednesday, November 20, to learn how communities can work together to grow local food economies, protect farmland from development and support the next generation of farmers.
The day-long conference will be held at the Hilton Albany, located at 40 Lodge St. in downtown Albany. The morning program features keynote speaker Andrew McElwaine, American Farmland Trust President, followed by 12 concurrent workshops.
Review the brochure or visit newyork.farmland.org for more info.
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Participate in a Citizen Science Program this Winter.
With many of the leaves fallen, birders can see their quarry easily, as well as abandoned nests. The numbers of winter birds in the valley swell at this time, as well. Chickadees, titmice, and nuthatches gather together again in mixed flocks, clustering around well-supplied bird feeders. Cardinals, juncos, and white-throated sparrows scratch for fallen seeds below. Keep your bird feeders stocked and join Project FeederWatch to help scientists track winter bird populations and long-term trends in bird distribution. |
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The Hudson Highlands Land Trust is a community-based, accredited, 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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