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Coming Events
Oct 19
Snakes Alive!
a Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Wildlife Workshop
Hubbard Lodge
Cold Spring, NY
Oct 21
2014 State Open Space Conservation Plan Public Hearing
Bear Mountain Inn
Bear Mountain, NY
Oct 23
Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail Public Meeting
Chalet on the Hudson
Cold Spring, NY
Oct 25
Nordic Ski Swap and Sale
Taconic Outdoor Education Center
Cold Spring, 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
Andy 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
Jonathan Leitner
Program and Database Associate
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HHLT Celebrates 25th Anniversary with More than 330 Supporters and Friends
Commits to Preserve an Additional 2,500 Acres Over Next Five Years
On Friday, October 10th, the Hudson Highlands Land Trust celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a Gala at Boscobel House and Gardens. More than 330 Land Trust supporters and partners were present to celebrate the milestone with past and present HHLT directors and staff. Boscobel Executive Director Steve Miller opened the evening by welcoming the Land Trust and its guests. HHLT Executive Director Andy Chmar introduced HHLT's partners and local elected officials, and was then followed by a short film by award-winning documentarian Stephen Ives on our River of Words environmental education program. Chris Davis, HHLT Chairman, rounded out the evening, talking about his own inspiration for joining the Land Trust's Board and then inviting the assemblage to head to the Belvedere for a fireworks display.
Also at the gala, HHLT Director Fred Rich announced the Land Trust's commitment to preserve 2,500 acres of Legacy Landscapes parcels over the next five years, more than doubling the private land currently preserved through conservation agreements. Leading the way, eight HHLT Board Members have pledged to donate conservation easements on their own properties.
Established in 2011, the Legacy Landscapes Project is a strategic plan that identifies parcels throughout the Land Trust's mission area that are important land protection priorities. The Land Trust will continue its work in partnership with private landowners, regional organizations and government agencies, like NYS Parks and DEC, to achieve this ambitious goal. If you are a landowner and interested in learning more about conservation agreements, please contact Katrina Shindledecker.
HHLT is profoundly grateful to everyone who helped make Friday's event such a success. If you attended, we ask that you kindly share your photos of this evening by sending them to Kathy Hamel.
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 Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail Public Meeting Set for October 23
All interested in learning more about the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail project are encouraged to attend the upcoming public meeting, scheduled for Thursday, October 23, from 7:00-8:30pm at the Chalet on the Hudson (3250 Route 9D, Cold Spring). Attendees will meet Fjord Trail partners, receive an overview of the trail, review a current draft of the preferred route and join in a community discussion on the project. Doors open at 6:30pm for those interested in meeting the consultant team beforehand, and reviewing route maps.
Pre-registration is not needed. We hope to see you there.
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 Public Comments on NYS Open Space Conservation Plan Sought
The Department of Environmental Conservation and Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation have released the 2014 State Open Space Conservation Plan for public comment. The plan guides State Environmental Protection Fund investments in open space protection.
The Draft Plan makes recommendations on how open space conservation will help ensure clean water, air and land for a healthy public and vibrant economy; green New York's economy; protect natural resources and promote outdoor recreation; increase and improve the visitor experience; create a 21st century parks system; and work to address climate change.
Public comment will be accepted until December 17, and a public hearing for this area will be held on Tuesday, October 21, from 2:30-4:30pm, and from 7-9:00pm. Public comments can be submitted by email to LF.OpenSpacePlan@dec.ny.gov or mailed to Open Space Conservation Plan, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233.
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 Nature Museum Partners with HHLT on Snakes Workshop, Oct 19
Partnering with HHLT, the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum brings its environmental expertise and Live Snakes to Hubbard Lodge on Sunday, October 19, from 2:00-3:30pm. Hubbard Lodge is on the east side of Route 9, just north of Route 301.
"Snakes, being both predators and prey, play an important part in the balance of our ecosystem," says environmental educator Lisa Mechaley. Come get a close-up look at these reptiles and learn how to identify the snakes that live in the Hudson Valley.
The program is for adults with or without children, and for children ages 5 and up. Admission $7/adult, $5/child (Museum members: $5 and $3) For more information go to hhnm.org or call 845/534-5506 x204.
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 Prepare for Fall Bird-Feeding Season
Feed your feathered friends this winter. Putnam Highlands Audubon Society is selling bird seed to those interested in keeping their bird feeders stocked throughout the fall and winter seasons.
Birdseed orders are due Monday, October 20, and pickup is Saturday, October 25, at the Taconic Outdoor Education Center in Cold Spring. The order form can be found here.
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 TOEC Hosts Nordic Ski Swap and Sale, October 25
Whether you're clearing old equipment out of your garage or looking for bargains on items you need, you don't want to miss the Taconic Outdoor Education Center's 5th Annual Nordic Ski Swap and Sale on Saturday, October 25 from 9:30am to 3:00pm.
A portion of the proceeds from each sale will be used by the Friends of Fahnestock & Hudson Highlands State Parks to improve Fahnestock Winter Park programs. For additional information, visit the Friends of Fahnestock Facebook page.
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