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Coming Events
Apr 9
Lecture: Crude Oil Transport
Beacon Sloop Club
Beacon, NY
Apr 18
Strategies for Controlling Invasive Plants in your Garden
Manitoga
Garrison, NY
Apr 19
Food for Thought: Shopping, Cooking and Eating Sustainably
Hudson Highlands Land Trust
Garrison, NY
Salamanders, a Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Wildlife Workshop Hubbard Lodge Cold Spring, NY
May 2
I Love My Park Day
Parks & Trails NY
Various Locations
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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 Presents Free Community Forum on Food Sustainability, Sun, Apr 19
Attend the Hudson Highlands Land Trust's free community forum on Sunday, April 19, at the Highlands Country Club, Route 9D, in Garrison to learn tips from experts on shopping for food, planning menus and cooking meals more sustainably. Entitled, Food For Thought: Shopping, Cooking and Eating Sustainably, the event is scheduled from 11:00am to 3:00pm and will feature a morning panel and two afternoon breakout sessions.
The panelists will discuss the ways in which mainstream food production damages the environment and offer choices that consumers can make to create affordable, healthy meals that are good for household budgets and the environment. After lunch, break-out sessions will allow attendees to interact and learn about the morning topics in greater detail.
Participants will receive a complimentary lunch and have the opportunity to browse informational tables during breaks.
The forum is open to the public and free-of-charge, but advance registration is required as space is limited. Walk-ins will be accepted only on a space-available basis the day of the event. Email info@hhlt.org for more information or to make a reservation.
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 HHLT Begins Take-A-Hike! Season with Bird Walk to the Board Walk
HHLT's popular Take-A-Hike! program is back after a one-year hiatus, offering eight opportunities to experience the Hudson Highlands' natural, scenic and historic resources. All hikes are free (except for Castle to River, the season's program fundraiser), but advance registration is required.
The program begins with Bird Walk to the Board Walk, on Sat, April 25 at 8:30am, at Audubon New York's Constitution Marsh Sanctuary in Garrison. Marsh Director Eric Lind will lead us to the boardwalk and point out some of the residents of this irreplaceable habitat. Bring binoculars for an up-close look. Be sure to sign up early for this popular hike!
Email info@hhlt.org or call 845/424-3358 x6 for more information or to register.
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 Beacon Sloop Club Holds Talk on Crude Oil Transport, Thurs, Apr 9
Riverkeeper's Jeremy Cherson will discuss the risks posed by crude oil transport in the Hudson Valley on Thursday, April 9, at 7:00pm at the Beacon Sloop Club (2 Flynn Dr., Beacon).
The growth of domestic oil production has spurred the industry to make the Hudson Valley into an international conduit for crude oil. Up to five billion gallons is being transported through the Hudson Valley annually by train, barge and ship. Public reaction has prompted New York State to increase inspections. Learn what you can do to encourage further action to ensure the safety of our citizens and environment.
For more info, or to register for this free event, visit www.beaconsloopclub.org or call (845) 463-4660.
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Learn Strategies for Controlling Invasive Plants in Your Garden, Sat, Apr 18
Walk the designed landscape of Russel Wright's Manitoga on Saturday, April 9, from 9:00am-2:00pm and explore how woodland stewardship includes understanding the impact of invasive plants. Jessica Schuler from the New York Botanical Garden will lead this hands-on workshop, providing instruction in the identification of invasive plants, and targeted management techniques you can take back to your garden. If you are frustrated by invasive plants, you do not want to miss this.
Come for all or part of the day. Tools and lunch will be provided. Long sleeves and work gloves are recommended.
This free workshop is presented by Philipstown Garden Club and members of NYS Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management. Manitoga is located at 584 Route 9D, Garrison. RSVP to Emily Philips, or Karen Ertl.
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Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Offers Wildlife Workshop at Hubbard Lodge, Sun, Apr 19
The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, in partnership with HHLT, is bringing its expertise and live salamanders to Hubbard Lodge on Sunday, April 19, from 2:00pm-3:30pm for a wildlife workshop. Hubbard Lodge is in Fahnestock State Park, on the east side of Route 9, just north of Route 301.
Families are invited to join Environmental Educator Carl Heitmuller to discover fascinating facts and fiction about the habits, habitats and life cycles of salamanders. Weather permitting, Carl will lead a short hike in search of these amazing creatures after the program.
Admission is $7/adult, $5/child (members: $5/adult, $3/child). Admission fees help care for the museum's animals. For information visit the museum's website or call 845/534-5506, x204.
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