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Coming Events
May 7
The Future of Oak Forests
Cary Institute
Millbrook, NY
DEC
Public Meetings on Deer Management
Various Locations throughout the State
Historic Highland Falls Walking Tour, an HHLT Take-A-Hike! Event
West Point Visitors Center
Highland Falls, NY
Community Picnic Honoring HHLT Executive Director
Andy Chmar
Winter Hill
Garrison, 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 Conservation
MJ Martin
Director of Outreach and Development
Kathy Hamel
Outreach and Public Policy Manager
Jonathan Leitner
Membership and Program Manager
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 HHLT Welcomes New Conservation Stewardship ManagerWe are pleased to announce that Nicole Wooten will be joining the Hudson Highlands Land Trust (HHLT) staff in June as our new Conservation Stewardship Manager.
"Nicole brings a combination of natural resources management experience and field work to the position of Conservation Stewardship Manager that will be integral to the continued success of HHLT's land conservation initiatives," said HHLT Executive Director Andy Chmar.
Nicole holds Bachelors of Arts degrees in Environmental Studies and English from the University of North Carolina and is currently completing her studies at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies to obtain a Master of Environmental Management.
We look forward to introducing Nicole to our conservation easement landowners and members. |
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 Thank you for your votes!
Because of our supporters' enthusiastic participation in a recent grant competition, HHLT's River of Words environmental education program was awarded a $1,670 grant from the Pig Difference Foundation.
The funding will support the ROW program's involvement in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's A Day in the Life of the Hudson River, a citizen-science program geared for students.
We thank you for voting and sharing. We truly would not have received this funding without you.
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 HHLT Receives Grants that Support Local Land Conservation
Last month, HHLT was awarded two New York State Conservation Partnership Program (NYSCPP) grants that help underwrite the conservation of 50 acres in Putnam County.
The grants support the protection of the O'Connell Boulder Field Preserve, located within the watershed of the Peekskill Hollow Brook, part of the Peekskill and Cortlandt drinking water system; and the expansion of the Putnam Highlands Audubon Society's Watergrass Sanctuary, which provides diverse habitats for nesting and migrating birds and other wildlife. Both projects, completed in 2015, provide for public access, with the assurance that the properties will forever provide scenic enjoyment while permanently protecting local natural resources.
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 Cary Institute Offers Forum on Oak Forests, Sat, May 7
When mature oaks are lost through harvest, age, or disturbance they are often replaced by other types of trees.
On Saturday, May 7, the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies will be hosting a special forum on the topic.
Attendees will discover the factors that threaten oak regeneration and explore the importance of oaks to wildlife. Through an interactive panel, participants will gain firsthand knowledge about how private forest owners and land managers can make a difference.
The event will take place at the Cary Institute Auditorium located at 2801 Sharon Tpk. (Rt. 44) in Millbrook, NY. It is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Register online or call (845) 677-7600 x121.
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 DEC Hosts Public Meetings on Deer Management, May 10 and 12
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will host a webinar "New York Deer Management Update" the evenings of Tuesday, May 10, and Thursday, May 12. Both nights will have the same content. The public is invited to participate on either night by connecting online or by joining DEC staff at locations throughout the state.
The webinar is designed to inform New York deer hunters and the general public about current issues in deer management and to set the stage for updating DEC's Management Plan for White-tailed Deer in New York State.
The presentation will be simulcast online and to a number of meeting venues where participants will meet their regional DEC deer biologist. After the presentation, DEC staff will be available online and in-person to answer questions and discuss public concerns about deer management.
For instructions about how to connect online, for the list of locations where the meetings will be hosted by DEC staff, and for updates on this process, visit http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/57795.html.
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 Still Time to Register for Black Rock Forest Summer Science Camp
Black Rock Forest Consortium welcomes middle and high school students this summer for authentic, week-long learning experiences in nature, working directly with scientists and artists.
The focus is on understanding nature through observation and investigation. Morning and afternoon classes allow students to study interesting subjects without the pressure of a grade. Classes are taught by real experts and provide an opportunity to explore college and career possibilities in the natural sciences while having fun in Black Rock Forest, a private 4,000 acre preserve in Cornwall, NY. Offerings include classes on birds, reptiles, engineering, writing, art and more.
Black Rock Forest Summer Science Camp is a Day Camp and runs from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. For more information, email Kate Terlizzi, visit blackrockforest.org or call 845-534-4517 ext 18.
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Join HHLT for a Historic Highland Falls Walking Tour, Sat., May 14
Take a walk through the Village of Highland Falls and learn of its rich history and local legends. Led by HHLT Honorary Director and local history enthusiast Jean Wort, the free walking tour will provide insights into an area that was integral to the nation's birth, witnessed the industrial revolution, and inspired Hudson River School artists. Pre-registration is required. Please email info@hhlt.org for more information.
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