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Coming Events
Aug 1-28
HHLT's River of Words Poetry Trail at Constitution Marsh
Cold Spring, NY
Save the Date!
Sep 15
History and the Highlands,
HHLT Autumn Cocktail Fundraiser at the Joseph Pulitzer Mansion
New York, NY
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Hudson Highlands Land Trust
P.O. Box 226
20 Nazareth Way
Garrison, NY 10524
845/424-3358
Director of Outreach and Development
Outreach and Public Policy Manager Conservation Stewardship Manager Jonathan Leitner Membership and Program Manager |
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 HHLT's River of Words Poetry Trail at Constitution Marsh Open Through Aug 28
The River of Words Poetry Trail, celebrating the nature-inspired poetry of local children, is available for free self-guided tours from dawn to dusk through Sunday, August 28.
The Poetry Trail, offered in partnership with Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary in Garrison, features selected works that represent hundreds of poems created by students from public schools in the Land Trust's mission area throughout the 2015-16 school year during HHLT's Regional River of Words environmental education workshops.
In late September, the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum in Cornwall will host a Poetry Trail featuring a different set of poems. Details on the fall Poetry Trail installation will be available closer to its opening.
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 Giving Credit Where It's Due
Over the years, Carolyn Smith has allowed the Hudson Highlands Land Trust to use her engaging landscape photographs in our various communications pieces, including this month's membership newsletter. We inadvertently neglected to give Carolyn credit for the use of the photo at left, which is featured on the cover of our 2015 Annual Report.
We are extremely grateful to Carolyn and all the photographers who allow HHLT to use their inspiring pictures to showcase the valuable natural resources and beauty of the Hudson Highlands.
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NYS DEC Looking for Citizen Scientists
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are encouraging New Yorkers to participate in a wild turkey survey this summer.
"Citizen science" efforts such as this provide wildlife managers with valuable data and give people the opportunity to partner with the DEC to help monitor New York's wildlife resources. Participants can record observations of turkeys while exploring the forests and fields around their home. Visit the DEC website for more information, and to download a Summer Wild Turkey Sighting Survey form.
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Fjord Trail Planners Seek Community Input
There is still time to weigh in on the three Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail design options that were presented at the June workshop. The first option draws inspiration from the rustic outdoors, the second makes an artistic reference to Scandinavia and its fjords, and the third harkens back to our area's industrial heritage.
To participate, visit the Fjord Trail website, review the Project Overview and Introduction to Design Options, then Take the Survey!
Also, a Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) will be conducted on the proposed Fjord Trail. The GEIS takes a detailed look at anticipated impacts of the project and identifies any needed steps to avoid, reduce, or mitigate those impacts. These can include environmental as well as community impacts, such as parking or trash.
On Tuesday, June 27, representatives of the public-private partnership that is building the trail unveiled signage with maps and other information at Long Dock Park in Beacon.
HHLT Executive Director Michelle Smith said, "HHLT's mission is to protect the natural resources, rural character and scenic beauty of the Hudson Highlands. The rapid growth of visitors to our area emphasizes the value people place on these characteristics. The Fjord Trail will facilitate access to all our area has to offer, while bringing order and safety. Providing directions to visitors is an important first step, and installation of the first wayfinding sign marks this beginning."
We encourage you visit Long Dock Park, take your first steps on the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail.
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SCA Volunteers Build Trail Within Watergrass Sancuary
It was a pleasure to host the Student Conservation Association (SCA) trail crew while they were clearing a trail on the Putnam Highlands Audubon Society (PHAS) Watergrass Sanctuary last month.
The new trail provides access to the Watergrass Sanctuary from Frazier Road, which is safer and more convenient than the current entrance from Route 9.
"We hope our trail improvements will inspire all ages to get outdoors and discover the stunning wildlife the Hudson Valley has to offer," said SCA Crew Leader Emily Cavanagh. We could not agree more!
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Don't forget your binoculars!
Young birds are just beginning to make their own way in the world. Keep an eye on your bird feeders: You might see some wobbly fliers and rough landings while they perfect their skills. As August draws to a close, the numbers of songbirds will dwindle as some begin their journey south. Because many of these birds migrate at night, you may hear their chirps as you enjoy starlit summer nights.
Banner photo credit: Carolyn Smith
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