Friends of Buttonhook Forest Inc.

08/27/2026

08/25/2026

Phase 3 is here! 🌳 Trees can't speak . . . But if they could, they'd want you to know that we have only eight weeks to save Buttonhook Forest!

Trees can't speak . . . But if they could, they'd want you to kn… Stacy Morgan needs your support for Protect Buttonhook Forest — Phase 3 for immediate action

08/25/2026

Phase 3 is upon us!! We are getting closer to our goal of preserving Buttonhook Forest 🌳 for generations to come !!
Thanks to this community's generosity, we raised $50,000 back in January during Phase 2 to save Buttonhook Forest — 20.3 rare acres of woodlands, wildlife habitat, and a sacred Native American ceremonial site. Your support kept the land out of developers' hands and helped bring the pending litigation to a close.

Now we're in Phase 3: moving toward acquisition. We're almost there . . . but there is . . .

An unexpected complication. During due diligence, experts discovered potential environmental hazards on the site that require additional testing and a remediation plan before we can move forward with the purchase.

We need your help. Covering this environmental assessment and the legal fees is essential to moving the acquisition forward safely and responsibly to protect Buttonhook Forest.
Please help us raise the $30,000 needed for immediate environmental testing and legal fees. We are so close to protecting and preserving Buttonhook Forest - but we can't move forward with the purchase of this land unless this testing is done and a remediation plan is put in place.

Trees can't speak . . . But if they could, they'd want you to kn… Stacy Morgan needs your support for Protect Buttonhook Forest — Phase 3 for immediate action

08/18/2026

And the Oscar 🏆goes to … Buttonhook Forest is featured in this important film!
Please show your support and join us on Wednesday 19 August at the Bedford Playhouse for a screening of Seven Generations of Hope. The film will be followed by a panel discussion and reception.
When Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican youth return to their ancestral homeland, an unexpected partnership with Catholic sisters transforms both groups—proving that healing intergenerational trauma begins with choosing hope over history. Together, they find common ground in the seven generations principle: the idea that decisions made today should allow seven generations in the future to thrive.
The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring representatives from the Westchester Land Trust, the New York Community Trust, the Dominican Sisters of Hope, Joe Plante (filmmaker), and Tribal Members of the Stockbridge Munsee Band of Mohicans.
Directed and Produced by Joe Plante New Media Storytellers.

08/07/2026

Join the Set in Stone Megalithic Conference this weekend, where ancient mysteries meet modern minds!
Welcome to the Set in Stone Megalithic Conference 2026!
Get ready for an epic in-person gathering where stone lovers, history buffs, and curious minds unite. Dive into the mysteries of ancient megaliths, explore mind-blowing talks, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this unique chance to experience the magic of stones up close. Mark your calendars and join us for a rock-solid adventure!

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/set-in-stone-megalithic-conference-2026-tickets-1985560872018

08/07/2026

Join us at the Bedford Playhouse on Wednesday, August 19 at 6:30pm for a new perspective on local land history and justice.

When Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican youth return to their ancestral homeland, an unexpected partnership with Catholic sisters transforms both groups—proving that healing intergenerational trauma begins with choosing hope over history. Together, they find common ground in the seven generations principle: the idea that decisions made today should allow seven generations in the future to thrive.

The 25-minute film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring representatives from the Westchester Land Trust, the New York Community Trust, the Dominican Sisters of Hope, Joe Plante (filmmaker), and tribal members of the Stockbridge Munsee Band of Mohicans.

A reception will follow the panel discussion at the Bedford Playhouse.

Buy your tickets: https://bedfordplayhouse.org/movies/seven-generations-of-hope/

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