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Conserving and caring for the lands and waters of the Hudson Highlands so that people and nature can flourish together for generations to come.

10/07/2026

Preserving What We Love, Shaping What Comes Next, Panel Discussion at Boscobel House and Gardens, Friday, October 9th, 10 AM to 1 PM.

What should the Hudson Valley look like as it grows & changes?

Join the conversation about:
🌿 Conservation & climate resilience
🏡 Housing & economic opportunity
🌊 Public access & recreation
🌳 The future of working & undeveloped lands

Hosted by the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley in partnership with the Open Space Institute and building on the Voices of the Hudson Valley conversations, this panel featuring Hudson Highlands Land Trust's President & CEO, Katrina Shindledecker, will explore how communities can balance those priorities and ensure that the Hudson Valley’s scenic, ecological, and cultural resources remain part of a thriving region.

FREE WITH RSVP: https://mailchi.mp/communityfoundationshv/creative-ties-10368723

10/06/2026

Yesterday was , a chance to celebrate the places where people and wildlife make their homes and to remember why protecting them matters, especially here in the Hudson Highlands.

The Hudson Highlands are home to over 1,000 native plant species and dozens of rare, threatened, and endangered animals. From bobcats, black bears, and bald eagles to wood turtles and migratory songbirds, wildlife depends on the region's forests, wetlands, and ridgelines. These landscapes also serve as wildlife corridors, helping species adapt as the climate changes.

Next time you hit the trails, challenge yourself. How many different habitats can you spot in a single walk? You might be surprised by how much life is packed into these places! To learn more about HHLT preserves and plan your next visit, check out https://hhlt.org/

10/01/2026

On Sunday, September 27th, the Hudson Highlands Land Trust hosted its annual Fall Cocktail Party at the historic Winter Hill in Garrison, NY. The gathering brought together community leaders, partners, and conservation supporters to celebrate and advance HHLT’s mission: to conserve and care for the lands and waters of the Hudson Highlands so that people and nature can flourish together for generations to come.

The evening highlighted partnerships and ongoing ecological surveys at HHLT preserves, including a breeding bird survey that documented 89 bird species, nine of which are species of conservation concern. These surveys inform management and restoration efforts, along with guiding where public access at the preserves is best suited.

Money raised from the event will support additional land conservation projects along with further research and restoration work at Humble Bee Hollow, Lane Gate Preserve, Granite Mountain Preserve, and (coming soon) Canopus Creek Preserve -- including efforts to better understand nocturnal wildlife and important pollinators such as moths and fireflies.

HHLT extends its thanks to the event’s Benefit Committee, whose support helped make the evening possible, as well as to Adams Fairacre Farms in Wappingers Falls for its generous contribution of refreshments. HHLT was also pleased to work with local businesses and professionals, including KH Creative in Beacon for invitation design, Central Press from Millbrook and Grey Printing from Garrison for printing, Gabrielle Gerard Photography in Garrison for photography, and Main Course Catering & Marketplace in New Paltz for catering.

Photos by Gabrielle Gerard Photography

09/28/2026

We need your help this week!

Recent weather has forced our partner Wild Woods Restoration Project to cancel several planting events this month, and now volunteers are needed to get native seedlings in the ground.

Join us this Thursday, October 1 at Granite Mountain Preserve's Red-Yellow trailhead in Putnam Valley, NY, as we plant native seedlings as part of ongoing restoration work at the preserve. This effort is open to volunteers of all experience levels. Sign up today and lend a hand: https://wildwoodsproject.org/event/planting-granitemtn-10012026/

To sign up for other planting opportunities with Wild Woods Restoration Project, click here: https://wildwoodsproject.org/events/

09/21/2026

Last chance to sign up! Join us TOMORROW for a planting day at Granite Mountain Preserve with our partners Wild Woods Restoration Project. Learn more about the work happening on HHLT conserved lands and help restore the forest, one seedling at a time. Just bring yourself and a water bottle, and we'll provide the rest! To register, click here: https://wildwoodsproject.org/event/planting-granitemtn-09222026/

09/15/2026

Last chance to get your tickets!

Join us on Sunday, September 27 for the Hudson Highlands Land Trust annual Fall Cocktail Benefit! We’ll gather with friends and partners, long-time and new, to toast our conservation achievements and collective commitment to conserving and caring for the lands and waters of the Hudson Highlands so that people and nature can flourish together for generations to come.

To purchase tickets, click here: https://hhlt.org/join-us-at-the-hudson-highlands-land.../

09/14/2026

Grab your gloves (or borrow ours) and join us at Granite Mountain Preserve on Tuesday, Sep. 22 for our first planting day of the season!🌱⚒️

Support ongoing restoration efforts along the Red-Yellow Trail, where HHLT staff and volunteers collaborated to build a deer exclosure to protect a section of regenerating woodland. This fall, we are excited to invite volunteers back for a hands-on stewardship opportunity to plant native shrubs, sedges, and grasses within the enclosure and at the preserve’s trailhead alongside partners Wild Woods Restoration Project.

Participants will get their hands dirty planting native species chosen to boost biodiversity and support local wildlife, all while helping the forest build resilience. Most of the plants going into the ground were grown through spring and summer, thanks to Potting Day efforts organized by HHLT, WWRP, and other conservation organizations throughout the region.

No experience needed! To sign up and learn more, visit: https://hhlt.org/join-us-for-fall-planting-days-at-granite-mountain-preserve/

Photos by HHLT staff & volunteers

09/08/2026

Are you subscribed to HHLT’s monthly e-Newsletter? 📬
Stay connected and get the latest on:
✨ Upcoming events
⚒️Volunteer opportunities
🌿 Conservation updates
🤝 Partner collaborations
📧 Subscribe now: https://hhlt.org/get-involved/news/

Check out our September edition: https://conta.cc/4wSbN68

09/04/2026

Look who stopped by to visit the HHLT staff this week! 🐍

We were excited to spot a local wildlife friend -- a ring-necked snake -- inside the HHLT offices! After some careful handling by our team, we helped our visitor back outside and tucked it into a cozy new home under a nearby rock cluster.

A few fun facts about our guest:
- Ring-necked snakes are found throughout New York State and are one of our most common, yet rarely seen, native snakes.
- They're easy to ID by the yellow-orange ring around their neck and bright orange belly.
- When threatened, they'll generally curl their tail to flash a colorful underside to startle predators.
- They thrive in leaf litter, rotting logs, and other natural ground cover, meaning finding a ring-necked snake nearby is actually a great sign: it means the surrounding woodland ecosystem is healthy.

A friendly reminder: while ring-necked snakes are harmless to humans, wildlife encounters are always best left to trained professionals. If you spot wildlife in an unexpected place, give it space and reach out to a local expert. We recommend visiting Wildlife Health Page: https://dec.ny.gov/nature/wildlife-health

Photos by Katrina Shindledecker

09/01/2026

Join us on September 27 for the Hudson Highlands Land Trust annual Fall Cocktail Benefit! We’ll gather with friends and partners, long-time and new, to toast our conservation achievements and collective commitment to conserving and caring for the lands and waters of the Hudson Highlands so that people and nature can flourish together for generations to come.

To learn more and purchase tickets, click here: https://hhlt.org/join-us-at-the-hudson-highlands-land-trust-annual-fall-cocktail-party/

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20 Nazareth Way
Garrison, NY
10524

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Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.hhlt.org/

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