Hudson Highlands Land Trust

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/

08/25/2026

Building a deer exclosure to support forest regeneration at Granite Mountain Preserve? Kinda chic, honestly...

Unlike most trends, though, this one doesn't expire in a season. HHLT staff, partners, and volunteers are doing the work to ensure that Hudson Highlands' forests (and the people who love them) thrive for generations, not just one viral moment.

Want in on the trend that actually lasts? Stay in the loop on HHLT volunteer days and news this fall. Join our monthly e-newsletter. Sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtH1TlI/hhltcommunity

08/20/2026

🌿Hello, friends! It’s Sylvan and Meera back for the FINAL WEEK of our internship, which means our final . We’ve had so much fun working with HHLT this summer and have learned so much; we hope you’ve enjoyed our sharing our learning with you. For our last week, we’re sharing information about Burning Bush, also known as Winged Euonymus. Swipe to learn more!

For more information, visit:
https://www.lhprism.org/burning-bush-winged-spindle-euonymus-alatus/

08/18/2026

Join us this Thursday, Aug. 20, at Granite Mountain Preserve in Putnam Valley to install a deer exclosure fence along the Red-Yellow trail. Working alongside HHLT staff, summer interns, and volunteers, you’ll help support biodiversity and ecosystem health at the preserve. This effort is a vital step in restoring a section of forest that has been selected for our fall native planting site.

To learn more and register, click here: https://hhlt.org/deer-exclosure-build-at-granite-mountain-preserve/

08/14/2026

🌱Happy ! Sylvan and Meera here, in the second-to-last week of our summer Land Management internship! This week, we wanted to share information about Japanese Barberry. Swipe through to learn more.

For more information, check out:
https://www.lhprism.org/japanese-barberry-berberis-thunbergii/

08/12/2026

Are you looking to enjoy a cool morning outdoors? Join HHLT summer interns Sylvan and Meera, along with community volunteers, TOMORROW at Lane Gate Preserve ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/NXHkqiA9j5eXJzcTA ) for a hands-on stewardship workday. We will be removing invasive species, maintaining trails, and keeping HHLT preserves clean. This event is open to everyone, and no experience is required. Just show up, sign a waiver, and get outside!

What to bring: Gloves and hand tools you enjoy (shears, loppers, etc.) are welcome but not required. HHLT will have tools and gloves available for all volunteers. Remember to bring water!

For updates, preserve location, and information regarding event changes due to weather, visit: https://hhlt.org/hhlt-out-of-office-hours-are-back/

08/06/2026

🌱Hi friends! It’s Sylvan and Meera, back at it with a special . This week we are spotlighting Joe-Pye w**d! Swipe through the slide deck to learn more.

📍Interested in learning about native and introduced plant species in the Hudson Valley? Join us alongside Desmond-Fish Public Library TOMORROW at Lane Gate Preserve in Cold Spring, NY, for "Hidden in Plain Sight: A Field Guide to Discovery!" Participate in a FREE educational scavenger hunt to discover various native and introduced plants, and learn about their impact on the local environment. Take the time to explore the different ecosystems Lane Gate Preserve has to offer, from wetlands to meadows; there’s so much to explore! Once the scavenger hunt is complete, we will regroup for a short guided hike to Cat Pond. This event is open to all ages. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/hhlt_dfpl_collab2026

For more information on Joe-Pye w**d, visit:
https://gardentopia.eu/diseases-and-pests-of-sweet-joe-pye-w**d/
https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/joe-pye-w**d/
https://blogs.cornell.edu/fruition/2025/08/01/pg-joe-pye/

07/31/2026

This week's storms have impacted parts of our region, and our team is out assessing HHLT conserved lands, including our preserves, for any damage.

We don't encourage heading outdoors in these conditions, but we know how much our community loves connecting with nature. If you do find yourself on an HHLT preserve this weekend and notice impaired trail conditions, please take a moment to submit a note through our Report a Concern page. Thank you for helping us keep our trails safe.

👉 https://hhlt.org/get-outside/report-a-concern/

07/31/2026