At HHLT, we are serious about work and play! People of all ages benefit from recreation and relaxation outdoors. Each year, we host different kinds of events to welcome people from the Hudson Highlands to gather and celebrate this landscape we all love.
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Upcoming Events & Programs
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Join Us for Fall Planting Days at Granite Mountain Preserve!
Join us in our ongoing partnership with Wild Woods Restoration Project for fall planting days at Granite Mountain Preserve. Participants will get their hands dirty planting native species chosen to boost biodiversity and support local wildlife, all while helping the forest build resilience. Click here to register…
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Deer Exclosure Build at Granite Mountain Preserve
Join us for one or both of these upcoming volunteer opportunities as we work to install a deer exclosure fence along the Red-Yellow trail at Granite Mountain Preserve in Putnam Valley. Registration required to participate.
Past Events & Programs
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Join Us at the Hudson Highlands Land Trust Annual Fall Cocktail Party!
Please join us for cocktails and celebration at Winter Hill on Sunday, September 27, from 4 PM to 6:30 PM, for the Hudson Highlands Land Trust annual Fall Cocktail Party. To learn more and purchase tickets, click here!
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Hidden in Plain Sight: A Field Guide to Discovery!
Join us for an exploration of the native and non-native plants at Lane Gate Preserve on August 7! Participate in an educational scavenger hunt to find various native and introduced plants, and learn more about their impacts on the local environment. Take the time to explore the various ecosystems Lane Gate Preserve has to offer,…
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Guided Plant ID Walk at Lane Gate Preserve
Join HHLT staff and our partners at Wild Woods Restoration Project for a guided plant ID walk at Lane Gate Preserve in Cold Spring, NY, on Sunday, July 19. The walk will be led by Linda Rohleder, founder of the Wild Woods Restoration Project. As we wander through the preserve’s trails, we’ll take a closer…
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Join Us For HHLT Out-Of-Office-Hours!
Join HHLT staff and community volunteers every Thursday, June through August as we gather at one of our preserves for hands-on stewardship work: removing invasive species, maintaining trails, and keeping our preserves clean. This series is open to everyone. No experience necessary. Just show up, sign a waiver, and get outside. Where are we this…
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Potting Days with Hudson Highlands Land Trust and Wild Woods Restoration Project
Join us in our ongoing partnership with the nonprofit Wild Woods Restoration Project for June and July Potting Days in Putnam County. Workdays involve sitting (or standing) and potting young seedling plants into small containers. Registration is required.
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June BioBlitz at Lane Gate Preserve!
Join HHLT staff and Wild Woods Restoration Project, for a community BioBlitz at Lane Gate Preserve, in Cold Spring, NY, where participants of all experience levels are invited to document as many plant, animal, and fungi species as possible in a single day!
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Spring Migration Hike at Lane Gate Preserve!
Join HHLT staff and partners from the New York Natural Heritage Program and Putnam Highlands Audubon Society on Monday, May 11 from 10am to 12pm at Lane Gate Preserve in Cold Spring, NY! This free guided bird walk takes place at the peak of spring migration, the ideal time to spot and hear migratory birds. Registration…
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HHLT Family Nature Day
Bring your picnic blanket and lawn chairs and join us on Saturday, May 30, from 2pm – 4pm, for a fun-filled afternoon of nature activities for all ages at this free event! It’s our way of saying “Thank you!” to our supporters, volunteers, and the community. Please RSVP to help us plan for the crowd!
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Vernal Pool Hike at Lane Gate Preserve
Join HHLT staff on Saturday, April 4, from 10 AM to 12 PM, at Lane Gate Preserve in Cold Spring, NY, for a FREE family-friendly program exploring the importance of vernal pools and their significance to our region. Registration required!
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Tree & Ecology Hike at Granite Mountain Preserve
Registration is full for the Granite Mountain Preserve hike on Friday, April 24. To join our waitlist, please email [email protected] with your name, contact information, and any partipcants in your group (if any). Thank you!