Sam's Point, Cragsmoor by Suzy Allman

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Grant Applications for our Community and Compact Grants are Now Available and will be Due by May 2, 2025. MORE DETAILS >>.

Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Applications for Historic Preservation Planning Studies are Due by April 18, 2025. MORE INFO >>.



NEWS

Register An Event for the 25th Hudson River Valley Ramble!

Event registration is now open for the 2025 Hudson River Valley Ramble! We are once again inviting heritage sites, municipalities, organizations, businesses, individuals, and more to be our partners in this regional event!

The Hudson River Valley Ramble is an annual event series during the month of September that celebrates the history, culture, and natural resources of the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, as well as the amazing landscape, communities, and trails throughout the region.

Event registration is open to the 14 counties in the geographic area of the Hudson River Valley Greenway and Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area for any day from August 31st through the end of September (9/30).

Events will be:

1. Listed on our website, printed guidebook, and digital guidebook
2. Featured in a commercial on streaming platforms
3. Included in radio, print, and digital ads
4. Promoted on social media
5. State, regional, and local partnerships helping spread the word

We are now taking pre-orders of guidebooks by emailing Ramble@HudsonGreenway.ny.gov.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email us or give us a call at (518) 473-3835.

Photo Credit to Philip Scalia Photography

Construction on AHET Starts This Month

HRVG will begin paving the remaining nine and a half miles of the Albany-Hudson Electric Trail (AHET) later this month in Columbia County. The asphalt will replace the current stone dust trail resulting in a safer surface for riders and walkers. The project will also address sections of the trail that have ongoing erosion issues.

This effort will result in AHET becoming a continuously paved 36-mile rail trail. CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES >>.

Stefanik Leads Bill to Preserve Heritage Sites in Washington and Saratoga Counties

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik reintroduced the bipartisan Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Enhancement Act with Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-20) to commission a study regarding the benefits of expanding the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area to include all of Washington and Saratoga Counties. READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE >>.

Photo Courtesy of Office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik

Register for Creating Connections: The 2025 Empire State Greenways Conference

Register now for Creating Connections: The 2025 Empire State Greenways Conference in Kingston, New York, from October 15-17, hosted by Parks & Trails New York. 

This two-day conference will bring together trail and outdoor recreation enthusiasts and professionals to plan for the future of New York’s greenway trail network.

The conference committee is seeking presentation proposals to create a dynamic program around the solutions for developing, maintaining, and enhancing greenway trails in every corner of the state and beyond. The deadline for submitting a proposal has been extended to April 30, 2025. Find more information and submit a proposal on the conference webpage. REGISTER OR LEARN MORE ABOUT SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL FOR THE EMPIRE STATE GREENWAYS CONFERENCE >>.

Photo Courtesy of PTNY

$80 Million is Available to Support Resiliency Initiatives

Funding is available to communities across New York State for climate resiliency projects. The grants, funded through the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022, will support nature-based and green infrastructure projects designed to reduce flood risk and enhance community resilience to extreme weather. The funding will be distributed through three new grant programs, each focused on investing in adaptation and improvements that will protect lives and minimize the financial burden of recovering from future extreme weather events. READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE >>.

Photo Courtesy of Office of NYS Governor

Governor Hochul Announces $20 Million for New Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant Program

In March, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $20 million would be made available for a new Municipal Parks and Recreation (MPR) Grant Program to fund the development and improvement of municipal parks and recreation sites statewide for the public to enjoy.

The MPR grant funding is available for the construction of recreational facilities and other improvements to municipally owned recreational sites and parks. Examples include playgrounds, courts, playing fields, and facilities for swimming, biking, boating, or other recreational activities. Program guidelines, including how to apply, are available on the State Parks website. The first round of the MPR will award up to $10 million. READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE >>.

Photo Courtesy of Office of NYS Governor

The Erie Canal: America's Gateway Tour, September 16-20, 2025

Celebrate the Erie Canal’s Bicentennial in historic style as you journey from New York City to Buffalo on this guided tour. You’ll visit national and state historic parks, take a canal boat tour, and experience other exciting destinations along New York’s canal system while enjoying fine hotels and curated cuisine at every stop. The tour explores the extraordinary impact of the Erie Canal from New York City to Buffalo. Find details and register.

The America’s Gateway Tour is hosted by the World Canals Conference but is open to the general public. FIND DETAILS AND REGISTER >>.

Photo Courtesy of Erie Canalway NHC

UPCOMING EVENTS

Hudson River From Papscanee Island, Schodack

TREES FOR TRIBS POTTING UP VOLUNTEER EVENT

April 25 & 28 | NYS DEC Region 3 Office, New Paltz, NY | Celebrate Arbor Day with the Hudson River Estuary Trees for Tribs program by helping them transfer bareroot seedlings into pots in preparation for this year's planting season! READ MORE >>.

2025 EARTH DAY FEST

April 26 | Boscobel House & Gardens, Garrison, NY | Shop the market with local makers and explore iconic Hudson Valley views, walk through Boscobel’s budding landscapes, hike the woodland trail, and picnic on the Great Lawn. LEARN MORE >>.

TREECYCLE 2025

April 26 | Stanley Deming Park, Warwick, NY | The Park will be transformed with art exhibits, creative activities, entertainment, and information—all while raising awareness about sustainability and the importance of caring for our planet. FIND OUT MORE >>.

LIVING HISTORY: CAMP LIFE DURING THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR

April 27 | Hendrick Hudson Free Library, Montrose, NY | This free, hands-on program will highlight the tasks of ordinary camp life during the war. FIND OUT MORE >>.

LUPINE FEST 2025

May 1-31 | Albany Pine Bush Preserve, Albany, NY | The month-long festival showcases the beauty of the Pine Bush through nature walks, hands-on activities, live music, games, craft vendors, food, and more! FIND OUT MORE >>.

EMILY COLE: CERAMICS, FLORA, & CONTEMPORARY RESPONSES

May 3 - November 5 | Thomas Cole National Historic Site, Catskill, NY | This exhibition will illuminate the life and work of Emily Cole (1843-1913), a critically acclaimed professional artist and daughter of Thomas Cole. FIND OUT MORE >>.

2025 NEW YORK STATEWIDE PRESERVATION CONFERENCE

May 6-8 | DoubleTree by Hilton, Poughkeepsie, NY | A multi-day gathering for anyone involved in preservation and community revitalization.   FIND OUT MORE >>.

PINKSTER JUBILEE 2025

May 10 | Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, Yonkers, NY | Celebrate the Afro-Dutch holiday of Pinkster, a festival of spring, family, culture, and resistance with live music, dance, games, crafts, food, vendors, history, & more!  FIND OUT MORE >>.

JOINT BOARD MEETING FOR THE HUDSON RIVER VALLEY GREENWAY

June 11 | Marist Boathouse, Poughkeepsie, NY | Join us at Marist College's Boathouse for the joint board meeting of the HRVG for presentations, board business, and more. RSVP NOW >>.

WORKING SAFELY WITH HAZARDOUS MUSEUM COLLELLECTIONS

June 18 | Akin Free Library, Pawling, NY | These one-day workshops presented by conservators Rachael Arenstein and Kerith Koss Schrager will focus on the identification of and safe management of hazardous collections. MORE INFO >>.

CYCLE THE HUDSON VALLEY

August 4-9 | Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY | Cycle the Hudson Valley is a regional bicycle tour hosted by PTNY from Troy to NYC, highlighting the communities, culture, history, and scenic landscape of the iconic Hudson Valley. MORE DETAILS >>.

WORLD CANALS CONFERENCE

September 21-25 | The Hyatt Regency Buffalo Hotel and Conference Center, Buffalo, NY | The marquee event for inland waterways experts and enthusiasts from all over the world to gather and learn from one another. FIND OUT MORE >>.

CREATING CONNECTIONS: THE 2025 EMPIRE STATE GREENWAYS CONFERENCE

October 15-17 | Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel & Conference Center, Kingston, NY Join partners from state and local government, trail planners, trail advocates, and anyone interested in the future of New York's greenway trails network. MORE DETAILS >>.

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