Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy

Last week staff and volunteers planted 120 trees and shrubs at Wolf Creek Falls -- watch this video for a sneak peek at their progress! https://mohawkhudson.org/our-pre/wolf-creek-falls-preserve/

A new batch of 2021 artisanal maple syrup from Strawberry Fields Nature Preserve is now available for purchase at the MHLC office, 425 Kenwood Ave. in Delmar. These 8.4 oz bottles are $25 each and all proceeds go directly to support MHLC's conservation work. Contact our office to schedule a pick-up time, call 518-436-6346 or email [email protected].

Many thanks to our amazing volunteers who came out and planted 120 trees at Wolf Creek Falls Preserve yesterday! Wolf Creek is a tributary of (or flows into) the Bozen Kill and then continues into the Watervliet Reservoir, which serves as a drinking water source. Improving filtration and preventing erosion along streams not only helps water quality for people but also provides habitat benefits for wildlife. The trees and shrubs planted are native with some providing fruit, some providing shelter, and some becoming home to lots of caterpillars and bugs to feed the birds in the area. Join our team of volunteers! Sign up at https://mohawkhudson.org/volunteer/

Take a closer look at this deer roaming the Ashford Glen Preserve. Emerging antlers are a unique sign of spring! After a sustained drop in testosterone, deer shed their antlers in the winter. Their antlers regrow each season from spring through late summer. #TrailCamTuesday #MHLC

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Join MHLC's Arbor Day workday this coming Tuesday, May 4 from 9 a.m. - noon. We are teaming up with Trees for Tribs to plant 120 native trees and shrubs along the Wolf Creek at MHLC’s Wolf Creek Falls Preserve in the town of Knox. Our team was out on Friday to dig the holes, but there is a lot of planting to do! New volunteers are welcome to join us--sign up at https://mohawkhudson.org/wcf-workday/

Art on the Rail Trail's call for proposals is due tomorrow, 4/30! We are looking for artists, designers, and teams to develop dynamic messaging/signage along the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail. Read more at https://mohawkhudson.org/art/

Thank you to Albany County Legislature for this wonderful recognition of MHLC's work! We are very proud to serve our communities, especially during these challenging times.

Thank you to our preserve stewards who took part in a training session to learn On X Hunt, an app used to find property boundaries! After a Zoom session on the basics, the group met at Holt Preserve to try it out. You can watch the training video at https://youtu.be/kJ6oaAZe6gE

If you like exploring nature or drawing or both, we have the perfect event for you! Join MHLC for the virtual session: The Nature Explorer’s Sketchbook with local artist/author Jean Mackay on Thursday, January 21 at 6 p.m. Ask questions and draw along with Jean as she shares some activities and tips from her new book to spark your curiosity. This session is especially suited to the 10+ old artist, explorer, or nature lover and adults who have wanted to try nature journaling. To register for the free class or for a link to purchase Jean's book, visit https://mohawkhudson.org/events/.

Together, we did it! Today we announced our purchase of the historic 195-acre Bender Melon Farm. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this happen. We are forever grateful for your dedication and support! Please read the full story in our blog post: https://mohawkhudson.org/bender-melon-farm-success/

Give the gift of conservation on #GivingTuesday, and we will send you a card suitable for gift-giving so you can let the recipient know you helped our world in their honor. PLUS, your donation will count towards our 20-20 Challenge! Every gift made through the end of the month will be matched dollar for dollar (up to $20,000) by an anonymous donor! Make a gift in honor of someone special at https://mohawkhudson.org/gift/.