Category Archives: News

Due to an injury, the Moss Walk with Dr. William Buck scheduled for next Sunday, April 7th is being postponed until further notice.

Senator Greg Ball  (Patterson – R, C, I) presented Robert Firriolo Jr. of Troop 440 in the town of Carmel with a New York State Senate Proclamations for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.  See the press release here:  http://www.nysenate.gov/press-release/carmel-teen-achieves-highest-ranking-scouting

Two Putnam residents will be honored for their contributions to environmental conservation and education during the 44th Anniversary Putnam County Land Trust Dinner on Saturday, April 13th. For the 12th consecutive year, the land trust will be honoring an individual from PutnamCountywho has contributed to a culture in which respect for the natural landscape is […]

Two Putnam residents will be honored for their contributions to environmental conservation and education during the 44th Anniversary Putnam County Land Trust Dinner on Saturday, April 13th. For the 12th consecutive year, the land trust will be honoring an individual from PutnamCountywho has contributed to a culture in which respect for the natural landscape is […]

You may have seen the front page article in a recent edition of the Putnam Press!  On a chilly Saturday in February, trustees of PCLT along with members of FrOGS, Bedford Audubon and Westchester Land Trust took a stroll through the newly-donated Burdick Preserve.  The goal of the walk-throught was to understand “the lay of the […]

Send Us Your Photos!  PCLT is asking for photos that PCLT members and the public have taken at our various preserves.  For each photo you submit please include the photographer’s name, the location, date taken, and what the photo is about.  Submit photos to info@pclt.net.  Select photos will be published on PCLT’s webpage, facebook page, […]

The new driveway at the Dorrie O’Brien House will allow access to the Lindera Loop Trail, Putnam County’s first handicapped-accessible trail.  (Ignore the date on the picture, this was taken about two weeks ago.)

Chris Hendershot will speak about Clearpool’s Model Forest at FrOGS (Friends of the Great Swamp) Annual Meeting on Saturday, March 9 at 2PM at the Patterson Community Church Fellowship Hall, Rte 311 in Patterson.  The Model Forest at Clearpool is an educational site where landowners can see best-management forestry projects in action as well as some […]

Join in the celebration as Putnam County Land Trust marks 44 years of preserving open space and protecting sensitive habitats in Putnam County- right in your big backyard.    Enjoy live music by Bruce Eisenstein, a sumptuously wonderful buffet dinner, their famous silent auction of eclectic items and an exciting Live Auction led by Ivan and […]

The Putnam County Land Trust (PCLT) recently announced it has received a donation of approximately 100 acres along Bullet Hole Road and Ice Pond Road in the Town of Patterson.  The land was donated by Bedford residents Bob and Beth Mancini.   With this addition, PCLT now has 29 preserves and 1 conservation easement within Putnam […]