More of the Great Swamp is now available for the enjoyment and benefit of future generations. In November, Putnam County Land Trust (PCLT) and Friends of the Great Swamp (FrOGS) closed on a 38-acre parcel formerly owned by the See family in the Ice Pond basin in Patterson. Mostly wetland, the parcel includes an acre […]
Category Archives: News
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Dec
Dec
Congress votes to make tax incentive permanent | Land Trust Alliance.
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Nov
Nov
PCLT is hosting a community and family skating event on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at the Brewster Ice Arena at 63 Fields Lane, Brewster, NY 10509 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Skate in Your Big Back Yard is a fund raising event to support the installation and maintenance of hiking and walking trails on […]
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Oct
Oct
The Adirondacks? Three hours away. The Catskills? Two hours. Harriman State Park? One hour. Top Hill Preserve? In Your Big Backyard! Come Discover Top Hill Preserve THIS WEEKEND. Join us on October 10th & 11th anytime between 9am to 3pm at the Top Hill Preserve in Carmel for trail walks and birding. A kiosk table will be set up with trail maps and other PCLT info, and our Preserve Steward […]
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Sep
Sep
Elected to the board during the 2015 annual meeting were Joe Harrison, Bill Roll, and James Joy. Two additional board members – David Chau and Sarita Chau – were recruited after the selection process and annual meeting were completed, so per our by-laws join the board for a one-year term. The new board members are: […]
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Sep
Sep
The Putnam County Land Trust, in conjunction with its conservation partners Westchester Land Trust (WLT) and Friends of the Great Swamp (FrOGS), is proud to announce the permanent protection of five preserves totaling more than 150 acres in Putnam County. This is the second time in as many years that these organizations have worked together […]
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Jul
Jul
On Sunday, July 12 2015, PCLT, along with five other conservation organizations, will co-host a neighborhood gathering to discuss topics facing local landowners in the Great Swamp Watershed. Participants will be invited to engage in dialogue with neighbors and conservation professionals about a variety of topics including invasive species management, local water quality, and bird […]
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May
May
The Free to Speak Self Advocacy Group at PARC has been a wonderful help to PCLT at our Lindera Loop Trail. On May 29th they are having a Summer Songs Concert fundraiser for their organization. Help those who help PCLT!
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May
May
The Putnam County Land Trust is seeking individuals who support the concept of open space and the preservation of our natural resources to serve on its Board of Trustees. In addition to attending eight board meetings throughout the year, candidates need to be able to effectively serve on at least one board committee in order […]