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2019 Hudson Valley Regional Envirothon

2019 Hudson Valley Regional Envirothon Competition

The Hudson Valley Regional Envirothon is an annual springtime hands-on environmental education competition for students from Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester counties.

Students from the various counties enter as five-member teams and work together in hopes of moving on to the state competition. The teams compete in five different environmental categories: soils/land use, aquatic ecology, forestry, wildlife, and a current environmental issue that is updated each year.

The primary goal of the Envirothon is to learn about the natural environment we live in so as to become stewards of the land. In preparation for the event, students develop research skills, practice team building, and gain an appreciation for consensus decision-making.

There is no cost to the students, parents, or schools to participate in the Envirothon. The winning team from each county moves on to compete in the New York State Envirothon.

The deadline to register for the 2019 Hudson Valley Regional Envirothon is Friday, March 8th. For more information about the Hudson Valley Regional Envirothon, click here. For Greene County teams interested in competing, please contact Samantha at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 518-622-3620.

Spring in Spruceton Photography Walk

Event Details:
Spring in Spruceton Photography Walk
Saturday, May 4^th, 2019 (8:00am-12:30pm)
West Kill Community Hall parking lot
141 Spruceton Road, West Kill, NY

Event Information:
You are registered for a guided photography walk with Francis X. Driscoll along the Westkill Stream in the Spruceton Valley area of Lexington. Fran will show how he has gotten some of his award-winning shots. This will include hands-on instruction, in the field, with camera settings, composition, exposure, depth of field, etc. With emphasis on enjoying and capturing the beauty around us. Participants will meet at the West Kill Community Hall parking lot to carpool to the location, as parking space is limited at the trailhead. The photography walk will wrap up around noon and then carpool back to the West Kill Community Hall.

Reminders:
This is an outdoor event, so attendees should dress for the weather, bring a filled water bottle and snacks (as needed), and wear appropriate footwear for walking on a trail. All camera types, including cell phones and tablets, are welcome. Space is limited with this event. If you are no longer planning to attend, please contact 518-622-3620 x104 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to cancel your registration so that someone else may sign up.

Rain Date:
In the event of rain or other inclement weather, this event will be postponed until Sunday, May 12^th, and you will be notified by e-mail.

Arresting the Floodwaters: Hold your Ground with Native Plants

Event Details:
Arresting the Floodwaters: Hold your Ground with Native Plants
Saturday, May 4, 2019 (2:00pm-4:00pm)
Mountain Top Library
6093 Main Street, Tannersville, NY

Event Information:
We used to say “it rained.” Now we refer to “rain events.” We’ve all seen wet weather cause erosion and flooding. Through a slide presentation and guided walk, author and landscape designer Carolyn Summers will present information on ways to harness wet weather to beautify landscapes, create better wildlife habitat, and prevent erosion.

Reminders:
This is a space limited event. If you are no longer planning to attend, please contact 518-622-3620 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to cancel your registration.