Chapters in New York

We will be planting 22 trees on the school grounds

If you were not able to make the tour of this property on July 10th, you have another opportunity. Come and visit the beautifully kept and expansive native gardens on this Sherrill property. Over the last 3 ½ years, what was a typical grass backyard has been transformed into almost entirely native gardens with mown paths between. The well-designed gardens vary from vibrant full-sun flower areas, a three-year-old screening hedge of serviceberries, fothergilla, clethra and more, a thriving garden under a Norway maple and a Norway spruce, and a new 90ft hedgerow designed for privacy and for bird habitat. In addition, various groundcovers, or living mulch, can be seen in the different beds, as well as several types of fencing and cages. The garden is a lovely example of a yard designed to create a healthy ecosystem while also pleasing people with a taste for more traditional gardens. A great opportunity to view a variety of plant combinations and come away with ideas for your own gardens. RSVP to [email protected] for exact address.

Visit the Gardiner PollinateHV Meadow and Riparian Buffer, including ¼-acre meadows on former lawn at a historic home.

Join us to tour the PollinateHV case study site in Gardiner, a meadow and riparian buffer that includes ¼-acre meadows on former lawn at a historic home on the banks of the Wallkill River; plus a 300’ tree and shrub planting in partnership with  Trees for Tribs. We'll discuss best practices and pitfalls for meadow-making and meadow management, get to know the native plants growing in the meadows, and address practical questions around land stewardship in the Hudson Valley.

Registration is required. $10 fee is paid via registration. This event takes place on private property in Gardiner, NY - address will be provided upon registration.

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If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Join us for a fascinating exploration of the unique ecology of our region’s forests and the communities of fungi that call them home with Luke Sarrantonio. By a focus on Fungi, we'll pull back the curtain and take a closer look at the fascinating organisms we discover and the intricate relationships that make up the ecosystems where we live. We will be meeting in Rosendale at the Joppenbergh Mountain Preserve and walking on some of the newer trails added to this very special karst ecosystem. Fungi are much more than we once believed; they are decomposers, indicators of ecosystem health, essential components of soil structure, and their mycorrhizal sequester enormous volumes of carbon dioxide. While many parts of these incredible organisms are unseen, they influence every aspect of woodland life. 

Transplanting plants