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The PCLT is partnering with the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference to offer a new approach to conservation training. For the first time, volunteers will have the opportunity to be trained and participate in the design, construction and maintenance of a new trail system on one of PCLT’s newest preserves – the 94 acre Brandon Farm Preserve in Patterson. On March 24th at 7pm and March 27th at 1:30pm (Click here for more info - MS Word File)

David Amram and Jack Gress to be Honored at PCLT Annual Dinner

Two Putnam residents will be honored for their contribution to environmental conservation at the 42nd Anniversary Putnam County Land Trust Dinner on Saturday, April 9th. Musician David Amran and local businessman and Jack Gress will be honored (Click here for more info - MS Word file)

PCLT Protects Additional Lands

Your land trust has been very busy over the last two and half years. Since the last newsletter in the fall of 2007, five properties have been added to our list of preserves: three in Patterson and two in Putnam Valley. These properties have all been evaluated for their value as either wildlife habitat and/or protection of our natural resources including wetlands that help filter and recharge our water systems.

Read the rest of this article in our latest Newsletter.

From the President's Desk:

I am often asked, “What can I do to support the Putnam County Land Trust?” In an effort to answer that question I have written down several ways to be involved and to become even more involved. Here is the list I have come up with:

• Your membership donation is the first step. Two new categories, Benefactor and Conservator, were added in the membership notices sent out at the beginning of January, and both of these have been subscribed to. We are happy to announce a new Life Member as well.

If you wish to take your membership a step further, check to see if your company offers a Matching Grant program. This is a way to double the value of each membership.

News on the Trust:

Volunteer Work Party

Work parties are now being organized for trail maintenance and clean up on preserves of the Putnam County Land Trust.  Groups will be formed and work each month on a designated preserve.  No prior experience is necessary.  A good attitude and a willingness to pitch in are essential.

Water, work gloves, jeans and work or hiking boots are suggested.  Tools such as shovels, clippers, rakes and loppers if available would be helpful.  If not tools will be provided.  Come have fun with a like minded group of individuals in the out-of-doors while helping maintain trails for the public. To learn more or to sign up, please contact Judy Terlizzi at 845 228 4520, Bob Lund at 845 279 3122.

Updates:

• Lindera Loop Trail Donors

Upcoming Events:

Save The Date: Saturday, April 9, 2011 for our 42nd Annual Dinner and Auction

Join your friends and neighbors as the Putnam County Land Trust celebrates 42 years of “Preserving Your Big Backyard”.

Enjoy live music by Bruce Eisenstein, a sumptuously delicious buffet dinner, our eclectic silent auction and Live Auction led by Ivan and Laura Cohen and the opportunity to make new friends and visit with old friends in a delightful setting.

For more info click here.

March 24th 7pm to 8:30pm:  Volunteer Program Open House.  Come learn about volunteer opportunities available to you at the PCLT, including a new training program that we are working on with the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.(Click here for more info - MS Word File)

March 27th 1:30pm to 3pm:  Volunteer Program Open House.  Come learn about volunteer opportunities available to you at the PCLT, including a new training program that we are working on with the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.(Click here for more info - MS Word File)

April 3rd 10am to 2pm: Trail Maintenance 101 Volunteer Training - watch here for more details.

April 30th 10am to 2pm: 
Trail Maintenance Work Party at Twin Hill Preserve. Twin Hill Preserve is located on the west side of Farm-to-Market Rd.  From Route 312 in Brewster turn onto Farm to Market Road. Go 1.1 miles and turn left onto dirt road alongside pond. Continue over the bridge and the preserve entrance is on the left near the stone chamber.  If you would like to volunteer for this work party, let us know by sending an email our Volunteer Coordiantor Jude Jones at volunteer@pclt.net.

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Lindera Loop Trail

Winding through the understory of native Lindera benzoin is something new: the Lindera Loop Trail. This 700 by 5 foot path, is Putnam County's first handicapped accessible trail.

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Our Mission Statement:
To preserve, for the residents of Putnam County, State of New York, and its environs and for posterity generally natural resources, including water resources, marsh land, swamps, woodland, and open spaces, and the plant and animal life therein, and to preserve sites of historical significance; to further the dedication, holding, and use of said lands in the County of Putnam, State of New York, as open spaces and as conservation and recreation areas; and to further the use for educational purposes and other public purposes of its land; to acquire, by gift, purchase, or otherwise, open space lands in the County of Putnam, State of New York, and to maintain and supervise the use of such lands; to promote the enjoyment of open space by maintaining, enlarging and establishing nature trails and bridle paths open to the public.