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Preservation of Cornwall Hill Ridge Completed

In June, Brewster developer Tom Frasca donated a 14–acre parcel to the Putnam County Land Trust. This donation now completes the preservation of the historic Cornwall Ridge from Route 164 to Cornwall Hill Road. This chestnut oak forest with its herbaceous layer of fern, moss and woodland plants will forever remain intact. (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 21, 2012 for our 43rd Annual Dinner and Auction

Join your friends and neighbors as the Putnam County Land Trust celebrates 43 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.

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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.