At a festive Earth Week event in Skaneateles, NY yesterday, the Land Trust Alliance and NY State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos gathered land conservation leaders from across the state to announce a 13th round of funding from the New York State Conservation Partnership Program.
Read MoreNew Yorkers are feeling the effects of climate change now. For some, climate change is a business, environmental or public-health concern. Others ponder the implications of a warming world for their children and the world’s most vulnerable populations. Many of us are wondering “Why Is climate action urgent?” and “What can I do?”
On Thursday April 21, 2016, 5:30-7:30 pm, The Catskill Center, in Arkville NY invites the public to hear from two speakers who will address these questions.
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The Poetics of Space: Fred Guyot Selected Works 1990 to 2010 will be on display at the Erpf Gallery March 26th through May 27, 2016. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, March 26, from 2-4 PM, at the Erpf Center in Arkville.
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The impact and future of recreational tourism on the Catskill region will be explored in depth to build greater understanding among community leaders and business people, 10am, Saturday, February 27, at the Catskill Center (43355 Route 28, Arkville, NY 12406). The public is invited to attend and the meeting will end around 1 pm.
Read MoreThe Catskill Center announced the appointment of Markley Boyer to Chair, at its most recent meeting of the Board of Directors. Mr. Boyer previously served as the Board’s Treasurer alongside long-time Chair Jim Infante. Three new members joined the board. Board member Camilla Lancaster was appointed to Treasurer.
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The Catskill Center is pleased to announce a Call for Art for sculpture which will be displayed at the outdoor sculpture park at the Maurice D. Hinchey Catskill Interpretive Center (CIC), located on Route 28. Art selected by the jury will be on display for one year beginning in early July.
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The Catskill region deserves a modern park. Recently the Catskill Park Coalition, made up of dozens of organizations representing the Catskill region, has met with our state’s legislators to request equitable support for the Catskill Park and Forest preserve, as well as the larger Catskill region. Providing a vastly improved recreational experience for residents and visitors alike will improve the health of our public lands, our people and our economy.
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The Catskill Center is accepting application for the 2016 Platte Clove Artist-in-Residence Program. Applications are due by Friday, April 8, 2016. The residency, the only one in the country situated in the historic landscapes which were the inspiration for the Hudson River School, provides a tranquil and rustic workplace. A retreat for artists, working in a variety of disciplines, located in the living landscape where American art began.
Read MoreThe Catskill Center announced today the appointment of Brit Hotaling to the position of Development Associate. One of Brit’s main responsibilities will be the research, development, and implementation of a new grant tracking system for the Center.
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