The waterwheel lives a double life: facing extinction in its native habitat even as it creeps into places where it doesn’t belong.
Read MoreOne thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the open spaces they love. Since 1969, the Catskill Center for Conservation and Development has been doing just that for the people of the Catskill Region. Now the Catskill Center announced it has achieved national recognition—joining a network of over 400 accredited land trusts across the nation that have demonstrated their commitment to professional excellence and to maintaining the public’s trust in their work.
Read MoreAt Kaaterskill Falls, Peekamoose Blue Hole, and Platte Clove, the Catskill Center’s stewards can be found educating visitors of the region how best to have a safe and enjoyable visit without leaving a trace.
Read MoreOn Saturday, May 25, the Catskill Center will mark its 50th Anniversary with a day-long celebration and a host of fun-filled family-focused events at the Catskills Visitor Center on Route 28 in Mt. Tremper, NY.
Read MoreGrants Support Age-Friendly Economic Development, Tourism, Infrastructure Enhancements and Community Revitalization Projects
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Read More“I'm collecting data on bird nests in knotweed (Polygonum
cuspidatum s.l.) stands. This is the time of year when you can easily
see meters into a stand, even while driving roads.”