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Hudson Highlands Land Trust @hhltny.bsky.social · 16h

Want to learn more about regional wildlife? Join us THIS WEEK for "What's in My Backyard," a collaborative event with local partners featuring informative talks on the incredible wildlife that call the Hudson Valley home! www.boscobel.org/events/my-ba...
#BatWeek #WildlifeProtection #hhltny

What's in My Backyard? Managing Your Garden in a Time of Change - Boscobel

Learn from experts on how to navigate wildlife, support native plants, and cultivate a backyard and garden to withstand – and thrive – in a changing climate. During this half-day symposium, you will…

www.boscobel.org

Hudson Highlands Land Trust @hhltny.bsky.social · 16h

Despite their importance, bats face serious threats. They need trees for roosting, hibernating, and raising their young, making forest protection essential. Learn more here: www.batcon.org/bats-need-tr...

Bats Need Trees

More than just a place to sleep, trees and forests provide critical resources that bats need to survive.

www.batcon.org

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Hudson Highlands Land Trust @hhltny.bsky.social · 16h

Bats are the only mammals capable of true flight, and a single bat can devour up to 3,000 insects in one night, including mosquitoes and crop-damaging insects. They're natural pest controllers that help keep our woods, farms, and communities healthy.

Bats Need Trees

More than just a place to sleep, trees and forests provide critical resources that bats need to survive.

www.batcon.org

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Hudson Highlands Land Trust @hhltny.bsky.social · 16h

🦇It's Bat Week! Did you know the Hudson Valley is home to several bat species, including two federally endangered ones: the Northern Long-eared Bat and the Indiana Bat?

@batcon.org

Bats Need Trees

More than just a place to sleep, trees and forests provide critical resources that bats need to survive.

www.batcon.org

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Hudson Highlands Land Trust @hhltny.bsky.social · 4d

🌿 LAST CHANCE! Tickets are still available for THIS SUNDAY'S symposium at Boscobel House and Gardens.
Join us on November 2 for a half-day event featuring expert insights on creating outdoor spaces that support wildlife, pollinators, and biodiversity in our changing climate!

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Hudson Highlands Land Trust @hhltny.bsky.social · 5d

Want to learn more about regional wildlife? Join us THIS WEEK for "What's in My Backyard," a collaborative event with local partners featuring informative talks on the incredible wildlife that call the Hudson Valley home! www.boscobel.org/events/my-ba...
#BatWeek #WildlifeProtection #hhltny

What's in My Backyard? Managing Your Garden in a Time of Change - Boscobel

Learn from experts on how to navigate wildlife, support native plants, and cultivate a backyard and garden to withstand – and thrive – in a changing climate. During this half-day symposium, you will…

www.boscobel.org

Hudson Highlands Land Trust @hhltny.bsky.social · 5d

Despite their importance, bats face serious threats. They need trees for roosting, hibernating, and raising their young, making forest protection essential. Learn more here: www.batcon.org/bats-need-tr...

Bats Need Trees

More than just a place to sleep, trees and forests provide critical resources that bats need to survive.

www.batcon.org

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Hudson Highlands Land Trust @hhltny.bsky.social · 5d

Bats are the only mammals capable of true flight, and a single bat can devour up to 3,000 insects in one night, including mosquitoes and crop-damaging insects. They're natural pest controllers that help keep our woods, farms, and communities healthy.

Bats Need Trees

More than just a place to sleep, trees and forests provide critical resources that bats need to survive.

www.batcon.org

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Hudson Highlands Land Trust @hhltny.bsky.social · 5d

🦇It's Bat Week! Did you know the Hudson Valley is home to several bat species, including two federally endangered ones: the Northern Long-eared Bat and the Indiana Bat?

@batcon.org

Bats Need Trees

More than just a place to sleep, trees and forests provide critical resources that bats need to survive.

www.batcon.org

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Hudson Highlands Land Trust @hhltny.bsky.social · 7d

🌎 Concerns about climate can feel overwhelming, especially when so many of the conversations are focused on global issues.

📖Read our recent blog to learn how you can make an impact from right at home: bit.ly/smallchanges...

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Black Rock Forest @blackrockforest.bsky.social · 18d

Join "The Shotgun Scientist," Dr. Patterson, here on Saturday, Nov 8th (10:00 AM) for a FREE talk! Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/roots-of-r... #BlackRockForest #TheShotgunScientist

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Hudson Highlands Land Trust @hhltny.bsky.social · 19d

Join HHLT and Wild Woods Restoration Project for our ongoing collaboration to plant hundreds of native seedlings! Whether you come solo, bring friends, or make it a family adventure, this is your chance to get outside and make a real difference. #lovethehighlands #stewardship #conservation

Hudson Highlands Land Trust @hhltny.bsky.social · 19d

⚒ 🌱Last chance to dig in! Just one week left to register for our last planting day of the season at Granite Mountain Preserve in Putnam Valley on Sunday, October 26! Register now! wildwoodsproject.org/event/planti...

Photo by Cory Tiger

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Hudson Highlands Land Trust @hhltny.bsky.social · 27d

This color change isn't just beautiful, it's a fascinating survival strategy. As trees prepare for winter, they break down chlorophyll and reabsorb nutrients, revealing the pigments that were hidden all summer long. Take a fall hike this week and see how many native species you can identify! #hhltny

Hudson Highlands Land Trust @hhltny.bsky.social · 27d

🍂As the temperatures drop and daylight shortens, local trees are putting on their spectacular autumn show. The Hudson Valley's diverse forests create one of the most stunning fall displays in the Northeast! #hhltny #lovethehighlands

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Hudson Highlands Land Trust @hhltny.bsky.social · Sep 30

Together, they provide vital nectar and pollen for migrating monarchs, late-flying bees, and other pollinators stocking up before winter. #northeastplants #pollinators #hhltny #lovethehighlands

Photos by Cory Tiger

Hudson Highlands Land Trust @hhltny.bsky.social · Sep 30

From the sunny sprays of tall goldenrod, flat-topped goldenrod, and broad-leaved goldenrod to the vibrant bursts of New England aster and the delicate blooms of calico aster, these native wildflowers create a spectacular display.

Photos by Cory Tiger

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Hudson Highlands Land Trust @hhltny.bsky.social · Sep 30

While leaf peepers are readying for the brilliant color pop from northeast trees, another fall show is happening closer to the ground! The fields and forest edges are glowing with goldenrods and asters, classic harbingers of the season.

Photos by Cory Tiger

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Hudson Highlands Land Trust @hhltny.bsky.social · Sep 27

If you're looking for group hands-on activities, register for upcoming planting days on October 19th and 26th at Granite Mountain Preserve. Visit www.hhlt.org to register for planting days or download preserve maps for your next adventure! #nationalpubliclandsday #lovethehighlands #hhltny

Hudson Highlands Land Trust @hhltny.bsky.social · Sep 27

Among them are HHLT's Humble Bee Hollow (Garrison, NY) and Granite Mountain Preserve (Putnam Valley, NY). We encourage you to get outside this fall, explore new trails and find moments of connection with nature wherever you are.

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Hudson Highlands Land Trust @hhltny.bsky.social · Sep 27

This #nationalpubliclandsday, we're celebrating lands that protect critical habitats, safeguard natural resources, and support biodiversity through active stewardship while offering opportunities to connect with nature. Throughout the Hudson Highlands, there are many public spaces to explore.

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Hudson Highlands Land Trust @hhltny.bsky.social · Sep 19

Want to see what's flying overhead in real-time? Check your local migration forecast at dashboard.birdcast.info ! Together, we can help support safe passage for millions of migrating birds. Every light turned off makes a difference!

#LightsOutforBirds #lovethehighlands #wildlifeprotection #hhltny

Migration Dashboard - BirdCast

Explore nightly migration data in your region

dashboard.birdcast.info

Hudson Highlands Land Trust @hhltny.bsky.social · Sep 19

We can help through simple conservation efforts:
- Turn off unnecessary lights from 11 PM to dawn
- Point outdoor lights downward and shield them
- Dim indoor lights or close curtains
- Use motion sensors for lights

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Hudson Highlands Land Trust @hhltny.bsky.social · Sep 19

LIGHTS OUT for our feathered friends!🦅 Fall migration is underway, with millions of birds traveling south. The Hudson Valley is on a major migration route, and last night, over 363,000 birds crossed Putnam County! These travelers face challenges from light pollution, which can disorient them.

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