Balancing Sound Development & Effective Conservation
Holiday Open House
Leigh Ann Smith, Full Moon Willows, 11 x 14, oil on canvas, 2017
Holiday Open House at the Willows
480 Rt 385 Athens, NY 12015
Saturday December 1, 2018 1-4 PM
Join us on December 1 to celebrate the season! Once again this year we will have the Willows at Brandow Point decorated and open to the public for a free event on Saturday.
Local author and illustrator, Hudson Talbott will be doing a book signing from 2:30 to 4 with three of his books: "River of Dreams -The Story of the Hudson River," "United Tweets of America: 50 State Birds Their Stories, Their Glories," and his new book "Picturing America:Thomas Cole and the Birth of American Art."
We will have a simple holiday craft for kids to make, and of course refreshments. We hope you will stop by to see progress on the restoration of this beautiful old house and visit with us about our plans and events for the coming year.
Festive Evening Celebration
Friday November 30, 2018 630-8:30 PM
Reservations required $35/person
This festive event includes hot and cold Hors d'oeuvres by Steinbrock Haus, release and sale of our new art book featuring paintings from our Seasons of Greene art exhibit, original art from that exhibit, wine and tasting by Reed Street Bottle Shop, decorations by Barbara's Country Treasures and more.
Space is limited, make your reservations by sending a check to Greene Land Trust, 270 Mansion Street, Coxsackie, NY 12051 or by credit card on line using the button below. Please respond by Monday November 19.
Progress on the Porch
Work is progressing on the porch at the Willows! This will be a tremendous improvement to the house. We have also made progress in the cellar in what was the original kitchen.
We hope you will all join us for our Holiday Open House on Saturday Dec. 1 from 1 to 4 PM. .
River Sweep Cleanup Saturday May 5
Spring has finally sprung and it is time to do some cleanup. Join the Greene Land Trust for the 7th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep for a bay area cleanup at Athens’ The Willows at Brandow Point. The event will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 1 to 4 PM. Low tide is at 2:11 PM. Volunteers will meet at the William Brandow House 480 State Route 385, Athens NY, where parking is available.
We ask all Sweep volunteers to wear sturdy shoes or boots, clothing that they can get dirty, and to bring a hat, sunscreen, gloves, a reusable water bottle and snacks. This site is appropriate for elementary-age children with proper adult supervision.
Questions? Contact site leaders Bob Knighton at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (518)731-5544 during business hours. In case of bad weather check our facebook page.
GLT Receives Grants
GLT is proud to announce that we have received three grants totaling more than $36,000 from the Land Trust Alliance Partnership Grant program. Most of the funds will help us to hire our first part time staff person (more about that in a few days). Remaining funds help to cover our costs for acquiring two conservation easements that were generously donated by land owners. Each of the grants requires GLT to provide a cash match from its own funds.
These grants are funded by the Environmental Protection Fund through the Department of Environmental Conservation.
Great day for a walk at Catskill Creek
Weather was wonderful and we got to weelcome new friends at our first "official" walk on the Catskill Creek properrty. Thanks to all who came out for this fun event.
Jan 2018 walk at Catskill Creek
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Concert on the Lawn
Benefit Concert
on the Lawn at the historic
Willows at Brandow Point
Saturday September 29, 2018 2-5:30
The Willows, 480 Rt 385 Athens, NY
An afternoon of music at the Willows at Brandow Point.
Wickers Creek Band at the Willows September 29, 2018
The event kicked off at 2 PM with music by Wickers Creek Band. They performed an eclectic mix of traditional American music, primarily in the Bluegrass tradition.
They were followed by Breakneck Ridge Revue , a folk "jam band" of Hudson Valley musicians building twangy but danceable sets around a mix of traditional and original songs ranging from blues to folk to rock -- from John Prine to the Beatles -- but always with a homegrown feel.
The weather was wonderful and all who attended enjoyed the afternoon. Food and beverages were provided by Crossroads Brewery and Best of the Wurst.
Just like Subaru-- Dog Tested and Dog Approved. Really good hot dogs from Best of the Wurst.
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The Birds and the Trees
"The Birds and the Trees - and Oh-My, More"
A fall family educational event to explore the outdoors with well-known bird expert Rich Guthrie. Rich is heard regularly on WAMC.
The four-part program is designed to increase your knowledge and appreciation of our natural environment and fall migration habits of bird species.
The first session will be an indoor, introductory session. The following three sessions will be field trips to various sites owned or managed by the Greene Land Trust in Greene County.
Schedule:
Session 1 Friday Evening September 21, at the Willows, 480 Rt 385 Athens
Session 2 Saturday Morning September 22 – field trip TBD
Session 3 Saturday Morning October 13 – field trip TBD
Session 4 Saturday Morning October 20 – field trip TBD
The cost is $20 per adult for the series. Children with adult(s) are free.
Space is limited so call soon to reserve your spot. Call 518-731-5544 to register.
