GLT is dedicated to protecting the many places that make Greene County special:

Scenic vistas that inspired the Hudson River School of painters and have attracted visitors to our mountains and valleys for generations.

Agricultural lands and the family farms they support, representing an essential part of our heritage and economy.

Open spaces that help protect our water, support biodiversity and climate resilience and offer an array of recreation opportunities for us and future generations.

Explore

Visit and hike some of our protected places.

Events & Programs

We offer a variety of fun and educational programs.

Land Protection

We work with public and private landowners to preserve their land.

SEASONS OF GREENE IV Art Show & Sale

OPENING RECEPTION TONIGHT

Saturday, September 23, 4-7PM

ATHENS CULTURAL CENTER

September 23rd – October 15th, 2023

Gallery Hours:

Fridays 4-7 pm

Saturdays 1-7 pm

Sundays 11 am-4:30 pm

The Greene Land Trust and Athens Cultural Center are proud to announce, SEASONS OF GREENE IV, a new collection of paintings depicting special properties protected by the Greene Land Trust. Nine outstanding regional artists have spent endless hours looking deeply, exploring seasonal moods, catching variations in hues and light — with each artist striving to reveal and capture the secret beauty of each special place in their own unique manner.

You are invited to behold the extraordinary artwork by the following nine artists:

Sue Barrasi
James Coe
Kevin Cook
James Cramer
Ann Larsen
Susan M. Story
Liza Tivey
Marlene Wiedenbaum
Leslie Yolen

As a fundraiser for the Greene Land Trust, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of all paintings goes to support the work of the Greene Land Trust.

2023 Fundraising Raffle

1^st Prize: Original framed plein-air landscape painting by James (Jim) Coe, Early Fall Morning – oil on canvas on board, 10”X16”

2^nd Prize: Private Fall Dinner Party for Eight (You and Your Guests) Catered at the Willows by Kim Bender

3^rd Prize: $500 Cash

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!

1 ticket for $20
6 tickets for $100
15 tickets for $250

Drawing will be held Friday, October 13, 2023 at 7:00pm, during the Closing Reception for SEASONS OF GREENE IV Art Show & Sale

Beautiful Video Celebrates the Flegel Farm

The Greene Land Trust is proud to present the film: “Keep It Forever, the Flegel Farm.”

This short film by Cynthia Putorti documents the history of the farm, the family, and their passion for protecting the farm from development forever.

About Us

From the high peaks of the Catskill Mountains, to the historic shores of the Hudson River, Greene County New York features a diverse and productive landscape.

The Greene Land Trust’s mission is to preserve and protect significant natural and related cultural resources in and around Greene County, New York. The Trust’s goal is to provide a substantial public benefit in identifying and protecting important resources while promoting an effective balance between sound development and long-range natural resource protection.

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