Patrick Knapp of Columbia Land Conservancy is joined by Betsy Albert and Timothy Kennelty to discuss the formation of Taghkanic Community Forest and why this model of land stewardship could be a meaningful new way to preserve land and build neighbors' relationship to the land.

Invasive plants are often a major concern for land stewards across the Hudson Valley - but is our approach to invasive plant management missing the bigger picture? In this session, Dr. Bernd Blossey, Director of Cornell University’s Ecology and Management of Invasive Plants Program, presents groundbreaking research on ecosystem impacts of many of our most feared invasives.

Just in time for planting season, PollinateHV launches a series of free garden designs for backyards, schools, libraries, municipalities, and more. Each of the eight new designs uses locally native plant species that support the Hudson Valley’s most vulnerable native pollinators.

PCA launched the Funding Futures pilot because we noticed that healthy civic conversations in the Hudson Valley needed bolstering. We are all swimming against a tide of bad news at the federal level, headlines dominating folks' attention, as well as the very pressing need of providing  basic necessities for one's family in this day and age.

This inspiring talk explores what's new and how PollinateHV can help you, whether you're gardening in containers or managing hundreds of acres. Bring your pollinator and native plant questions for an interactive session that will help you gear up for a buzzing, blooming growing season.

Along with the effects of climate change, the biodiversity of our region is impacted by development. In the face of an uncertain future and the changing landscape around us, learning from the past allows us to protect what's precious. Erik Kiviat, executive director of Hudsonia, joins us for this special opening webinar of our 2026 Morning Coffee Series to present his talk, "Biodiversity Change: What a Damaged Landscape Teaches About the Future of the Mid-Hudson Region."

We’ve put together easy tips for sowing for a range of conditions and species requirements. Happy gardening!

Scott James, head of Prepare Your Community, shares the story of how his community came together to plan for “the big one” with a focus on neighbors. He talks us through his approach to planning and mutual aid, and how much of it has to do with mindset and process.  

Climate scientist Anton Seimon talks about the realities of a shifting climate across our region, while also discussing some of the past historic weather events experienced by the Hudson Valley, including blizzards, windstorms, heat and cold waves, and other severe storms. As our seasonal and climate rhythms continue to transform, Anton offers his perspective on the types of severe weather we can expect in the near and distant future, and the likelihood of their occurrence.

With up to 60% of New York native pollinators facing extinction due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and other forms of environmental degradation, these new native plant installations will provide a critical resource to dwindling pollinator populations while engaging local communities in hands-on ecological repair.

What if you could measure the ecological health of your yard — and know exactly how to improve it? In this session, Bram Gunther and Zoe Evans from Plan it Wild introduce the Wildr Score and the national Less Lawn More Life campaign, sharing what they’ve learned from thousands of yards across the country — including right here in the Hudson Valley.

We welcome Suzanne Kelly for her talk "The Ecological Benefits of Natural Burial." Suzanne shares the story of her work at Rhinebeck’s natural burial ground and talks about the growing normalization of natural burial in the United States. She offers advice about how one can advocate for a natural cemetery in their municipality, and examines how death and ceremonies connect people to each other and the natural cycles of our world.

Despite the volatility of the weather, the spirit of the party couldn’t be dampened at a full house at The Caboose in Hudson. Packed with climate activists, environmentalists, neighbors, and friends, the crowd gathered during Climate Solutions Week to bond over a shared sense of purpose. 

Learn about the past, present, and future of wildfires and controlled burning in the forested Northeast. Fire ecologist Sam Gilvarg will discuss the history of fire in our forests and open lands; the current state of wildfires near and far; how climate change is shaping North American fire regimes; and the surprising ways in which fire can be a tool for landscape resilience.

Funding Futures: Together We Decide announces its six Fellows: Kate Butler of Chatham, Anya Bonanno of Philmont/Claverack, Chris Wilson of Millbrook/Washington, Olga Anderson of Highlands, Heather Eckardt of Rochester, and LisaMarie Hintze of Woodbury.

Join guests Jason Angell and Jocelyn Apicello of the Ecological Citizen’s Project as they share their talk “Building Community Through Consensus.” They’ll walk us through how they designed a process that empowered their community to work together.

Join Hudson Valley Seed Company co-founder and managing director Doug Muller for a behind-the-scenes look at seed farming in the Hudson Valley! Doug discusses the ins and outs of native seed production and propagation, including the Seed Company's multi-year path to launching its new PollinateHV Local Ecotype Seed Collection in partnership with PCA.

The Hudson River and its nearby waterways are lifelines connecting us to each other and our local ecosystems. We delight in ice floes cracking in the winter air, eagles hunting along a river's shores, and spending a warm afternoon on a lake's cooling waters. Most importantly, these places sustain life. But our essential water sources–and our lives along them–face a host of challenges amid the changing climate.

Our 2025 cohort of grantees represents youth-led projects that are as innovative in their approaches as they are committed to environmental sustainability. Ecological restoration plans shaped to transform communities, novel pathways to reconnect ourselves with our aquatic friends, and educational programs set to unite generations make up just a handful of the 19 projects you’ll find.

The funding will advance PCA’s work in supporting at-risk pollinator populations throughout the Hudson Valley, specifically on working farms and residential landscapes, as part of the PollinateHV initiative.