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Summer Hike-a-thon Scavenger Hunt a Success!

On the weekend of July 18, more than 550 Capital Region residents spent time searching our 19 preserves in search of hidden gnomes. Those sending selfies with the gnomes were rewarded with ice cream from our very generous event sponsor Stewart’s Shops!

ART on the Rail Trail: New Installation by Susan Togut

The ART on the Rail Trail committee is thrilled to announce the newest addition to the trail's public art collection created by artist Susan Togut. The installation features a series of painted pieces that hang from the trees along the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail between Main Street and Grove Street in Voorheesville.

Staying Connected in an Unprecedented Time

During this time of remaining physically and socially distant, the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy is still thinking of ways to connect habitats and wildlife across the landscape, and we are thrilled to announce our newest conservation partnership towards this mission. Read more about our partnership with the Staying Connected Initiative (SCI).

MHLC receives NAWCA grant for Heldeberg Workshop!

MHLC is proud to announce the recent award of $100,000 from the North American Wetlands Conservation Act grant (NAWCA) to support the acquisition of a conservation easement on the Heldeberg Workshop property in New Scotland.

Meet MHLC: George Bailie

Meet MHLC volunteer George Bailie, the Preserve Steward at MHLC's Holt Preserve in the town of New Scotland.

Amphibian Migration: The Big Night

Every year on the first warm, rainy night in spring, a variety of frog and salamander species will make their spring commute to breeding pools. Signaled by the warm, moist conditions, these amphibians all seemingly emerge together on what is commonly called the “Big Night.”

A Successful 2020 Annual Awards Dinner

On Sunday, February 23rd, we gathered for MHLC's Annual Awards Dinner at the River Stone Manor to honor those who are leading the way for conservation in the Capital Region. Guests enjoyed a buffet and cocktails while mingling with fellow Conservancy friends, supporters, and partners.

In Memory of Matthew Bender IV

The Board of Trustees, staff, and volunteers of MHLC send our condolences to the Bender family on the passing of Matthew Bender. We join with many others in the Capital Region and beyond in celebrating his life and mourning his loss. We are so grateful for all the ways his generosity transformed our community.