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Hudson to Housatonic
The H2H partner network advances the pace and practice of regional land protection and stewardship from the Hudson to the Housatonic by collaborating across boundaries to enhance the connection between people and nature.
Lower Hudson PRISM
One of eight regional partnerships in the state of New York. PRISM’s are funded by the Department of Environmental Conservation through the Environmental Protection Fund and hosted by a non-profit organization in their region. The partnership works to protect the rich biodiversity and natural ecosystems of the Lower Hudson region through partnerships and collaborations that focus on controlling the introduction, spread, and impact of invasive species.
Mianus River Gorge
Founded in 1953, Mianus River Gorge, Inc. is an independent, not-for-profit organization, whose mission is to preserve, protect and promote appreciation of the natural heritage of the Mianus River watershed through land acquisition and conservation, scientific research and public education throughout the region.
New York-New Jersey Trail Conference
The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference is a volunteer-powered organization that builds, maintains, and protects public trails throughout the region.
The Pound Ridge Conservation Board
The Conservation Board was created to advise in the management and protection of natural resources of Pound Ridge.
The Pound Ridge Land Conservancy
PRLC is a private, non-profit corporation with the mission of preserving the semi-rural character of Pound ridge through the acquisition, conservation and stewardship of land in town. The Conservancy’s preserves are kept in their natural state for aesthetic, ecological and education purposes. The preserves are held in perpetuity i.e. they cannot be sold.
Pound Ridge Partnership
The Pound Ridge Partnership is an independent, non-partisan, community-based organization aimed at bringing together residents, business owners, landlords, and community leaders to support and improve the Pound Ridge Business District.
The Westchester Land Trust
Westchester Land Trust was founded in 1988 by a group of residents of Lewisboro and Bedford who were concerned about the increasing pace of development in their towns, and who wanted to take action to protect environmentally-important open space and the character of their communities.
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
The 4,315-acre park makes Ward Pound Ridge Reservation the county's largest park. With its varied terrain and landscapes and miles of wooded trails, the park provides a variety of activities in all seasons. There are areas for picnicking, lean-to camping, fishing and cross-country skiing.
Westchester Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation
Westchester has over 50 parks and recreational areas to explore. As you discover the Westchester County Parks system, we hope you come to love, enjoy and respect all aspects of it. We hope too that you'll consider becoming a Friends of Westchester County Parks.
Walkable Westchester Guide by Jane and Walt Daniels
Walkable Westchester promotes walking which is an inexpensive recreation and part of a healthy life style. It describes a wide variety of walking opportunities on paved paths, woods roads, dirt roads, or narrow woodland trails in urban, suburban, rural, and natural settings. Trails can go along the shore, in woodlands and fields, or near lakes, streams, vernal pools, and wetlands. Discover Westchester as you walk, hike, run, ride a horse, walk your dog, bike, cross country ski, or snowshoe.
