The weather is getting colder, and we turned back the clocks to set the sun an hour earlier, but there is still plenty to do in Putnam County. Read the full story

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The Kent Conservation Advisory Committee (CAC) is looking for people who would like to join their committee and help with arrangements for local speakers, public outreach programs, and outdoor programs. Read the full story

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The walk up the mountain to the Fire Tower was peaceful and quite.  It wasn’t too steep, but the ground is gravel and uneven so I suggest you wear proper hiking shoes or sneakers. An occasional chipmunk and squirrel scuttled across the road as the birds sang their songs undisturbed in the trees.  Mt. Nimham also boasts two Stone Chambers for the curious.  Read the full story

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Peace and quite awaits you as you walk down the brick walkway of Boscobel House and Gardens that is situated on a high buff of the east bank of the Hudson River with 45 acres of grounds.  Over 600 big, beautiful and various colored rose bushes, which flower continuously in the formal Rose Garden from June through autumn, greet each visitor on their way to the house and spectular views of the Hudson River.   The house dates back to the early 1800’s and contains one of the nation’s premier collections of furniture and decorative arts from the Federal period. Read the full story

Popularity: 33% [?]

On Sunday, October 12, 2008 beginning at 11:00am explore the Putnam County Land Trust’s Laurel Ledges Natural Area between Couch Road and Route 164 in Patterson with Dod Chahroudi, Preserve Steward.

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On Sunday, October 12, 2008 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm step back in time at Boscobel House and Gardens in Garrison, NY and see first-hand the kinds of horse-drawn transportation that abounded in the early part of the nineteenth century. Read the full story

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On Sunday, September 28th the Kent Conservation Advisory Committee invites you to join them in their annual celebration of the restoration  of the Mt. Nimham Fire Tower.  The event will feature the Nimham Drummers, various bands, musicians, a storyteller, and refreshments.  Read the full story

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Our neighbors in nearby Dutchess County need our support by joining them in the 2nd Annual Tour de Dutchess Bicycle Fest on September 21, 2008.  The bike fest comprises fun choices of various bike routes through scenic woods and back country settings of historic Dutchess County, culminating with good food and a live band.  All proceeds benefit the National Tourette Syndrome Association. Event organizer, Dr. Robert Lieb, is excited to organize such an event and take the challenge of putting his efforts toward finding a cure.  But he needs our help. Read the full story

Popularity: 16% [?]

Putnam County:  Veterans Memorial Park

Veterans Memorial Park in Carmel is a great place to go and bring the whole family (well, except for the dog).   The children’s playground was designed for kids of all physcial abilities and has enough equipment to keep them amused while you sit back and relax on the well-manicured lawn.  During the summer, the beach is open to swimmers of all ages while a life guard is on duty.  There are plenty of picnic tables and barbeque grills, and the Park allows group gatherings with a permit - a great place to plan a family reunion, anniversary, or birthday party.  The park also has basketball and beach volleyball courts, clean bathrooms and hiking trails for all levels of fitness.  Maps and additional information is available at the park office. Read the full story

Popularity: 100% [?]

Tractors, turn-of-the-century farm implements, antique water pumps characterizing this display as old equipment hardly paints them correct picture. Imagine a 25 foot tall 1890s water well rig. Then picture the muscle needed to drive this mechanical equipment hundreds of feet into the ground in search of water for your well. Read the full story

Popularity: 12% [?]