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Detection Dogs Are Mapping Hidden Cottontail Homes

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Specially trained detection dog Peat by Arden Blumenthal, Conservation Dogs Program Coordinator for New York - New Jersey Trail Conference (provided by DEC)The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Conservation Dogs Program (CDP) conducted winter pellet surveys for New England cottontails (NEC) at Fahnestock State Park in the Hudson River Valley, bringing an innovative approach to monitoring this rare species.

Through partnerships with DEC and NYS Parks, the CDP is deploying three specially trained detection dogs (Peat, Lettie, and Lady) to locate cottontail scat (fecal pellets) in challenging terrain. [Read more…] about Detection Dogs Are Mapping Hidden Cottontail Homes

763 Acres Added to Fahnestock State Park, Connects to Appalachian Trail

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Clarence Fahnstock Memorial State ParkNew York State has added 763 acres to Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park in Putnam and Dutchess counties helping conserve a scenic and undeveloped parcel in the Mid-Hudson Valley and one of the largest privately-owned undeveloped blocks in the Hudson Highlands region.

It includes access to the Appalachian Trail. [Read more…] about 763 Acres Added to Fahnestock State Park, Connects to Appalachian Trail

Bicycling Adventures in New York State Parks

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Genesee Valley Greenway (State Parks)Go for a spin this fall and discover the scenic biking trails at New York State Parks. Bicycling is a great, low-impact exercise to enjoy with family and friends and a picturesque way to experience fall foliage in New York State. With so many trails to choose from, here are a few destinations from around the state worth exploring. [Read more…] about Bicycling Adventures in New York State Parks

A Putnam County Mining, Iron Industry History Hike

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Putnam County Mines Hamilton Mine Denny Mine Clarence Fahnestock State Park Fishkill MapOn Saturday, May 18th the Putnam History Museum will host a guided history hike through Fahnestock State Park, exploring the mining and iron industry of Putnam County. For centuries, hundreds of workers mined for high-quality iron within the well-known Reading Prong, which stretches from Reading, Pennsylvania, through the Highlands, to Connecticut. [Read more…] about A Putnam County Mining, Iron Industry History Hike

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