We’re excited to share that our accreditation has been renewed! After a rigorous verification process by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, the Catskill Center has proven that we have sound finances, practice ethical conduct and responsible governance, and can ensure lasting stewardship. The Catskill Center’s role as a land trust began in 1974 when we were gifted the first 100 acres of what would later become the Platte Clove Preserve. Thousands of visitors each year now enjoy Platte Clove’s wild character and stunning beauty. We currently protect more than 2,000 acres through conservation easements and provide public access to 300 acres of our own preserved land. A win for conservation and our community!
Catskill Center
民间和社会团体
Arkville，New York 425 位关注者
The Catskill Center works to ensure a bright future for the economy, environment and culture of the Catskills.
关于我们
Since 1969, the Catskill Center has been protecting and fostering the environmental, cultural and economic well-being of the Catskill region.
Our work in the Catskill region focuses on three main program areas:
Collaboration: The Catskill Center works hard to preserve and foster the well-being of the Catskills by serving as a convener, fostering partnerships, facilitating discussions and supporting collaboration throughout our region. We chair the Catskill Park Advisory Committee, Co-Chair the Catskill Park Coalition, sponsor the annual Catskill Park Awareness Day, hold public forums on a number of different topics and take part in a multitude of other activities.
Arts, Culture and Education: The Catskill Center supports arts, culture and education throughout the Catskills including at our headquarters in Arkville, at the Catskill Interpretive Center in Mount Tremper, the Artist in Residence Program at Platte Clove, and through educational curriculums for local schools and teachers. We provide scholarships to students from the Catskills for summer camps and colleges. At the Catskill Interpretive Center, we help visitors and residents alike learn about, explore and interpret the natural, cultural and historical resources of the Catskills.
Stewardship: Through our stewardship programs including the Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP), the Streamside Acquisition Program (SAP) and the Catskill Center Land Trust, we are working to protect and preserve the natural resources of the Catskills. CRISP is working to turn the tide on invasive species in the Catskills, the SAP is preserving forested, streamside lands essential for protecting water quality and our land trust holds conversation easements totaling 2,550 acres and owns four properties totaling 367 acres. These include our Thorn Preserve, Platte Clove Preserve and the lands of the Catskill Interpretive Center.
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https://catskillcenter.org
Catskill Center的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 民间和社会团体
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Arkville，New York
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1969
- 领域
- Environmental Conservation、Community Development、Arts, Culture and Education Programming、Invasive Species Management、Regional Initiatives、Land Trust、Adovcacy、Collaboration、Partnerships、Nature Preserve、Conservation Easements、Land Protection、Stewardship、Visitor Services和Visitor Center
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Our Catskill Stewards made a lasting impact in 2024! In the 2024 season, the Catskill Center’s Catskill Stewards Program engaged a record-breaking 155,000 visitors, reflecting the growing popularity of the Catskill Park. Stewards played a critical role in managing this rise in visitation responsibly, educating visitors on reducing their environmental impact and following Leave No Trace principles, both in the Catskills and beyond. Throughout the season, stewards protected fragile ecosystems by collecting 440 bags of trash and restoring damaged habitats by dismantling rock dams, removing rock stacks, and rehabilitating user-created trails. Their efforts are essential in safeguarding native wildlife and preserving the Catskills for future generations. Read more about the 2024 Catskill Stewards season at catskillcenter.org/news
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Take on the Catskills Adventure Challenge! As the seasons change, we’re excited to see so many of you completing the Catskills Adventure Challenge and sharing your experiences out on the trail. But remember—the journey doesn’t have to end here! The Challenge continues through fall and winter, inviting you to explore these unique hikes as the seasons transform the landscape. Whether you’re just getting started or wrapping up your hikes for that coveted patch, we invite you to keep adventuring, keep sharing, and keep discovering the beauty of the Catskills. Stop by the Catskills Visitor Center to pick up your Catskills Adventure Challenge guide, or find everything you need at https://lnkd.in/efY8G-iJ. Adventure is calling. Will you answer?
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Giving Tuesday is right around the corner and we have exciting news! This Giving Tuesday we’ve received a generous matching gift of $10,000. This means that between now and midnight on December 3rd, your donations will be doubled! Learn more about how your support can make a difference this Giving Tuesday at: https://lnkd.in/d8veu8y
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Mark your calendars for December 3rd, and be a part of Giving Tuesday 2024! Established in 2012 as a day to counter consumerism with compassion, Giving Tuesday has become a global movement of generosity. This year, we've been gifted a generous matching donation of $10,000, which means every contribution you make will have double the impact! Let's invest in the future of the Catskills together. Learn more about our Giving Tuesday campaign at: https://lnkd.in/d8veu8y
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Start bidding today! We’re thrilled to announce that the Catskill Center 2024 Fall Benefit Silent Auction is now live and open to everyone! Follow the link below to explore the full selection of incredible items and experiences up for grabs, and place your bids to help the Catskill Center advance its mission to protect and preserve the Catskills. Get in on the action at: https://lnkd.in/gGzSGBMb
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Tickets are available now! Join us on Saturday, October 5 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm at the Catskills Visitor Center for the Catskill Center's annual Fall Benefit. You won't want to miss out on tickets and an autumnal evening of Catskill revelry. Find more information about the evening's program and purchase tickets at https://lnkd.in/eNG4s3ea Proceeds support the work of the Catskill Center to protect, preserve, and enrich the environment, economy, and culture of the Catskills!
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The 2024 Forest Preserve Summit, co-hosted by the Catskill Center and Adirondack Mountain Club at the Mountain Top Arboretum in Tannersville, NY, brought together over 30 organizations, municipalities, and agencies to set priorities for the Catskill and Adirondack Forest Preserve Parks in the 2025 New York State budget. These parks, spanning over three million acres of public and private lands, are vital to New York State’s natural and cultural heritage. From protecting watersheds and vulnerable habitats to generating $3 billion in annual economic activity, the Forest Preserves play a crucial role in supporting communities and conserving these irreplaceable landscapes. Summit discussions highlighted the unique role each group plays in conservation, recreation, research, education, and community engagement to ensure the continued protection and sustainable management of these lands. Following the meeting, a letter of shared priorities will be sent to the Governor and her staff, followed up by in person advocacy and education with the Legislature and the Governor’s office. To date, the efforts of this collaborative approach, led by the Catskill Center and Adirondack Mountain Club, have secured $26 million dollars in dedicated funding for the two Forest Preserve Parks, increased funding for the Catskills Visitor Center and the Catskill Science Collaborative, and many other successes for both Parks and their communities.
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Tickets are available now! Fall is right around the corner, and so is our 2024 Catskill Center Fall Benefit! Join us on Saturday, October 5 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm at the Catskills Visitor Center. You won't want to miss out on tickets and an autumnal evening of Catskill revelry. Find more information about the evening's program and purchase tickets at https://lnkd.in/eNG4s3ea
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