New York State’s Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) has funded and awarded $1.4 million in Conservation Partnership Program grants to 53 organizations around the state include three with direct impact on Essex residents and visitors. $1.2 million in private and local matching … [Read more...] about $80k Awarded Locally
Champlain Area Trails (CATS)
Champlain Area Trails creates and maintains free cross-country hiking/skiing/snowshoeing trails in the Adirondacks' Champlain Valley. Rapidly approaching its goal of a 30-mile trail loop between Westport and Essex, New York Champlain Area Trails trails pass through a rich tapestry of preserved wildlife habitats, pastoral farmland, historic villages, and scenic woodlands. The following posts featured or mentioned Champlain Area Trails (CATS). Enjoy!
Frog Wins Adirondack Life Contest
Adirondack Life magazine recently awarded Betsy Bacot-Aigner of Basking Ridge, New Jersey First-Place in the Wildlife category for her photograph, “Wabetsu Frog”, which was taken in Westport last summer. In addition to being an ace sister-in-law, Betsy has contributed … [Read more...] about Frog Wins Adirondack Life Contest
Celebrate Earth Day at Whallonsburg Grange
"Celebrate Earth Day on Sunday, April 22nd! Join millions of people around the world in a day to nurture nature and the planet. Come be part of these events at the Grange: 11am Family Nature Walk: All ages welcome. Join Jen and Gregg, local naturalists, as they lead a … [Read more...] about Celebrate Earth Day at Whallonsburg Grange
CATS Spring Travel Contest Begins
"The CATS Spring Travel-Writing Contest is underway. Yes, you are invited to enjoy New York’s Champlain Valley, hike on CATS trails, patronize local businesses, write about your experiences, and enter the contest. And please tell your friends about it, especially if they are … [Read more...] about CATS Spring Travel Contest Begins
Celebrate Champlain Area Trails on June 2
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, June 2 you are invited to celebrate Champlain Area Trails (CATS) between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM at Blockhouse Farm in Essex, New York. Discover what the CATS crew has been up to over the last year and join us on the adventure ahead. Brian Mann, … [Read more...] about Celebrate Champlain Area Trails on June 2