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Exemplary Biodiversity Habitat Mapping in Dutchess County, NY by Hudsonia

May 6th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Erik Kiviat’s Hudsonia is an important resource for environmental research and education in the Hudson Valley. Get an eyeful of his perspective here. http://www.townofdover.us/HudsoniaPresentation.pdf

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Tags: Design Technique · Dutchess · Enlightening · Environment · Frogs · Hudson Valley Attractions · Images · Land Conservancies · Landscape Inspiration · Native Plants · Naturalistic · Nature · Northeast · Not-for-Profits · Private Gardens · Public Gardens · Public Lands · Sustainability · Wildlife

New England Wild Flower Society in the Brine Garden

September 25th, 2008 · No Comments

The Brine Design: Landscape and Garden Principles in Practice Join an on-site seminar at landscape designer Duncan Brine’s own six-acre garden. The Brine Garden resembles a public garden, with multiple areas, each with its own character. © HD Native plants from an on-site nursery were incorporated to help the garden blend with naturalistic areas and [...]

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Tags: Brine Garden · Classes/Tours · Design philosophy · Design Technique · Duncan Brine · Environment · GARDEN LARGE · Landscape Designer · Native Plants · Naturalistic · NEWFS · Northeast · Structured Naturalism · Sustainability

First World Wide Water Map

May 8th, 2008 · No Comments

Global Freshwater Team – World Wildlife Fund and The Nature Conservancy Release Map of Freshwater Systems Freshwater Ecoregions of the World divides the world’s freshwater systems into 426 distinct conservation units, many of which are rich in species but under increasing pressure from human population growth, rising water use, and habitat alteration. This is the [...]

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Tags: Environment · Land Conservancies · Wildlife · World

The New Yorker’s Mount Drama

April 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Table of Contents: April 28, 2008: Table of Contents: The New Yorker – Annotated Magazine only, not online Restoration Drama Rebecca Mead Trouble at Edith Wharton’s house

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Tags: Architecture · Berkshires · History · Museums · Not-for-Profits · Public Gardens

Native Plant Center Plant Sale: Westchester, NY

April 17th, 2008 · No Comments

In the Garden – Annotated “NATIVE PLANT CENTER HOSTS 9th ANNUAL WILDFLOWER AND NATIVE PLANT SALE ON MAY 3 “The Native Plant Center at Westchester Community College, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a number of special events and programs, will host its 9th annual Wildflower and Native Plant Sale on May 3 from [...]

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Tags: Native Plants · Northeast · Not-for-Profits