Big thanks to the amazing New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Invasive Strike Force (ISF) for their ongoing dedication at Granite Mountain Preserve! The 2025 crew tackled several invasive species, including angelica tree, yellow archangel, and burning bush, to help restore balance and protect our native ecosystems. This spring, ISF tested flame weeding as a control method, an innovative approach used in specific cases to target stubborn invasives. ⚠️Important safety note: Flame weeding should only be performed by trained professionals using proper equipment and strict safety protocols. #invasivespeciesremoval #conservation #LoveTheHighlands #granitemountain (fb)

🌿 Rain or shine, we're celebrating Family Nature Day this Saturday, May 31st, from 2-4 PM at Winter Hill in Garrison! ☔️🌈 This special day is our way of thanking our incredible supporters, volunteers, and community! This FREE event features: 🍦 Ice cream from Homestyle Creamery 🎯 Hands-on activities with HHLT staff and partners (Black Rock Forest, Hudson Highlands Nature Center, Putnam Valley Library) 🦉 Brian Robinson's interactive "World of Animals" presentation Please RSVP to help us order enough ice cream for everyone! We can't wait to see you Saturday! 🍦🌧️🌞#FamilyNatureDay #hudsonhighlands #freeevent #LoveTheHighlands #putnamcounty (fb)