What do you love about living in Rensselaer County? The Rensselaer Land Trust wants to hear what places in Rensselaer County are important to you, and why. The Land Trust has received funding to develop a Conservation Plan for Rensselaer County that will identify the most important places to preserve for future generations. We are holding four Community Values Meetings around the County to gather local input from communities and residents on lands they value for recreation, scenic views, natural resources, wildlife, and quality of life.  Landowners, business owners, hikers, cyclists, hunters, skiers, snowmobilers, realtors, and anyone interested in the future of Rensselaer County’s landscapes and resources are encouraged to attend.  Come to one of the meetings to make sure your values help guide the Conservation Plan.

Community values meetings Schedule

Hoosick Falls–RSVP HERE
Thursday, February 16 • 6 - 8:30 pm
Location: HAYC3 Armory, 80 Church Street

East Greenbush RSVP HERE
Thursday, March 2 • 6 - 8:30 pm
Location: East Greenbush Library

Valley Falls   RSVP HERE
Saturday, March 18 • 10 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Valley Falls Community Hall

Troy  RSVP HERE
Monday, April 3 • 5:30 - 8 pm
Location: RPI Cultural Center and Chapel

Light refreshments will be served, plus pizza at evening meetings and bagels at the Saturday meeting.

Questions: 518-659-5263.

Can’t make a meeting? Check out our online survey later this spring at www.renstrust.org.

The Community Values Meetings will be led in partnership with Cornell University Department of Natural Resources, with funding from the Hudson River Valley Greenway and from the Environmental Protection Fund through the NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program and the NYS Conservation Partnership Program.