About Us
Friends of Fahnestock and Hudson Highlands State Parks (FOFHH)
is a 501(c)(3) organization, founded in 2007 and dedicated to preserving, protecting, and improving these two important resources. We support the stewardship of the park's natural and historical resources, as well as educational and recreational opportunities for the public. This is done in partnership with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the community through advocacy, education, volunteerism and fundraising.
Completed Projects
The past year has been an exciting one for FOFHH. We sucessfully completed an array of projects, sponsored several events, and collaborated with integral partners within the local and park's community. A few of our highlights include:
- Partnered with OPRHP and Audubon New York on the Audubon in the Parks Initiative
- Hosted a Nordic Ski Swap to benefit the Fahnestock Winter Park program in 2010 and 2011 with all of the proceeds benefitting the Fahnestock Winter Park, including a new roller to groom the trails...
- Partnered with OPRHP to rebuild the steps (which were in serious disrepair) to the widely used CCC constructed Pelton Pond picnic area and stabilized the picnic pavilion foundation
- Is partnering with a local historian and art teacher to clear and interpret the ruins at the historic Northgate Farm (Cornish Estate)
- Partnered with Pace University to “redo” the Nature Trail around Pelton Pond;
- Partnered with OPRHP and other local organizations, including the NY-NJ Trail Conference, the Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Putnam Horse Council, Glynwood and the local mountain bike club to rebuild several bridges within the parks
- Partnered with other organizations (NY-NJ Trail Conference, Open Space Institute and Hudson Highlands Land Trust) to provide guided hikes for the public
- Worked with Parks and Trails New York and other statewide Friends groups to lobby for the restoration of OPRHP funds necessary to keep all NYS parks and historic sites open in FY 2010-11 for which we received PTNY’s George Perkins Award
Upcoming in 2012
- Install a kiosk at the Breakneck Ridge trailhead
- Work with park staff to make upgrades in the campground
- Work with park staff and the Alliance for New York State Parks to move forward the vision outlined in the Master Plan for the Canopus Beach/Winter Park area
- Third annual Nordic Ski Swap & Sale in November 2012