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Green Up Newburgh! This Saturday, June 6
Join a celebration of environmental action and collaboration! Saturday, June 6, 202612 PM – 3 PMTyrone Crabb Memorial Park94 South StreetNewburgh, NY, 12550 Coordinated by the Greater […]
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Free Summer Camp for Kids! Apply Now for the 2026 DEC Campership Program
Give Your Child the Gift of Outdoor Adventure & Learning! Outdoor Promise is excited to partner with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to offer a FREE week summer camp opportunity for kids and teens who love nature, science, and adventure. This is a chance for students ages 11-17 to spend a […]
Outdoor Promise Visits City of Newburgh Water Department
Learning what keeps our water flowing! May 9, 2026 – Outdoor Promise had the opportunity to visit and tour the City of Newburgh Water Department, and it was an incredible informative experience for our team and community. It was inspiring to gain a behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into providing clean and safe […]
Clean Air Is a Right: JustAir Newburgh Launches to Empower Our Community
In Newburgh, we breathe through pollution, history, and injustice. Families here have faced serious environmental challenges for too long without access to the information needed to protect their health. The JustAir Newburgh air quality initiative aims to change that. That changes now. With the advent of JustAir Newburgh, residents now have access to vital data […]
New York Approves Record Funding to Protect Our Water, Parks, and Communities
In 2025, New York State approved a record-breaking $1.2 billion environmental investment to protect clean water, parks, wildlife, and public health. This bold action follows statewide advocacy from the New Yorkers for Clean Water and Jobs coalition. What the $1.2 Billion Investment Includes Why This Matters for New Yorkers This is the largest funding ever […]
OP News – May 2025
Thanks to four new grants and a growing team, Outdoor Promise is expanding access to nature through free hikes, youth leadership, and transportation programs in 2025
OP and Clearwater Reunite to Bring Newburgh Residents Onto the Hudson River with Support from the Malcolm Gordon Charitable Fund
We’re proud to announce that Outdoor Promise, in collaboration with Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Malcolm Gordon Charitable Fund, administered by the Open Space Institute. This funding will support immersive sailing and shoreline programs for residents of Newburgh, building environmental awareness through hands-on experiences on and along the […]
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