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Join Outdoor Promise at Quassaick Creekfest on Crystal Lake on Sept. 13
Outdoor Promise is thrilled to return to Crystal Lake for Quassaick Creekfest — a day full of live music, food, art, and outdoor activities […]
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Riverkeeper’s Fish Migration Celebration: Outdoor Promise at Unico Park
Every spring, something remarkable happens beneath the surface of the Hudson River — one that most of us never see. Atlantic sturgeon, American eel, striped bass, American shad, and river herring leave the Atlantic Ocean and swim upriver to spawn, following a migration route that has existed for thousands of years. It’s a natural spectacle […]
Casting for Calm: How Community, Nature, and Conversation Can Heal
This month was proof that community, nature, and conversation can heal. Casting for Calm was proudly hosted by The Brain and Body Coalition in partnership with Scenic Hudson and As One Flight. Together, we’re building spaces where people can connect, recharge, and support one another. Lines in the water. Feet on the trail. Hearts a […]
The Plastic Detox: A Community Conversation at the Ritz in Newburgh
Last month, we partnered with Mothers Out Front, Toxic-Free Future, Newburgh Clean Water Project, C.E.A.C., and Sierra Club to support The Plastic Detox — a community screening of the Netflix documentary followed by a live panel discussion. We were proud to be there to film and edit the full event so this important conversation could […]
Honored to Attend: Palisades Parks Conservancy’s Party for the Parks Gala
On June 1st, Outdoor Promise had the privilege of attending the Palisades Parks Conservancy’s annual Party for the Parks Gala at Ross Dock in Fort Lee, NJ — and it was an evening we won’t soon forget. This year’s event was extra special, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Conservancy, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting […]
Free Camping for First-Timers Through NY State – Lottery Closes June 12
If you’ve always been curious about camping but never quite taken the leap, New York State just made it a whole lot easier — and completely free. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the return of its First-Time Camper Program for 2026, designed to introduce New Yorkers — especially families […]
Green Up Newburgh 2026
What a day. On Saturday, June 6th, Tyrone Crabb Memorial Park came alive with community spirit as 20 local environmental organizations, youth programs, city agencies, and residents came together for Green Up Newburgh! 2026 — a free, family-friendly celebration of everything being done to make Newburgh healthier and greener. The park buzzed with music, free […]
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