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Join Us for a Free Community Hike at Madam Brett Park on September 27!
Sunday, September 27 | 10AM–1PM Scenic Hudson’s Madam Brett Park, Beacon, NY There’s something special about walking a trail alongside your neighbors — no […]
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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 for all ages, and we’re kicking things off with a guided community hike. This free celebration is part of the ongoing We Love Crystal Lake series, and we’re proud to once […]
We Love Crystal Lake on July 11th
The Newburgh Sanctuary is bringing back its beloved We Love Crystal Lake series with a vibrant Summer Celebration on July 11th — and we at Outdoor Promise are proud to be part of it. This free, multilingual, culturally rich festival is designed to break down social and economic barriers and invite residents of all ages and backgrounds […]
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 […]
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