Town of Red Hook Conservation Advisory Council - CAC

07/28/2026

from the NYS NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Apply Now for Free, Fall Tree Plantings
The Hudson Estuary Trees for Tribs offers free native New York trees and shrubs for planting along the tributary streams in Hudson River Estuary Grant boundary. Planting trees can help protect water quality, create fish and wildlife habitat, and reduce erosion and flooding.
https://dec.ny.gov/nature/waterbodies/oceans-estuaries/hudson-river-estuary-program/hudson-estuary-trees-for-tribs
Our staff can support you with:

selecting plant species that align with your project goals
creating a planting plan
preparing your planting site
offering installation advice
sharing other information to improve the odds of your project's success
Anyone in the Hudson Valley that owns, manages, or can partner with a landowner that has property along a stream can apply for free plants. If your project is selected, you will be responsible for preparing, planting and maintaining the site. We encourage applicants to recruit local volunteers and/or environmental groups to support planting and maintenance.

Visit Hudson Estuary Trees for Tribs for eligibility requirements and application instructions. Submit your application by August 1, 2026 for a planting in October 2026.

The Hudson Estuary Trees for Tribs Program helps to protect and restore streamside buffers. he program offers free native trees and shrubs for qualifying planting projects along the tributary streams (Tribs) in the Hudson River Estuary Grant boundary.

07/02/2026

The heat dome has descended on us, and a new town-owned pool has opened just in time to provide some relief. Town residents including both Villages are welcome. It’s free. Pay close attention to the hours and bring your ID. Also noting for RHPL card holders there are pool passes to the members pool on Linden Ave.
Stay Safe, Stay Cool

The Town of Red Hook’s free swimming program at the Oriole Mills Pool opens Friday, June 26th for Town of Red Hook residents (only) - ID required..

The pool is open 7 days a week until Labor Day and consists of adult and lap swim periods at the beginning and the end of day with Open Swim from 1pm - 5:30pm.

Consult the schedule below or log onto www.redhookny.gov for more information.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Oriole Mills Pool - Daily Schedule
150 Oriole Mills Road
The pool will be open from Friday June 26, 2026 until Labor Day
The pool is available to Town of Red Hook Residents only - ID Required
One Guest is permitted
Pets are not permitted
Children 16 and under must be accompanied at all times
11:30 - 12:00 Adult Lap Swim

12:00- 12:30 Adult Swim

12:30 - 1:00 - CLOSED

1:00 - 3:00 Open Swim

3:00 - 3:30 - CLOSED

3:30 - 5:30 Open Swim

5:30 - 6:00 - CLOSED

6:00 - 6:30 Adult Lap Swim

6:30 - 7:00 - Adult Swim

06/28/2026

So grateful for the fun folks who came out to plant the native plant pollinator gardens at the Rec Park! They’ll be taking root this summer - “just add water”! The Rec Park summer campers will be watering all July, we just need volunteers for August and September. Here’s a link to volunteer- no obligation, just looking for the nature lovers out there
https://forms.gle/Xw5HgrDEDftiUhau9

Thank you to all the volunteers so far, to the Understory for the funding, and the Town Rec Park staff for their help. The terrific designs and professional planting was carried out by Ashley of Studio Hopeland.
Visit the Undetstory’s PollinateHV website to get the plans, (they’re based on the sunny 12 x 12 foot and part shade 4 x 12 foot designs)
Amazing photos by Bard student photographer Wais Kakarr '26

06/16/2026

Miss the TRH Comp Plan Visioning workshop? Take the survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RedHookVision2Action
It’s your chance to provide feedback on draft vision statements and goals.

06/11/2026

Build a pollinator garden. Come to Town of Red Hook Rec park playground on Monday, June 15, 5-7pm. Get your hands dirty for a lasting impact on your community and your neighbor pollinators.

05/09/2026

2026 E-Waste Recycling Day by the …
22 amazing slightly soggy volunteers
1 fab flagging highway superintendent
1 town supervisor doing double time w/shred day
22 pallets of e-wastes
8 buckets of batteries
2 buckets of CFL bulbs
2 boxes of long bulbs
1 box of cell phones

Thank you for participating in this event — making sure electronic wastes are disposed of responsibly.

05/05/2026

E-Waste Recycling Day is this Saturday!! 7:30AM-1PM at Town Recycling Center (21 Glen Pond Drive). Responsibly dispose of all of your old electronics for FREE! Open to Town of Red Hook residents. List of accepted items (https://www.redhookny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2769/EWASTE-ACCEPTABLES-LIST-2021)

04/30/2026

Town Clean Up Day! Saturday May 2, from 1- 4 pm. It’s is our chance to help beautify the community. Necessary supplies; grabbers, gloves, garbage bags, provided for the 18th Annual Clean Up Day.

A couple of hours makes a huge difference. Oh and did we mention that there's Village Pizza and Holy Cow ice cream for the volunteers?

Same Day Sign Up, Supplies Provided. At the Town of Red Hook Town Hall 7340 S. Broadway

04/18/2026

⭐️ TODAY is the day! ⭐️

See you there! Stop by the Red Hook Community Center for our Repair Cafe! Bring your broken item and get a FREE (that's right - FREE) fix! Stop by 10:00am - 1:00pm.

04/17/2026

Throw it away? No way! ♻️🛠️ Bring your broken, beloved items—from small appliances and clothing to toys and bicycles—to our free Repair Café! Work alongside skilled volunteers to fix, learn, and reduce waste. Join us this Saturday for a FREE community event focused on sustainability and repair! 🔧❤️