Join the YPG and the YP Summer Members for an exclusive wine tasting event courtesy of Marnier-Lapostolle Wine. Learn all about creating organic wines through biodynamic and carbon neutral processes while enjoying beautiful views of the Hudson from a private cabana.
Space for this event is extremely limited and will be on a first come, first serve basis. Click here to RSVP!
Participants will be expected to bring their lunch, as well as cover the cost of transportation (no more than $40pp). Further details available upon RSVP.
Join other YPs for a two day visit to see first-hand the work being done to preserve and maintain this freshwater wetland. Weekend activities include a guided tour of the preserve, clamming, shore demonstrations by Conservancy staff, and our traditional lobster dinner on Saturday night.
This is a members only trip. The cost for the weekend is $150 plus transportation. Contact us to RSVP!
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Meet the Young Professionals!
One of our newest members of the YP Board, Wendy Yu has shown a remarkable commitment to The Nature Conservancy's work. Her understanding of the personal responsibilty inherent to conservation and environmentalism is exhibited in her actions and her words.
What drew you to the YPG?
My friend took me on an overnight Mashomack trip, and I was an instant convert. I could see that the YPG meant conservation mixed in with friendship and fun, and I was drawn to that right away.
Where does your passion for the environment and conservation stem from?
My sixth-grade homeroom teacher (Hi, Mr. Ketko!) in Hong Kong was really into environmentalism and got us all excited about it through his enthusiasm. Our class started and ran a recycling program in our school, we put on a play and I collected environmentally-themed newspaper and magazine articles for a school assignment that really broadened my awareness.
How do your environmental interests inform your work and your every day choices?
My personal philosophy is not to let "the perfect be the enemy of the good", meaning, even though I can't be a zero-impact person, I can still make dozens of every day choices that make me feel good about my relationship with the planet.
What Nature Conservancy project do you think it is important for people to know about?
The Heart of the Adirondacks project represented an amazing and impressive victory for The Nature Conservancy, ensuring the protection of hundreds of thousands of acres of forest in one of the most beautiful and inspiring places I have ever seen. Take the 5-hour drive up north to check it out -- you'll never look at the Hudson River in the same way again.
Wendy brings her love of the environment and her commitment to conservation work to bear as a lawyer at Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett LLP.
The Emerald Ash Borer Invades New York!
On June 15th, 2009 the Emerald Ash Borer was first detected in Rudolph, New York, in the heart of the states ash forest.The beetle, native to east Asia, arrived in Detroit some 10 years ago, probably by hitchhiking in wooden crates or pallets. Since then, it has killed more than 25 million trees across the upper Midwest and in Ontario. It now poses a serious threat to health of New York's trees.
The beetles capacity for destruction is particularly troubling given the significant role that the ash tree plays in New York’s forest systems and cultural currency.With over 600 million ash trees in the state, the trees are, as Troy Weldy, The Nature Conservancy of New York’s director of ecological management, explains “ubiquitous on the landscape; they make up our forests, our street trees, our parks. They also are the backbone of most New York forests…”.Furthermore, New York’s Ash trees provide the main content for the iconic Louisville Slugger baseball bat, an enduring symbol of our national pastime.
As part of the effort to keep the Ash Borer from spreading and save New York’s ash trees, it is important to remember not to move firewood and to keep an eye out for infestations in your community. The Nature Conservancy is working hard with the USDA to assure the fact that the first revision of the USDA's regulations aim to prevent invasive species from arriving on our shores. Until any changes take effect though, we must all remain vigilante.
With the summer in full swing and New York as muggy as ever, don’t miss the chance to get out of the city and enjoy the amazing nature preserves right in our backyard.If you can’t make our hike on August 8th there are plenty of other Nature Conservancy preserves to visit only a short ride away.Visit The Nature Conservancy’s interactive preserve map to find the closest ones, and get out to the lands and waters you help us protect!
Get Involved!
By becoming a member of the YPG, you will not only be supporting the work of The Nature Conservancy, but will also receive special access to members-only activities and be invited to become a YP Committee member.
YP Committees in the areas of Conservation, Events, Development, and Membership & Media are directly involved in helping to plan our events and to expand our efforts. They are not only a great way to get involved, but can also help determine whether a position as a YP Board Member might be the next step.
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