Gardiner’s reaction to the warm temperatures of this past winter was mixed.
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Box Turtles are fascinating creatures to monitor.
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A new economic study determined that the preserved open space on the Shawangunk Ridge serves as an important economic engine for our community.
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In early June, the Gardiner Town Board passed a resolutio* that is the next critical step in Gardiner’s first farmland protection endeavor.
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After our bear arrticle in the fall issue, we wondered about the impact of a mild winter.
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Ashley Sapir Lathrop, who has has lived in Gardiner for 12 years, started her business, Dreamkeeper Botanicals, about four years ago.
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Indian Point is just 31 miles from Gardiner.
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You may wonder, what are these green splotches that brighten your otherwise drab winter day?
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Young trees do better when a few easy steps are taken to protect them from freezing temperatures, hungry rodents, and winter conditions.
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Just as the Hudson River has been going through a cleansing transformation, the Wallkill can too.