It’s #NationalBirdFeedingMonth, and feathered friends could use a little extra love this time of year ❤️🐦 Thoughtful feeders and native plants can make a real difference. Here’s how to keep birds safe and well fed: https://www.scenichudson.org/viewfinder/how-to-feed-birds-better/ #HVViewfinder

A plant with a touch of seasonal magic: Witch Hazel 💫 When winter blooms are few in the Hudson Valley, witch hazel stands out with an almost mystical presence. Unearth what makes this plant unique: https://www.scenichudson.org/viewfinder/witch-hazel-a-winter-forests-scent-of-spice/ #HVViewfinder

Our #HudsonInspired series explores artists drawing inspo from the region! The newest feature: Mayuko Fujino — a Columbia County artist who reinterprets the landscape through a Japanese folk-art lens: https://www.scenichudson.org/viewfinder/surveying-the-valley-through-a-japanese-folk-art-lens/

#ParksWeLove: Esopus Meadows Preserve There’s a seasonal serenity at this spot in winter. Stroll along the shoreline & you’ll spot the “Maid of the Meadows,” the river’s only wooden lighthouse. https://www.scenichudson.org/explore-the-valley/scenic-hudson-parks/esopus-meadows-preserve/ 📷: Jeff Mertz

This weekend’s snowstorm might be one for the books — but at least we got a heads-up! ❄️ In 1888, the "Great White Hurricane" caught the Hudson Valley by surprise, dumping up to 55 INCHES OF SNOW on parts of the region. https://www.scenichudson.org/viewfinder/the-hudson-valleys-biggest-ever-blizzard/

The #HudsonValley may be cold and dark this time of year ❄️ …but we’ve got ways to stay active, cozy, and beat the winter blues. Embrace the season: https://www.scenichudson.org/viewfinder/fresh-ways-to-beat-the-winter-blues/ . Scenic Hudson's News + Valley Views: #HVViewfinder

Frozen water + sweeping wind + heart-pounding thrills = ICEBOATING! ❄️⛵ Enthusiasts have been soaring across the ice since the 1800s, keeping the tradition alive today in the Hudson Valley whenever conditions allow. 🧭 Navigate further: https://www.scenichudson.org/viewfinder/iceboating/

New from #HVViewfinder, Scenic Hudson’s digital magazine: Cover crops protect soil, improve water quality, and support wildlife — all while brightening Hudson Valley farms! 🌱 Dig in to see them in action. ➡️ https://www.scenichudson.org/viewfinder/the-literal-figurative-beauty-of-cover-cropping/

New year, new platform — here’s who we are: Scenic Hudson is a nonprofit working to sustain & enhance the Hudson Valley’s inspirational beauty + health for generations to come. Formed in 1963, Scenic Hudson has been protecting & preserving places here ever since. Explore more at scenichudson.org