How many great blue heron rookeries are there along the Hudson River? Where are the unusual landscapes and rare species that merit protection in nature preserves. We field such questions frequently. In an era of increasing specialization, of modeling complex systems and analyzing large amounts of data, we invite readers to remember the value of basic natural history and field biology. And to consider how we can better understand our often conflicted relationship with the natural world through literature and art.
Sharing the knowledge of our wondrous species and the work they do is one of the reasons we do what we do.
Field Stations, Research, and the Magic Well of Nature
How many great blue heron rookeries are there along the Hudson River? Where are the unusual landscapes and rare species that merit protection in nature preserves? Why are these questions important?
Netting Glass Eels on the Saw Kill
Populations of American eels have long been in drastic decline, which led Hudsonia co-founder Robert Schmidt to set up an eel net at the mouth of the Saw Kill in 2003. A collaborative project, the net is monitored every year.
