The New Baltimore Conservancy was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization serving the town and hamlet of New Baltimore. It is a membership organization of volunteers who serve the community in a variety of ways.  Upcoming events are posted elsewhere on this site and may include activities/projects like the following.. The Conservancy

• Maintains  two parcels of land of natural and historic value: the Hannacroix Creek Preserve (HCR) and the Hudson River Interpretive Trail (HRIT). These parcels, owned by the Open Space Institute and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), respectively, include river and creek beds and banks, a tidal pool, wetlands, upland wooded areas, and historic foundations.  The Conservancy builds and maintains trails, bridges, and walkways that provide walking access to the lands from a parking area on State Route 144 near the Albany County line.
• Provides informational resources about the flora, fauna, and structures on the land, including occasional nature walks led by qualified naturalists or historians. 
• Monitors the presence in the river and creek of species at risk, including eels and herring. These activities involve students from local schools whenever possible.
• Conducts the roadside clean up of the length of Route 144 through New Baltimore as well as the bank of the Hudson River through the HRIT. This activity takes place primarily in the spring in conjunction with the celebration of Earth Day.
• Sponsors tours of historic homes and gardens, both in the hamlet and in the hills in the western part of the town.
• Celebrates the Hudson River with an annual party in Cornell Park in the heart of the hamlet as well as kayak/canoe excursions – paddles. In addition to participating in the annual Hudson River Ramble in September, these excursions take place throughout the warm months.
• Sponsors concerts that highlight local talent in historic and natural settings.
• Offers educational programs that complement its mission and goals. Topics range from birds, wildflowers, and other flora/ and fauna to historic buildings and/or events.
• Sponsors a variety of social events to bring the people of the town and surrounding area together to celebrate people, events, or places.
• Honors a local student with a scholarship each spring.

The New Baltimore Conservancy is a not-for-profit organization; all membership dues or other donations are tax deductible. Dues are $10 per individual and $20 per family per calendar year.  Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30, generally in the community room of the Cornell Hook and Ladder Co on the corner of New Baltimore Ave and Gill Rd.  In the warm months, meetings may be replaced by trail work so it is best to consult the calendar or contact one of the officers.  All are welcome to attend.

 The organization is governed by a 6-person board, elected each November for a one-year term, eligible for renewal.  The current board includes [link to emails]

             President, Janet Angelis

            Vice President, Arlene McKeon

            Treasurer, Bob Knighton

            Secretary, Katie Brandow

            Trail Manager, Patrice Kuzniak

            Past President, John Cannon