The Catskill Center for Conservation and Development

Location

Catskill Region of New York

History

 

Formed in 1969

Mission

 

Works to inform the public on issues of regional interest and encourages citizen involvement in decisions affecting them. Through leadership development, public education and outreach, selective advocacy, policy development, research, analysis, publications and programs, the Center works to develop a deeper appreciation, understanding, and conservation of the resources and cultural treasures of the Catskills region.

Focus Populations

 

People of the Catskills Region

Types of Programs Offered

 

Types of programming:

Biodiversity, Open Space, and Land Protection

Historic Preservationand Eco-tourism

Catskills Culture and History

Public Policy

Community Building

Public Education program called "The Catskills: A Sense of Place"

This program incorporates lessons on water resources, geography and geology, ecosystems, human history, culture and the arts into a series of curriculuar units for classroom teachers. For more information on this program go to: http://www.catskillcenter.org/programs/csp/

 

Application Information and Costs

 

Apply for membership to the Catskill Center at:

http://www.catskillcenter.org/member.html

Employment Information/Resources

 

 

Contact Information

 

Website: http://www.catskillcenter.org

Email: cccd@catskillcenter.org

Address: Arkville, New York

Phone: (845)-586-2611

List of Experiential Ed Programs