Land Trust Seeks New Executive Director
and Development Director

Orange County Land Trust is looking for people who want to help us
preserve our way of life in Orange County:

Executive Director: We are seeking an experienced leader to guide the development of this fast-growing non-profit. Responsibilities will include management and development of staff and volunteers; development of strategic partnerships and public awareness and support for the land trust in all facets of the community; donor cultivation; negotiation of land protection projects; oversight of stewardship program; financial planning and oversight. The position requires strong team-building and communication skills. The successful candidate will supervise implementation of the Land Trust's Conservation and Strategic Plans while ensuring that the operation meets all LTA Standards and Practices. Click here for a full job description. Submit resume to info@oclt.org or Orange County Land Trust, PO Box 2442, Middletown, NY 10940. Orange County Land Trust is an EOE encouraging cultural diversity.

Development Director: We are also seeking a high-energy, creative fundraising professional to develop and direct our fundraising, communications, public relations and outreach programs. This person is expected to assume a leadership role in building a sustainable funding program, including annual giving programs, development of major gifts prospects, expansion of planned giving program, and directing a future capital campaign. Must be a team player and an articulate representative for our organization. We are a dynamic, fast-growing non-profit with 3 full-time staff and good administrative support. Orange County residents are enthusiastic about open space preservation. Help us enlist their support! Click here for full job description. Please send resume to info@oclt.org or Orange County Land Trust, PO Box 2442, Middletown, NY 10940. We are an EOE encouraging diversity.

Calendar of Events

Be sure to join us for the farm tour and our two Hudson River Ramble events:

August 26, 2006 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Farm Tour
Join your friends and neighbors on this self-guided tour of six farms in the Town of Warwick. Learn how to milk a cow and pick apples; take a hayride; see how vegetables and sod are grown. Click here for details and to make reservations.

September 16, 2006 10:00 AM
Canoe the Wallkill as part of the 8th Annual Hudson River Ramble
Wallkill River Montgomery
Bring your own canoe or sign up for a seat in one of ours to see this beautiful Hudson River tributary winding through Orange County. Registration required. Call for details. Leader: Jim Ullrich

September 17, 2006 9:00 AM - Noon
Ramble Hike
Snake Hill - Town of New Windsor
A moderate to difficult ramble on paved and unpaved surfaces. Fantastic views of the Hudson River and the opportunity to see and walk through erratics (a fancy name for big boulders). Steep paved and unpaved surface but resting and viewing areas at the top. Directions: From exit 17 on NYS Thruway, south on Rte. 300 (Union Ave) to intersection with Route 207. Turn left at intersection to continue on 300/207. At next intersection bear right to stay on Rte 300. At next intersection bear left onto Co. Rt. 69/Union Avenue. Continue about 1 mile to San Giacomo Drive on left (tennis courts and parking, opposite Heritage Junior High School on right). Turn left into the parking lot and park as close to the road as possible.

Orange County Land Trust is a not-for-profit organization devoted to preserving open space by protecting working farms and supporting other traditional land uses; preserving water quality in our lakes, streams, and rivers; protecting wildlife, natural ridgelines and vistas, and providing recreational opportunities for people.