LINKS

Local organizations are welcome and are encouraged to be listed here, please submit your URL and a brief description of the site here.

Preservation & Conservation

• www.putopenspaces.com
  Web site for the Putnam County Coalition to Preserve Open Spaces.
• www.friendsofbeldenhouse.org
  An effort to memorialize and celebrate Putnam County's historical heritage, the Friends of Belden House, are committed to preserving and restoring the 245-year old Belden House to its former grandeur, so that present and future generations can know and appreciate this unique contribution to the County's Pre-Revolutionary history and the mid-19th Century revival of Gothic Architecture.
• www.frogs-ny.org
  Friends of the Great Swamp is a community group comprised of concerned citizens, public agencies, and local businesses and organizations to preserve and protect the Great Swamp area pf Putnam and Dutchess counties.
• www.pclt.net
  Putnam County Land Trust. Dedicated to preserving and maintaining for the public, open spaces, and the natural resources within, for the purpose of conservation, education, and passive recreation.
• www.scenichudson.org
  Addressing issues that face the Hudson River and its inhabitants.

Farming & Animals

• www.meadowcreekfarm.net
  Meadow Creek Farm is an established English lesson and show barn also offering: boarding, horse training, summer horsemanship academy, therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, 4H programs, birthday parties and numerous social activities. Located at Tilly Foster Farm.
• www.sullbarfarm.com
  New England’s first Guinea Hog breeding farm.
• www.albc-usa.org
  The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy is a nonprofit membership organization working to protect over 150 breeds of livestock and poultry from extinction. Included are asses, cattle, goats, horses, sheep, pigs, rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys.

Tourism, History & Places of Interest

• www.visitputnam.org
  The official tourism site for Putnam County, NY, The Putnam Visitors Bureau supplies information regarding area events, accommodations, and town/county data to assist potential tourists in making informed decisions about recreating in Putnam.
• www.myspace.com/avalonarchives
  This one-of-a-kind collection of rock and roll memorabilia is currently housed at Tilly Foster Farm’s Homestead building. Open Saturdays and Sundays only, 12-4pm.
• www.townofsoutheast-ny.com
  Showcases area events, town departments, contact information and a wealth of other community information.
• www.pchs-fsm.org
  Official website of the Putnam County Historical Society and Foundry School Museum.
• www.putnamcountyny.com/historian/
  Putnam County Historian’s Office. Contains links to collections, archives and other information.
• www.historicpatterson.org/
  A history of the Town of Patterson, including an interactive map from 1867.
• www.townofkent.org/tourism/tourism.htm
  Outlines the landmarks and natural areas in the Town of Kent.
• www.putnamvalley.com/
  Information concerning Kent and Putnam Valley residents.
• www.mahopaclibrary.org/localhistory/localhistory1.htm
  A comprehensive site detailing Mahopac’s history from its original inhabitants through the 19th century.
• www.pcama.webs.com/
  Museum at Tilly Foster Farm of antique farm equipment, tractors, farm implements, gas engines and a rare look at a restored machine that drilled wells back in the 1890s.
• www.southeastmuseum.org
  This site chronicles the history of this small but influential community. Information on hours, events, exhibits and an interactive tour of town landmarks can be found here.
• www.putnamartscouncil.org
  Putnam Arts council is a not-for-profit organizaton that provides support services to the arts and promotes cultural activities and enrichment to the residents of Putnam County and the region.
• www.localputnam.com
  Online news service of local events and activities.

Putnam Schools

• Brewster Central Schools:  www.brewsterschools.org/site/index.
• Mahopac Central Schools: www.mahopac.k12.ny.us
• Carmel Central Schools:  www.carmelschools.org
• Cold Spring / Haldene Central School District: www.haldaneschool.org
• Putnam Valley School District: www.pvcsd.org
• Garrison Union Free School District: www.gufs.org