We look forward to honoring Rebecca Martin and the Hudson Valley Seed Company at this year’s Vernal Fling. For tickets to the event, please click here.

William R. Ginsberg was a environmental lawyer who loved the Hudson Valley. Through his pioneering work as an attorney, activist and community member, Ginsberg was consistently on the side of land conservation. He litigated a landmark case in the late 1970s that served as the foundation for New York’s understanding of open space and protected lands as a public good. Ginsberg was also a public servant, serving as Commissioner of Parks and Recreation in New York City under Mayor John Lindsay. He was a board member for several nonprofits, including the Citizens Housing & Planning Council in New York City. He served as president of the Catskill Center for Conservation and Development. He was a dear friend to the Woodstock Land Conservancy, and the Board of Directors is honored to recognize environmental leaders with the William R. Ginsberg Stewardship Award.