The Understory, formerly Partners for Climate Action, is a Hudson Valley-based nonprofit committed to supporting ecological and social resilience across our shared home.

ABOUT US

Partners for a Resilient Hudson Valley

We believe the best path to meeting an uncertain future is through healing and protecting our local ecosystems and communities now. Each action impacts the next, culminating in collective change. 

Our programs provide resources, training, and funding to help local communities face environmental challenges, together. 

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OUR PROGRAMS

Four key initiatives live at the heart of our work:

Pollinate HV

H.E.R.E

Funding Futures

The Wild Trust

A Grant and Training Program to Support Locally Led Environmental Projects

A Forest Health Initiative Addressing Deer Overpopulation

Helping the Hudson Valley Shape Its Own Future Through Grants and Storytelling

Resources to Support Threatened Pollinators and Native Habitats

LATEST NEWS

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Partners for Climate Action is now The Understory
Partners for Climate Action is now The Understory

Partners for Climate Action announces a new name for ourselves -- one that we feel best captures the full spirit of the work we do.

We are now The Understory.

Free Native Garden Templates from PollinateHV
Free Native Garden Templates from PollinateHV

Just in time for planting season, PollinateHV launches series of free garden designs for backyards, schools, libraries, municipalities, and more.

Webinar Recording: Invasive Plants as Agents of Change or Symptoms of Other Stressors
Webinar Recording: Invasive Plants as Agents of Change or Symptoms of Other Stressors

Invasive plants are often a major concern for land stewards across the Hudson Valley—but is our approach to invasive plant management missing the bigger picture?

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