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Lynn Freehill-Maye
Managing Editor
editorial@scenichudson.org

Riley Johndonnell
Director Creative
Strategies & Communications
rjohndonnell@scenichudson.org

PHOTO CREDIT: LUKE KELLY 
/ Snow & Tell Contest Winner

Hudson Valley Viewfinder is a collaborative digital magazine celebrating the inspirational beauty of Hudson Valley communities and nature. We publish original stories and multimedia content regarding all things sustainable in the 10-county region along the Hudson River.  From the latest scientific research to first-person stories about going green, from photo-driven essays to thought-provoking pieces on climate change, we enlighten readers on agriculture, science, wildlife, outdoor recreation, green transportation, environmental justice, and more.

Viewfinder is published by Scenic Hudson, the celebrated nonprofit credited with launching the  modern   grassroots environmental movement in 1963.

With more than 25,000 passionate supporters, Scenic Hudson’s mission is to sustain and enhance the Hudson Valley’s inspirational beauty and health for generations to come. Viewfinder supports that mission;  the more people understand what makes this place special, the more they will invest in protecting it.

Keep up with the latest stories by subscribing to Scenic Hudson’s monthly digital newsletter, and connect with us on social via Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, and X.

  • We love collaborating with media outlets, especially on episodic series (like these) of interest to our shared audiences. Past collaborations have included creative print and digital stories, radio interviews, panel discussions, original artwork, and e-blasts, all furthering the excitement and reach of these innovative series.

  • We also love to partner with other organizations whose missions align with Scenic Hudson’s. Feel free to reach out with some background on your group and its work.

  • Writers, photographers, and other creatives, if you have an idea for a story or series that might be a good fit, drop us a line!

Businesses, please note that as a nonprofit, Scenic Hudson is restricted from advertising or promoting for-profit companies, through Viewfinder or other outlets. While we understand content managers may wish to alert us to your company’s role in a relevant topic, we are unable to add links to businesses to our stories.

We’re always looking for ideas, particularly regarding our six main topic areas: Climate Solutions, Land + Air + Water, Plants + Animals, History + Culture, Outdoors, and Community.

  • Journalists & Writers — We want to work with you, particularly if you have  a deep familiarity with New York and the Hudson Valley. Please introduce yourself by email, sharing writing samples and any relevant pitches.
  • Photographers & Videographers — We’d appreciate what you do. Please send along a portfolio or footage that showcases your best and/or most relevant work, with an emphasis on the great outdoors.
  • Illustrators — We commission artwork on the regular. Drop us a note and share some of the beauty you’ve created.
  • Social Media Influencers — We welcome opportunities to team up on series and campaigns. Reach out with background about yourself and your ideas.

     

All materials contained on this site belong to Scenic Hudson and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission of Scenic Hudson. You may, however, download material from ScenicHudson.org for your personal, noncommercial use only.

Contributors

Erin Nylen (Saronson)

Erin Nylen (Saronson) is a communications operations manager at Scenic Hudson. She currently serves on the Conservation Advisory Committee and Climate Smart Task Force in the valley hamlet of Hurley, N.Y. You can find her with her phone out, trying to identify a bird’s song or a native plant.

ML Ball

ML (Mary Louise) Ball is a writer as well as a rider, competing around the region in eventing, or horse trials. Originally from North Carolina but now based in LaGrange by way of NYC, she is constantly amazed by the endless joys and adventures to be found in the Hudson Valley. She also writes for Millbrook Magazine.

Izdihar Dabashi

Izdihar Dabashi is an Arab-American writer based in New York. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and cognitive neuroscience from Marist College and her master’s from Columbia University.

Olivia Abel

Olivia Abel is a staff copywriter at Scenic Hudson. A former editor-in-chief of Hudson Valley Magazine, she also teaches journalism and communications at Marist College. An avid hiker and biker (and new pickleball junkie), she starts almost every morning at either Long Dock or Madam Brett Park.

Lynn Freehill-Maye

Lynn Freehill-Maye is managing editor of Scenic Hudson’s Hudson Valley Viewfinder. She is also a Hudson Valley-based sustainability writer who loves to run, swim, and cycle outdoors. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Scientific American, Sierra, Civil Eats, CityLab, and beyond.

Dalvin Aboagye

Dalvin Aboagye is a writer based in the Hudson Valley and the Catskills. When he’s not enjoying the warmth and sunlight of summer, you can find him scrambling to survive yet another cold winter in the Catskills. He’s written for the Times Union, the River, Thrillist, and more.

Tyler Blodgett

Tyler Blodgett is a writer, director, and visual storyteller. He was born and raised in the Hudson Valley and has published his work both locally and abroad. His mission largely focuses on the relationship between man and nature.

Jo-Anne Asuncion

Jo-Anne Asuncion is a communications assistant and photo archivist at Scenic Hudson. She enjoys photography, birdwatching, hiking, conducting community science, and otherwise exploring the Hudson Valley from her home base in Wappingers Falls.