Community in the presence of the natural world.

Hilltown Commons is a nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing and empowering a vibrant community. Our programs ignite curiosity, create space for engaged learning, and inspire creativity, discovery, and connection.

Hilltown Commons is named in reference to the Helderberg Hilltowns, a local designation for the towns of Berne, Knox, Rensselaerville, and Westerlo. Situated atop the Helderberg Escarpment, these small, rural communities are the four western-most towns in Albany County and are known for their natural beauty and rich history.

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