MISSON & VISION

Our Mission

To protect and restore the natural landscapes and working lands that sustain life, inspire connection and strengthen the resilience of our communities.

Our Vision

A New York where forests, open space and watersheds are protected and thriving; where people are connected to nature; and where land conservation fuels climate resilience, biodiversity and community quality of life.

Core Purpose

To deliver transformative conservation outcomes that restore the vital connection between people and the natural systems that sustain all life—awakening awareness, inspiring stewardship and ensuring meaningful impact to protect the natural resources of our shared future.
 

Core Values

  • Results that Matter: We focus on tangible, lasting outcomes that serve ecosystems, communities, and future generations.
  • Stewardship: We honor our responsibility to care for the lands, resources and relationships entrusted to us.
  • Empathy: We listen first and lead with humility, respect, and understanding.
  • Collaboration: We achieve more by building trusted partnerships and working across boundaries, both internally and externally.
  • Integrity: We act with transparency and accountability, holding ourselves to the highest standards.

 

Accreditation

A mark of distinction

The Winnakee Land Trust is accredited by an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance.

The accreditation seal is a mark of distinction in land conservation. It is awarded to land trusts meeting the highest national standards for excellence and conservation permanence.

Each accredited land trust completes a rigorous review process and joins a network of organizations united by strong ethical practices. This trusted network of land trusts has demonstrated fiscal accountability, strong organizational leadership, sound transactions and lasting stewardship of the lands they conserve.

The seal is awarded by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance. The volunteers who serve on the Commission represent a diverse group of land conservation and nonprofit management experts from around the country. For more information please visit landtrustaccreditation.org.

Caring for Land, Connecting Community

You can be proud that your support will make an impact in conserving lands,
expanding public access to trails, and connecting your community with the land.

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35
Years of Land Protection
25
MILES OF NEW TRAILS CREATED
100,000+
Annual visitors to our preserves
5,000+
Acres Protected Forever

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