THE CANOPY – Winnakee News, Fall 2026
IN THIS ISSUE View FULL EDITION Winnakee Acquires 159 Acres in Hyde Park, Protecting Key Forest Linkage The Buzz in the Woods: Restoring Forest Habitat... Read More
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Dutchess County Turtle Conservation Partnership
A collaborative partnership that recognizes effective turtle protection takes coordination across property lines and organizations. Winnakee Land Trust has been awarded a $44,900 Conservation Catalyst... Read More
The Buzz in the Woods: Restoring Forest Habitat for Native Bees
Here’s a little-known fact: of the roughly 450 bee species in the Northeast, about a third will only forage and nest in forests, and another... Read More
Winnakee Acquires 159 Acres in Hyde Park, Protecting Key Forest Linkage
Acquisition protects intact forestland and a wildlife-rich wetland complex, plus will offer future public access to existing trails in an area with few recreational opportunities... Read More
From the Sports World to Burger Hill: Finding My Place in Conservation
By Tom Purves, Senior Director of Development On weekday mornings, you might find me running up Burger Hill at Drayton Grant Park with a group... Read More
In the news: The Woodland Stewards Collaborative
Winnakee’s new Woodland Stewards Collaborative program partnership is featured on the cover of the New York Forest Owners Association summer magazine, covering how The Collaborative... Read More
In the news: Winnakee Land Trust Buys 279 Acres, Establishes Mount Ross Wildlife Sanctuary
Winnakee Land Trust has purchased 279 acres of forest, farmland, and waterways spanning Gallatin, Pine Plains, and Milan, permanently protecting roughly a mile of the... Read More
It is Invasive Species Week – What You Can Do!
Small actions make a big difference for our local ecosystems. This annual Invasive Species Awareness Week is an opportunity to educate communities about the plants,... Read More