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... 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... 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... Read More
June is Pollinator Month – Access Our Resources to Enhance Pollinator Habitat!
June is Pollinator Month! If you missed our recent webinar “From Forests to Meadows: Supporting Pollinators Across Your Land” you can watch... Read More
Launch of The Woodland Stewards Collaborative, bringing new landowner programs
5/16/26 Syracuse, NY Yesterday, Winnakee Land Trust and the New York Forest Owners Association (NYFOA) officially launched The Woodland Stewards Collaborative,... Read More
Winnakee awarded $90,000 Grant from The Open Space Institute to Advance Appalachian Landscapes Conservation
Winnakee Land Trust has been awarded a competitive $90,000 capital grant from the Open Space Institute (OSI)’s Appalachian Landscapes Project (ALP). This critical... Read More
Winnakee Land Trust and New York Forest Owners Association Launch The Woodland Stewards Collaborative
A new program partnership putting conservation-forward landowner education at its center Winnakee Land Trust and the New York Forest Owners Association (NYFOA)... Read More
Spring Ephemerals in the Forest
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is... Read More
From the Forests: Monitoring Pests and Pathogens Threatening Regeneration
In our region, forests face growing pressure from pests and pathogens that threaten tree health and influence the diversity and regeneration of... Read More
A Personal Note from an Open Field Society Member
By Michael Sasse Our moving to Dutchess County and our involvement with Winnakee are closely connected. When closing on our property, we... Read More