35th Anniversary Tour
Enjoy historic barns, beautiful viewsheds and a special celebration of our 35 years of caring for land and connecting community. Saturday, October 5, 2024 PRE-REGISTRATION IS CLOSED BUT YOU CAN PURCHASE WALK-IN TICKETS at Holly Bush Farm check-in from 11am-12pm 11:00am-12:00pmCheck-in and welcome reception at Holly Bush Farm, 122 Violet Hill Rd, Rhinebeck, NY 12572... Read More
Fall Trail Maintenance at Winnakee Nature Preserve
WHERE:Winnakee Nature Preserve North Terwilliger Rd Ext PARKING LOT, Hyde Park (Located at dead end of North Terwilliger Road Ext. Turn left at the T at the end of Terwilliger Road, a short distance off Route 9, Hyde Park) Saturday, October 12th from 10am-12pm Join Jen Adams, Director of Land Stewardship, for a volunteer day... Read More
The Great Give Back – Milkweed Release Day
WHERE: Drayton Grant Park at Burger Hill WHEN: Saturday, October 12 from 10:00am-12:00pm. Rain will cancel. Join Winnakee and pollinator partners: The Morton and Staatsburg Libraries and the Pollinator Patrol Club at Burger Hill for a morning of identifying milkweed, discovering the wonders of Monarchs and participating in the joyful act of spreading milkweed seed for... Read More
October Full Moon Event
Join us for a beloved Winnakee tradition that allows guests to experience Drayton Grant Park at Burger Hill after hours. Take in spectacular views of the setting sun, the rising moon, and our stunning Hudson Valley landscape while enjoying live music. Family-friendly. Light snacks provided but please bring-your-own drinks. Picnics also welcome. RESERVATION REQUIRED TO... Read More
Fall Work Day at Burger Hill
WHERE:Drayton Grant Park at Burger Hill, Rhinebeck, NY WHEN: November 9th from 10am-12pm Help us keep Burger Hill a special place for the community to enjoy. Jen Adams, Director of Land Stewardship, will led a fall volunteer day, which will include invasive removal, trail maintenance and readying the park for winter and sledding fun for... Read More
Daily Catch article Winnakee Wins $1 Million-Plus Grant
Winnakee Land Trust has been awarded more than $1 million from the state to purchase a 142-acre parcel of forests and wooded wetlands on the Camp Rising Sun property west of the Red Hook Golf Course. LINK TO FULL ARTICLE
Daily Catch article: A Community for New Saw Kill Trails
Hacking through logs, thorns, and invasive species, nearly 20 volunteers kicked off the expansion of the Saw Kill Trails in the Town of Red Hook Saturday afternoon, making headway on a project that will eventually connect the trails to Bard College. The day, the first of several that have been planned, was a resounding success,... Read More
THE CANOPY – Winnakee News, February 2024
In this issue: View full edition Winnakee Awarded $1,086,957 DEC Grant to Protect Another 142 Acres Along the Saw Kill – Winnakee Land Trust Winnakee Moves to New Sustainable Headquarters in Rhinebeck Village! – Winnakee Land Trust The Understory Blog: Join us when amphibians come out on BIG NIGHT! – Winnakee Land Trust Saw Kill... Read More
Join us when amphibians come out on BIG NIGHT!
by Uri Perrin, Senior Director of Advancement & External Affairs It’s getting close to that delightful time of year when a walk through the woods can offer a chorus of frogs, and as winter wanes after a few warm nights, followed by rain – Big Night! Big Night, otherwise known as the Amphibian Migration and... Read More