Lookout Loop Trail now open at Saw Kill
The Lookout Loop Trail is now open, adding an optional half mile loop at Winnakee’s Saw Kill Trails in Red Hook! As of 4/16/23 Yellow Trout Lilies and Wild Violets can be seen, and Hairy (and other) Woodpeckers heard, along it! More Details for your next visit:
UPCOMING EVENTS: Spring & Summer 2023
Tis the season! Get Outdoors and Support Land Protection! View Winnakee’s full line up of Spring and Summer opportunities to enjoy the bounty of our region: VIEW THE LINE UP HERE
Big Nights for Amphibian Crossings
Read more in HV Pilot about Winnakee’s BIG NIGHT outings to help amphibians reach their spring breeding pools (click here to view article) and how identifying their crossing areas and population numbers help inform ecosystem health and habitats in need of land protection.
BIG NIGHT OUTING TONIGHT: Thurs, 3/23 from 7-9pm! Help Amphibians Cross the Road!
***UPDATE: THURSDAY, 3/23BIG NIGHT OUTING TONIGHT! Vlei Marsh, 186 Vlei Road Rhinebeck. Limited parking, please car pool*** Winnkaee is thrilled to promote the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Amphibian Migration and Road Crossing (AM&RC) program, aka “Big Night.” Become a citizen scientist and help save amphibians when they migrate to lay eggs in spring vernal pool!... Read More
Today is International Day of the Forest!
Learn more about the UN’s campaign of HEALTHY FORESTS FOR HEALTHY PEOPLE and how Winnakee is making impacts for FOREVER FORESTS close to home! READ MORE
Restoring Hudson Valley Forests as an indispensable investment in our region’s future
By Bob Davis, Executive Director, Winnakee Land Trust The Hudson Valley is one of the most sought-after places in the world. Our towns are always ranked as the top best small towns to live, and our region is a world-class tourist destination. The reasons have a lot to do with our great access to irreplaceable... Read More
Become a Monthly Donor Today!
Every season brings new opportunities and needs for Winnakee to protect open spaces, forests, wetlands, and wildlife habitats. Consider joining Winnakee’s monthly giving program to help protect nature and strengthen conservation efforts all year long. Your steady support will enable Winnakee to further our essential stewardship work on over 5,000 preserved acres and 20+ miles... Read More
Watch the latest Winnakee-Dutchess Trails, Roundtable
AGENDA: January 17, 2023 Introduction & Meeting Guidelines Featured presentation: Trails & Invasive Species Sarah Travalio, Invasive Species Project Coordinator, New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Regional trail reports: Visit Winnakee-Dutchess Trails Roundtable page to view this Roundtable and past meetings.
Trail Maintenance Day at Saw Kill
WHERE:Saw Kill Trails, Red Hook, NY WHEN:Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 10:00am-12:00PM Join Jen Adams, Assistant Director of Land Stewardship, for a volunteer day at the new Saw Kill Trails in Red Hook, NY. More details to come. Volunteers should bring plenty of water and wear long pants, closed-toe shoes, bug spray and clothes they... Read More