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BIG NIGHT 2025: Help us, help amphibians cross the road

WHAT Winnkaee is thrilled to promote the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Amphibian Migration and Road Crossing (AM&RC) program, aka “Big Night.” We will be counting amphibians and helping them cross the road to reach their breeding vernal pools! Become a citizen scientist and help save amphibians when they migrate to lay eggs in spring vernal...
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Summer Work Day at Burger Hill

WHERE:Drayton Grant Park at Burger Hill, Rhinebeck, NY WHEN: Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10am-12pm Due to forecasted heavy rains and cold temperatures, we are postponing this Saturday, April 12th volunteer day at Burger Hill. The new date for this volunteer opportunity is Saturday, June 14th from 10am-12pm. We hope to have warmer, brighter weather for you all to get...
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Creating a Silviculture Management Plan

RESCHEDULED to Saturday, June 7 from 10:00am -12:00pm LOCATION: North Quaker Lane, Hyde Park, NY. Google pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FSmLAhwxaTjcQVtPA  Every woodland is unique—its location, soil, tree species, and surrounding landscape all shape how it grows and changes over time. To keep your forest healthy and thriving for the long term, it’s important to understand its natural...
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Bird Walk at Vlei Marsh with Waterman Bird Club

WHEN: Sunday, June 1 at 8:00AM WHERE: Vlei Marsh Preserve, 186 Vlei Road, Rhinebeck REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Capacity is limited. Suggested donation $10 per person, $25 per family. Join us with Dr. Alan Peterson and Frank Margiotta of the Ralph T. Waterman Bird Club for a guided bird walk at Vlei Marsh, an e-Bird Hot Spot!...
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Make a year-end gift!

We’re Doing This Together! As the year comes to a close, we’re stepping back and reflecting on the truly amazing things that we­—Winnakee and YOU—have done in 2024. Earlier this year, we built a new bridge at Vlei Marsh. Your donation of time and money made this possible and now visitors have easier access to...
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Volunteer #GIVINGTUESDAY Trail Blazing

Date to be determined in 2025! We are excited to implement our #GIVINGTUESDAY campaign to blaze new trails and improve trail accessible to individuals with color blindness. They will also be reflective, ensuring that first responders are able to navigate easily in case of an emergency. Be a part of this community building activity. Sign...
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