#GIVINGTUESDAY 2024
This #GIVINGTUESDAY, we are embarking on a trail blazing mission to install enhanced trail markers at our preserves. Board members have stepped up to match your gift – doubling the impact of your support. Together, we can blaze a trail of giving. Did you know that the term “trail blazing” originates from pioneers who cut... Read More
THE CANOPY – Winnakee News, Fall 2024
In this issue: View FULL EDITION Winnakee Protects 206 New Acres of Important Wildlife Habitat The Understory Blog: Building Bridges Brush Fire at Saw Kill Trails and across Hudson Valley Winnakee wants to help you connect to nature Photo galleries of recent events
Brush Fire at Saw Kill Trails and more across Hudson Valley
On Friday, November 8th a brush fire broke out at Winnakee’s Saw Kill trails. Thanks to the speedy response of local firefighters, the fire was able to be extinguished quickly. Firefighters returned Saturday to ensure hot spots were put out and to proactively soak areas to prevent further fire. The cause is still unknown but... Read More
Winnakee Protects 206 New Acres of Important Wildlife Habitat
“Both properties contain vulnerable ecological assets that provide habitat for known at risk species. By protecting and preserving threatened natural habitats and vulnerable watersheds, these acquisitions help advance key aspects of Winnakee’s strategic conservation goals to help reverse populations of declining species and to increase biodiversity in our region.” –Bob Davis, Executive Director 153.1-ACRE HIGH... Read More
Building Bridges
Connecting people to the land and nature within their own community By Jen Adams, Director of Land Stewardship In 2024, one of our key stewardship goals was to connect people to the land in their community. So far this year, Winnakee Land Trust has hosted 42 opportunities attended by 106 volunteers who collectively contributed 682... Read More
FIFTY2 End Stigma highlights work of two organizations benefitting our community
by David Ping, Chair Winnakee Land Trust and Board Member Family Services This October, I am proud to support the FIFTY2 End Stigma campaign as a board member of both Family Services and Winnakee Land Trust. This collaboration highlights two organizations I care deeply about, both of which provide significant benefits to our community. Each... Read More
July Full Moon Event
Join us for a beloved Winnakee tradition! Experience Drayton Grant Park at Burger Hill after hours—take in spectacular views of the setting sun, the rising moon, and the stunning Hudson Valley landscape, all while enjoying live music. Family-friendly. Light snacks provided but please bring-your-own drinks. Picnics also welcome. Event Schedule Location: Drayton Grant Park at Burger... Read More
Invasive Species Removal Work Day
WHERE:Vlei Marsh Preserve, 186 Vlei Road, Rhinebeck WHEN:Saturday, July 12, 2024, from 10:00am-12:00PM Join Jen Adams, Director of Land Stewardship, for a volunteer day at Vlei Marsh in Rhinebeck. Volunteers will learn how to identify and remove invasive wineberry (Rubus phoenicolasius) while also picking and snacking on ripe fruit! This delicious invasive is choking out... 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