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#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...
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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

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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