THE CANOPY – Winnakee News, Winter 2025
In this issue: View FULL EDITION Winnakee Protects 206 New Acres of Important Wildlife Habitat The Understory Blog: Winter in the Woods: Seeing the Forest for the Trees Upcoming Events
Winter in the Woods: Seeing the Forest for the Trees
By Bob Davis, Chief Executive Officer Winter can be a rewarding time to enhance your naturalist’s skills in the woods. Things slow down, but while trees are in dormancy, so much about their contributions to the forest can be revealed. Winter is a wonderful time to observe the evolution of our forests, the challenges they... Read More
Winnakee Protects 140 New Acres of Vulnerable Wildlife Habitat
We were interested in donating the land to Winnakee because we knew of their impressive work to increase biodiversity in wetlands and grasslands by protecting and creating habitat for native wildlife on their other properties.” —Jeffrey Scales, donating landowner Winnakee Land Trust wrapped up the end of 2024 with the exciting acquisition of 140 acres... Read More
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... Read More
#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
