Winnakee Awarded $1,086,957 DEC Grant to Protect Another 142 Acres Along the Saw Kill
Governor Hochul announced NYS DEC Water Quality Improvement Projects last week across the state, including a $1,086,957 grant to Winnakee Land Trust to further protect the Saw Kill, a drinking water source for thousands of individuals. Winnakee will acquire a 142-acre parcel in the Town of Red Hook, allowing its natural features to be protected... Read More
Woods Walk at West Kill Brewing
When: Friday, August 1 at 9:30am Where: West Kill Brewing, 2173 Spruceton Rd, West Kill, NY 12492. Google map and directions Learn your trees and woodland plants on a woods walk with Trevor Keough, Winnakee Conservation Forester and NY Chapter Leader, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers — presented as a skills workshop at the three-day Backcountry Hunters &... Read More
Buckthorn Removal & Forestry Walk
Saturday, August 2nd at the new Clermont Property, 9:30am-11:30amFor questions or to register to volunteer, please email jen@winnakee.org Come visit and explore our newly donated preserve in Clermont, Columbia County! Read more about it here. During this event, volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about forest regeneration practices occurring on the property and lend... Read More
August 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. RESERVATION REQUIRED TO SECURE A PARKING SPOT... Read More
Nocturnal Neighbors Event at Vlei
WHEN: Thursday, August 14 from 9:30-10:30pm WHERE: Vlei Marsh Preserve, 186 Vlei Road, Rhinebeck REGISTRATION ENCOURAGED. Capacity is limited. Suggested donation $10 per person, $25 per family. Rain will cancel this event. Join us for an enchanting evening as we explore the preserve after dark! Led and organized by Winnakee’s summer interns, we invite you... Read More
Winnakee receives $104,500 Greenway Trail Grant to Expand Saw Kill Trails
Winnakee is excited to extend trail construction toward an eventual connection from our Saw Kill Trails to Bard College. The Hudson River Valley Greenway Land Trail Grant enables Winnakee to build bridges over streams and bogs and connect the community to the project through volunteer opportunities to help build the trail and learn about the... Read More
THE CANOPY – Winnakee January 2024 News
Read the latest edition of THE CANOPY – Winnakee January 2024 News: Trails expansion, 2024 Volunteer Stewardship and Snow Fun Highlights. View full edition here
WINNAKEE WINTER FUN: Sledding, snowshoeing and wildlife winter highlights, so far this year…
From storybook sledding at Burger Hill to snowshoers and birders at Vlei Marsh, winter is a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors at Winnakee parks and preserves. Just a little over a week into the New Year, nature has delivered some spectacular memory-making experiences. CLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL GALLERY
Involving volunteers in active stewardship of our properties and maintaining regional ecosystems
Special MLK Weekend of Service By Jen Adams, Assistant Director of Stewardship Our new Second Saturdays Stewardship volunteer program has been a huge success. Since its launch in September, over 80 volunteer hours have contributed to land management improvements. Our volunteers have braved the cold, thorns, and mud to remove invasive plants, fix fences, remove trees... Read More
Open Field Society “Meet the Author” Event
Open Field Society level gifts profoundly strengthen Winnakee’s ability to protect land and habitats, restore the region’s forests and connect our community with irreplaceable Hudson Valley lands. Please contact Jenny Pfister at (845) 217-0939 or jenny@winnakee.org to learn more about becoming involved.