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
Winnakee’s 2023 Conservation Highlights
Learn more about Winnakee’s 2023 Conservation Highlights: https://conta.cc/3tqLLw7 Consider a year-end gift to help us continue to improve our region’s ecosystems and quality of life. Local conservation projects are making an impact, and you can help!
2023 Volunteer Highlights
Volunteers are critical to Winakee’s success. We treasure you! THANK YOU for your active role in 2023, supporting our mission to restore a thriving ecosystem for our region.
Why Winnakee is Committed to Saving Land
Year-end reflection on our vision for the unique landscapes and ecosystems that sustain us By Bob Davis, Executive Director The Hudson Valley is a beautiful place to live. Our natural landscape, the forest, fields and open spaces provide the background for everything we do and enrich our quality of life. Winnakee works hard to inspire... Read More
Unlock the Power of Land Restoration for Climate Resilience
JOIN US FOR MORE:Thursday, September 21 at 1pm Webinar or email contact@winnakee.org on how to get involved
Introducing Second Saturdays Stewardship Days
NEXT UP: FALL TRAIL MAINTENANCE AT WINNAKEE NATURE PRESERVE WHERE: Winnakee Nature Preserve, 9 Van Dam Road, Hyde Park, NY WHEN: Saturday, October 14th — 10am-12pm
Thank you to ROUSE + CO for their special partnership on the Super Blue Moon event!
View the full event photo gallery here: Our region is lucky to have a local realty company that personally values the irreplaceable landscapes that make our region unique. Thank you, ROUSE + CO, for giving back to the community and supporting Winnakee’s protection of these special places for generations to come.
Link to Hudson River Watershed Alliance Webinar: Winnakee’s Saw Kill Property
In case you missed: Lecture Series – Hudson River Watershed Alliance (hudsonwatershed.org) Bob Davis, Executive Director of Winnakee Land Trust, leads us through the collaborative process of Winnakee’s acquisition of land surrounding the Saw Kill Creek to protect the drinking source water for Bard College through WQIP funding and a match by the Red Hook... Read More
Things You Can Do to in Your Own Backyard for Pollinators!
Even small things make a huge difference for pollinators! The students of the Rhinebeck Middle School Pollinator Project put together this list of things to inspire our community to realize the many small things we can do to help a pollinator’s journey be easier. Links: Help Pollinators at Home Tips – Made Easy Visit the... Read More