Restoring Hudson Valley Forests as an indispensable investment in our region’s future
By Bob Davis, Executive Director, Winnakee Land Trust The Hudson Valley is one of the most sought-after places in the world. Our towns are always ranked as the top best small towns to live, and our region is a world-class tourist destination. The reasons have a lot to do with our great access to irreplaceable... Read More
Become a Monthly Donor Today!
Every season brings new opportunities and needs for Winnakee to protect open spaces, forests, wetlands, and wildlife habitats. Consider joining Winnakee’s monthly giving program to help protect nature and strengthen conservation efforts all year long. Your steady support will enable Winnakee to further our essential stewardship work on over 5,000 preserved acres and 20+ miles... Read More
Watch the latest Winnakee-Dutchess Trails, Roundtable
AGENDA: January 17, 2023 Introduction & Meeting Guidelines Featured presentation: Trails & Invasive Species Sarah Travalio, Invasive Species Project Coordinator, New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Regional trail reports: Visit Winnakee-Dutchess Trails Roundtable page to view this Roundtable and past meetings.
GivingTuesday, help protect Winnakee’s hemlocks!
Today is GivingTuesday, and you can significantly impact the future of our forests. The Eastern hemlock tree is disappearing from our region, and we need your help to save them. Please consider a gift to Winnakee’s Hemlock initiative. Your donation today will be DOUBLED, thanks to a matching gift!
Winnakee finalist for Dutchess County Executive’s Award for Overall Distinction 2022
Thank you, Dutchess Tourism, for the recognition as a finalist for the Dutchess County Executive’s Award for Overall Distinction in 2022.
It’s Climate Week in the Hudson Valley! A Festival of Climate Solutions
Read more about Winnakee’s Call to Action: FOREVER FORESTSForest are vital to combating climate change—and we’ve only just begun to unlock their potential. Winnakee is working to change this!
Chronogram article on Forever Forests: Stewarding Healthy Forests to Fight Climate Change
Thank you, Chronogram, for this wonderful piece (click here to view) on Winnakee’s Forever Forest program to protect and restore 10,000 acres in 10 years!
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY E-NEWS
Hudson Valley landscapes, forests and open spaces inspire immeasurable wonder. In the last three decades, Winnakee has developed over 20 miles of trails that take visitors through some of our region’s most rewarding natural areas protected by Winnakee. By offering public access to unique viewsheds, and through stewardship activities and educational programs, Winnakee is committed to providing... Read More
Winnakee Launches “Forever Forests”: A Campaign to Protect 10,000 Acres in Ten Years
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 21, 2022 Rhinebeck, NY – In celebration of International Day of the Forests today, Winnakee Land Trust announces Forever Forests, a campaign to protect 10,000 acres in ten years across the Hudson Valley. “The importance of acting to protect local forests, and the ecosystem services they provide, is at a crucial window... Read More