The Dutchess Land Conservancy hosts two major annual fundraising events and countless smaller education lectures, workshops, and other programs throughout the year that further encourage a love of the land.

Workshops include tree identification, beekeeping, wildlife stewardship, and forest stewardship. We host lectures with local experts on topics ranging from mountain lions, to land management techniques, to attracting forest birds to your property. Our popular guided nature walks include visits to local preserves like the Dover Stone Church Preserve, Buttercup Sanctuary, and the Cary Institute, as well as access to gorgeous private properties. Every season we promote family outings like FarmFest at Black Sheep Hill Farm, the Caora Farm Sheep Dog Trials, Scavenger hunts at Wethersfield Farm, and more!

For more information on becoming a sponsor of one of these events, please contact us at (845) 677-3002.
December 14, 2024

Dutchess Land Conservancy & Winnakee Land Trust

Saturday, December 14, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Sisters Hill Woods in Stanfordville

Join the DLC and Winnakee Land Trust for a morning of removing invasive plants from a locally significant forest.
Please note that this volunteer event has been postponed to December 14 due to inclement weather.

January 8, 2025

Dutchess Land Conservancy

Wednesday, January 8, 6:00 PM EST Online Event

Join photographer Brian Kelley for a fascinating look at the oldest and largest trees found in the United States.

February 5, 2025

Dutchess Land Conservancy

Wednesday, February 5, 6:00 PM EST Online Event

Join Dr. Charlie Canham of the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies for a look at the many ecological processes that have led to the Hudson Valley forests we see today.