The Dutchess Land Conservancy hosts two major annual fundraising events and countless education walks, workshops, webinars, volunteer events, and other programs throughout the year that further encourage a love of the land.
Recent walks have included rambles to discover our local bats, wildflower, moths, and geologic features. We host monthly webinars from November through April that cover a variety of topics from Hudson Valley ecology to soil health. Workshops focusing on land and livestock management have included tree identification, caring for bees, and how to get started in grass-fed dairy. There are many ways to volunteer with the DLC - trail building and maintenance, photography, education support, and more. And don't forget to check out our Nature Exploration Backpacks, available to borrow at your local Dutchess County Library.
For more information on becoming a sponsor of one of these events, please contact us at (845) 677-3002.
Recent walks have included rambles to discover our local bats, wildflower, moths, and geologic features. We host monthly webinars from November through April that cover a variety of topics from Hudson Valley ecology to soil health. Workshops focusing on land and livestock management have included tree identification, caring for bees, and how to get started in grass-fed dairy. There are many ways to volunteer with the DLC - trail building and maintenance, photography, education support, and more. And don't forget to check out our Nature Exploration Backpacks, available to borrow at your local Dutchess County Library.
For more information on becoming a sponsor of one of these events, please contact us at (845) 677-3002.
October 16, 2025
Dutchess Land Conservancy
Thursday, October 16, 4:30 to 6:00 PM at the Jesse and Gayle Bontecou Wildlife Conservation Preserve
Learn how to sow native plants from seed and why they're so important!
October 16, 2025
Dutchess Land Conservancy
Thursday, October 16, 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Jesse and Gayle Bontecou Wildlife Conservation Preserve
Learn about our volunteer program and help us celebrate this year's many accomplishments!
October 25, 2025
Dutchess Land Conservancy & Audubon NY
Saturday, October 25, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Jesse and Gayle Bontecou Wildlife Conservation Preserve
Learn how to protect native plants and improve forest ecosystems!
Earth Matters: Ethan Tapper - How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World
November 5, 2025
Dutchess Land Conservancy
Wednesday, November 5, 6:00 PM EST Online Event
Join bestselling author and forester Ethan Tapper for an inspiring presentation on what it means to care for forests at this moment in time.
December 3, 2025
Dutchess Land Conservancy
Wednesday, December 3, 6:00 PM EST Online Event
Join Dave Strayer of the Cary Institute for Ecosystem Studies as he reveals the hidden life found in our inland waters.
January 7, 2026
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