The Dutchess Land Conservancy hosts two major annual fundraising events, countless education walks, workshops, and 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, wildflowers, 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.
July 6, 2026

Dutchess Land Conservancy

Monday, July 6, 7:00 PM at the Bontecou Preserve
Monday, July 13, 10:00 AM at the Bontecou Preserve

Learn about invasive plants and receive training in effective means of removal while helping the ecology of this beautiful preserve.

July 11, 2026

Dutchess Land Conservancy & Winnakee Land Trust

Saturday, July 11, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Sisters Hill Woods Preserve

Learn about invasive plants and their effects on local ecosystems while helping to remove invasives.