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.
May 18, 2025

Dutchess Land Conservancy & the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Sunday, May 18, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook

Join us for a walk to discover the fleeting flowers of spring.
Please note - registration for this event is now full. If you wish to be added to the waiting list, please click the link below.

May 28, 2025

Dutchess Land Conservancy & the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Hudson River Estuary Program

Wednesday, May 28, 5:30 PM EDT Online Event - Please note that this event has been rescheduled

Join us in this Zoom training to learn how to monitor the eel ladder in the Crum Elbow Creek and protect the water quality of Dutchess County

June 1, 2025

The Spark Presents - Sponsored by the Dutchess Land Conservancy, the Oblong Land Conservancy, & Friends of the Great Swamp

Sunday, June 1, 2:00 PM at the Gardiner Theater, Trinity-Pawling School in Pawling

Join noted ecologist Tom Wessels for a fascinating interpretive presentation.

June 12, 2025

Dutchess Land Conservancy & Audubon NY

Thursday, June 12, 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Buttercup Farm Audubon Sanctuary

Join us for a fascinating walk among the wildflowers!