Education

Native Seed Sowing Workshop

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!

2025 Volunteer Appreciation & Open House

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!

Deer Exclosure Forest Restoration Project

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.

Earth Matters: Dave Strayer - Beyond the Sea: The Hidden Life in Lakes, Streams, and Wetlands

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.

Earth Matters: Owen Wormser - Turning Lawns Into Meadows

January 7, 2026

Dutchess Land Conservancy

Wednesday, January 7, 6:00 PM EST Online Event

Join landscape architect and designer Owen Wormser for strategies on turning our lawns into vibrant meadows.