Education

Earth Matters: NYS DEC & Hudson River Foundation - State of the Estuary: Environmental Trends in the Hudson-Raritan Estuary

March 4, 2026

Dutchess Land Conservancy

Wednesday, March 4, 6:00 PM EST Online Event

Join Ingrid Haeckel & Anna Boutsikaris of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Isabelle Stinnette of the Hudson River Foundation for a fascinating look at key indicators and environmental trends in the Hudson-Raritan Estuary and its watersheds.

Deer Exclosure Build for Forest Restoration

March 21, 2026

Dutchess Land Conservancy

Saturday, March 21, 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: Curt Meine - Aldo Leopold, Land Health, and the Evolution of Conservation

April 1, 2026

Dutchess Land Conservancy

Wednesday, April 1, 6:00 PM EST Online Event

Join Curt Meine, Senior Fellow with the Aldo Leopold Foundation as he presents on the life and works of early conservationist Aldo Leopold.

Native Planting for Forest Restoration

May 2, 2026

Dutchess Land Conservancy & Dutchess County Soil & Water Conservation District

Saturday, May 2, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Jesse and Gayle Bontecou Wildlife Conservation Preserve

Learn the basics of native tree and shrub seedling planting!