Winnakee Awarded $1,086,957 DEC Grant to Protect Another 142 Acres Along the Saw Kill LAND PROTECTION FOR CLEAN WATER Governor Hochul announced NYS DEC Water Quality Improvement Projects last week across the state, including a $1,086,957 grant to Winnakee Land Trust to further protect the Saw Kill, a drinking water source for thousands of area residents. READ MORE Above: View of 142-acre parcel of land that Winnakee will acquire along the Saw Kill in Red Hook Remarkable, elusive amphibians come out on BIG NIGHT: Join us! by Uri Perrin Senior Director of Advancement & External Affairs It’s getting close to that delightful time of year when a walk through the woods can offer a chorus of frogs, and as winter wanes after a few warm nights, followed by rain – Big Night! READ MORE

Winnakee Moves to New Sustainable Headquarters in Rhinebeck Village! READ MORE

THIS WEEKEND AT WINNAKEE

WINTER TREE ID WALK with Executive Director, Bob Davis SUNDAY, FEBRARY 25 from 10-11:30am Learn how to identify the forest’s old-growth hardwoods, even at this time of year, without their leaves. Also, discover clues in tree identification that help tell the wonderful stories of this forest's transition over the years. REGISTER Kick-off volunteer day! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24th from 12-3PM Join the Saw Kill Trailblazers to Help Expand the Saw Kill Trails in Red Hook toward Bard College Learn about this project and more opportunities to participate! RECEIVE VOLUNTEER ALERTS

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