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.
March 27, 2025

NorthEast-Millerton Library & Dutchess Land Conservancy

Thursday, March 27, 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the NorthEast-Millerton Library Annex

The black bears are waking up from their long winter nap. Join us for a fascinating presentation on these magnificent creatures.

March 29, 2025

Dutchess Land Conservancy, Housatonic Valley Association, Mid-Hudson Trout Unlimited, & the Town of Dover CAC

Saturday, March 29, 1:00 to 4:00 PM at JH Ketcham Memorial Park Pavilion in Dover Plains

Learn how to tie flies! Discover what makes for healthy streams and rivers!

April 2, 2025

Dutchess Land Conservancy

Wednesday, April 2, 6:00 PM EDT Online Event

Join Steve Kutos of the Snithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute for a fascinating look at the symbiotic relationship between fungi and trees.

April 26, 2025

Dutchess Land Conservancy & the Town of Dover

Saturday, April 26, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Dover Stone Church Preserve in Dover Plains

Join the DLC and the Town of Dover on Celebrate Trails Day for a day of trail building at Seven Wells.