Dutchess Land Conservancy

08/31/2026

We were absolutely thrilled to present scholarships to 12 deserving 4-H'ers at the Dutchess County Fair on Saturday. The scholarships were awarded to help pay for the costs associated with attending the Fair.

And it was a tremendous honor to present the top applicant with the Dave Tetor Award in honor of the long-time DLC Board member and Agriculture Extension Agent at Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County, and his dedication to the farming and land conservation communities.

Congratulations to all the deserving 4-H'ers! Dutchess County 4-H

08/19/2026

Since 1985, the Dutchess Land Conservancy has protected more than 22,000 acres of forested land. We’ve worked alongside hundreds of local landowners to permanently protect the landscapes that make our region so special.

From forests and working farms to wetlands, wildlife habitat, clean water, and scenic open spaces, every protected acre represents a commitment to the future of Dutchess County.

More than 40 years later, that commitment continues — protecting the land we value today so it remains part of our communities for generations to come.

Check out more at https://www.dutchessland.org/protect-land

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08/17/2026

The DLC's hardworking volunteers put up a new deer exclosure at the Bontecou Preserve last week. We are so grateful for their enthusiasm and dedication.

Click here to learn more about the DLC Volunteer Program: https://www.dutchessland.org/get-involved/events-and-programs/volunteer-program

08/14/2026

Sharing this with all our farming friends.

🐑 Interested in Agritourism? Looking to expand your business?
💐 Join us on September 9th for an in-person workshop led by Colleen Dorney, CTA, CGSP, and Senior Director of Operations from Destination Dutchess and an Interactive Panel & Q&A Session with local Agritourism operators including Andrea Parent-Tibbetts from Clover Brooke Farm, Amanda Dykeman from Dykeman Farm, Mindy Yang from Silverbrook Manor, Amanda Bergin the Dutchess County Agricultural Navigator, and more!
🎟️ Space is limited! Click the link below to get full details and REGISTER TODAY!(https://ccedutchess.org/.../09/agritourism-answered-workshop)

08/13/2026

Chris and Sean took a few minutes out of their busy day yesterday to take in the partial solar eclipse. We hope you got a moment to enjoy the latest celestial phenomenon!

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08/07/2026

Dutchess County is a special place.

Help us continue to protect what makes it wonderful: https://www.dutchessland.org/support-dlc/make-a-gift/support-our-work

07/29/2026

Join us on Thursday, August 13 for a deer fence build and learn why these are so important for restoring forested areas and protecting them for the future.

Click here for more information and to sign up: https://www.dutchessland.org/get-involved/events-and-programs/protecting-tomorrow-s-forests

07/24/2026

One of many myths about land conservation is that you have to have 'X' amount of land to conserve it.

That's just not true. It's the land's conservation values that matter, not its size.

Click here to learn more about land conservation: https://www.dutchessland.org/protect-land

07/23/2026

Want to find out the latest conservation news in Dutchess County? The summer issue of Gaining Ground is available now on our website.

Click here to start reading today:https://www.dutchessland.org/images/newsletters/DLC_Summer_2026_Newsletter.pdf

07/21/2026

Thank you to the volunteers who have joined the Bontecou Invasive Strike Team. They're helping the native species planted in the deer exclosure at the Bontecou Preserve in the spring to stay healthy and strong by removing the competing invasive plants that have sprung up.

Click here if you're interested in joining the Bontecou Invasive Strike Team: https://www.dutchessland.org/get-involved/events-and-programs/volunteer-program