You don't have to look far to see why generations of residents and visitors have been drawn to Woodstock and the surrounding Catskill Mountains. All around are breathtaking vistas, open fields, lush forests, sparkling streams, and abundant wildlife. There is a strong heritage of working on the land and a dynamic community of the arts inspired by the area’s natural beauty. Such ecological and cultural riches make life here peaceful, vibrant, and unique.
Yet over time, many of Woodstock’s most special places have been put at risk by growth and inappropriate development. The Woodstock Land Conservancy (WLC) works to ensure that even in the face of such challenges, our natural environments will be protected for the benefit of everyone, for many generations to come.
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Our summer appeal details the work we're currently doing and why the support of the community is so vital. To read the appeal and learn how you can help, click here.
Sloan Gorge is open to the public! Hiking. Nature study. Peace and quiet. You can find it all at the Woodstock Land Conservancy’s Sloan Gorge Preserve. A 1.5-mile loop includes unique natural features and the area’s first interpretive geology trail. For more information and directions, click here.
Landscape Forever, the exhibition catalog of stunning photographs of our community's protected lands, is available for sale at the WLC table at summer events, or by calling John Winter at 347-408-1273. Read more about the exhibit.