Let’s Talk Preserves
You may be checking out our website looking for great out of doors experiences. We love that. For newbies, as we encourage you to explore, a couple of suggestions. When outdoors, depending on the adventure, bring along: water, snack, tissues, bandaids, dog poop bags, oh, and did we say water? Our region is wilderness, not parks. There is no staff and no restroom facilities. Just us and the creatures, the water, the trees… So, you have an extra responsibility to care for what you are doing. Pack and take back home with you all garbage, including your dog’s poop (hey, ain’t our dog). Stay on the trail. Don’t touch. Use your senses of smell, sight, and hearing. There is so much to enjoy.
Lastly, in this time of COVID-19, where so many are outdoors – please have alternate plans if you arrive and find a parking lot very crowded, particularly in a small preserve. They are not designed for large groups.
PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING:
- 6’ apart
- Walk/Bike on the right, except when passing, and please do so with ample room
- Groups – please be in single file when around others.
- Wear face masks when passing strangers.
- If on bicycle, shout out, or ring your bell (remember some folks are hard of hearing) when passing.
Please remain home if you:
- Are experiencing any flu-like symptoms, including fever, coughing
- Have traveled from an affected area and not quarantined two weeks
- Have come into contact with someone who has tested positive
- Have a compromised immune or respiratory system
Being outdoors relieves stresses with the physical and psychological benefits well-documented.
We are grateful for your continued support of our mission and look forward to seeing you in person at our public programs, but in the meantime, do enjoy our online webinars and programs.
For program questions please email WLC Program & Outreach Coordinator Ellie Reese at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please enjoy the calm and healing power of the natural beauty which surrounds us.
All the best,
Maxanne Resnick
Executive Director
Founded in 1988 by a dedicated group of local citizens, the Woodstock Land Conservancy is a non-profit land trust. We are run by a small staff and an all-volunteer Board of Directors. At its core, WLC is an ever-growing community of dedicated and generous volunteers, supporters, and community members who share a passionate love and respect for the land and the unique place we live. WLC owns and manages undeveloped land and works with landowners to permanently protect their property through conservation easements and by acquiring their land through donation or sale. We also provide nature education and outdoor activities to the community. Because we operate in the public interest, WLC depends on private donations to carry out its work. It is our strong foundation in the community that makes it possible to protect land that otherwise would be lost forever. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn how you can become part of our work!
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