Who We Are

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!

WLC is Expanding!

Woodstock Land Conservancy seeks an exceptional project manager primarily responsible for Stewardship/Land Acquisition, overseeing existing preserves and easements, and working on new land transactions. Seeking candidate with strong organizational skills; self-directed, energetic multi-tasker, people person to work with our small non-profit land trust. Should have 10 years work experience to demonstrate skill sets. Bachelor’s degree. Land trust experience, Environmental Studies helpful but not required. Evaluate conservation issues, excellent writing, and speaking skills. Outdoor and gardening background with a passion for the natural world, requiring physical exertion; GIS skills a plus.

Please send resume and letter by May 15th to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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WLC Events

First Saturdays on the Trail

Registration Now Open
Space is very limited!
Saturday, June 5th, 2021
Wood Spoon Carving with Kate Hawes
Learn the basics of wood spoon carving from artist Kate Hawes while enjoying a stunning view of Overlook Mountain.
More information coming soon!

Registration is required for this event and space is very limited!
To register for this program email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

9th Annual Film & Discussion Series
Presented by
The Woodstock Land Conservancy, Woodstock NY Transition,
Woodstock Jewish Congregation

Thank you to all that joined us for the 9th Annual Film & Discussion Series. We wrapped up our series in late April but you can enjoy recordings of all of these events on Youtube. Thank you so much to everyone involved!

Watch the recording of our April 26th event
Regenerative Agriculture for Human & Planetary Health here

Watch the recording of our March 29th event
Hudson Valley Farm Hub's "Farmscape Ecology" here

Watch the recording of our February 22nd event
Creating Community Solutions to Our Housing Challenges here

Watch the recording of our January 25th event
Future Fruits Project here

Watch a video of our December "First Saturdays on the Trail" Program here

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) 

We strive to be an open and inclusive organization embracing diversity in race, age, language, income, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientation and gender identity in our policies, governance and activities. We are committed to hearing and empowering the voices and needs of Black people, Indigenous peoples, and People of Color in our work around access to nature, land access, ownership, livelihood through the land, stewardship and land conservation. We strive to diversify our team and do outreach to groups that have historically been under-represented in our audience, partnerships, and the communities we serve. 

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WLC Projects

Woodstock NY Pollinator Pathway
Visit the Woodstock Pollinator Pathway website for more information
www.woodstocknypollinatorpathway.org

Advocacy
850 Route 28 LLC a Manufacturing Facility Proposed Adjacent to Onteora Lake, Bluestone Wild Forest
Website for further info:
saveonteoralake.org

Land Acquisition
32 acres expanding Israel Wittman Sanctuary
18 acres atop Mt. Guardian

Stewardship
Ashokan Rail Trail – Volunteer Trail Stewards Program, More than 250,000 visitors in one year
Visit the Ashokan Rail Trail website for more information.
www.ashokanrailtrail.com

WLC Preserves
Sloan Gorge Trail Improvements with Tahawus Trails
     -Stone Stair Installations (3); Side Hilling; Repair of collapsed trail
     -5 days of trail building training for volunteers
Opening of Loop B Trail at Israel Wittman Sanctuary

Bluestone Wild Forest (BWF)
BWF offers destination trails with new and improved user-friendly trails, with beautiful way spots and loops, now with more beginner level terrain and access to Pickerel Pond. The new and improved trails are thanks to lands acquired by the Open Space Institute in partnership with WLC and conveyed to DEC.  
https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/75323.html