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!

Breaking News!

Public Hearing Continues (3rd time)!
Saugerties Construction & Demolition Debris Dumping
State Supreme Court public hearing with Judge Mott
Monday, August 19th at 2pm
Ulster County Courthouse
285 Wall Street, Kingston

The state Supreme Court hearing scheduled to hear arguments from the town of Saugerties about why "stop work" orders it issued should be enforced is will be continued August 19th at 2pm at the Ulster County Courthouse, 285 Wall Street, Kingston. The hearing is open to the public, but no public comments are invited.

After being arrested, Karolys bids in court to keep Saugerties dumps going
by Christina Coulter, August 8, 2019, for The Saugerties Times

"On August 2, less than a week before he was due in court to make the case to keep his controversial construction and demolition debris dumps open in the face of stop-work orders, Joe Karolys was arrested and charged with illegal dumping, town police said.

In state Supreme Court in Kingston Wednesday morning August 7, Police Chief Joseph Sinagra was prepared to take the witness stand to attest to the reason for the arrests — trucks arriving at the dump on Route 212 an hour before the 7 a.m.-3 p.m. time window each day that Karolys is permitted to operate, according to a previous court order by state Supreme Justice Richard Mott."

 Read the full article here

Citizen Action

Photo by Greg Miller, OSI

Manufacturing Facility Proposed Adjacent to
Onteora Lake, Bluestone Wild Forest
and Newly Acquired OSI Property

August 14th Update

From David Rose -- Join Citizens' Action Group
There will be an organizational meeting Fri. 8/16, from 5:30 to 8:00p at The Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St., Kingston. 
If you would like to help oppose the 850 Route 28 proposal please attend.

August 7th Update

IMPORTANT CHANGE OF DATE FOR AUGUST 29TH PLANNING BOARD MEETING. CURRENTLY NOT SCHEDULED.
WLC has learned from Town of Kingston Planning Board that the scheduled August 29th meeting is not a public hearing for the 850 route 28 project. The Planning Board and their attorney are working on where and when to locate the meeting for this project.

Please stay tuned for updates as the next public hearing may be scheduled with very short notice.

FB users we welcome you all to our new FB page devoted to this project. Like SAVE ONTEORA LAKE, PICKEREL POND AND BLUESTONE WILD FOREST.
https://www.facebook.com/SaveBluestoneWildForest

Residents of TOWN of KINGSTON - getting involved 
TOWN of KINGSTON (not city, not neighbors) residents there is interest to develop a residents group to work on this project. If you would like to join this effort of local citizens working on this project, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so she can pass your name/email along to this residents group.

Whether you are Town of Kingston or not, if you have time, capability and interest to be more involved do let us know, and which categories below are of interest. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Note any special skills and experience you have. Project areas include:

Press/Public Relations
Grass Roots Campaigning
Legal
Environmental Issues
Fundraising
Economic Development
Elected Officials, Agency Outreach

Please continue to spread the word. If you know others who would like to join our Constant Contact email list, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. One can also visit Woodstock Land Conservancy FB page, which includes project updates. 

Many thanks for your advocacy.

Read WLC's 850 Route 28 Fact Sheet here

850 Route 28 -- Radio Interview, Radio Kingston with Jon Bowermaster
Maxanne was a guest this past Sunday on Jon's "Green Radio Hour" broadcast. A 15-minute interview for all interested. Listen here

850 Route 28 -- Radio Interview, Radio Kingston with Hillary Harvey
Hillary Harvey, host of Radio Kingston’s The Source, interviewed Kathy Nolan, Catskill Mountainkeeper, Maxanne Resnick, Woodstock Land Conservancy, and Steve Malloy, neighbor on Friday about the project. If you have some time (approximately 40 minutes) take a listen here.

Read the Hudson Valley One article published after the July 15th proceedings here

Read the Daily Freeman's article published after the July 15th proceedings here

Read WLC's Letter to the editor published in the Daily Freeman Monday July 15th here.

Any questions, please contact Woodstock Land Conservancy Executive Director, Maxanne Resnick.
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Upcoming Events

 New Date!


Enrapturing Raptors
with Ellen Kalish of Ravensbeard Wildlife Center
New Date August 31st!
The Comeau
10 am - 12 pm

Enjoy a rare opportunity to spend time in the company of these majestic birds of prey: red-tail hawk, great-horned owl, barred owl, barn owl, American kestrel, and more!

Kids and adults alike will be hypnotized by the beauty and presence of these powerful birds and Ellen's relationship with them.

Come meet these wonderful birds of prey on the field to the left of the Comeau driveway (the lawn near the summer stage). Tick repellent, sunscreen, camp chairs or a blanket to sit on are recommended. This event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public.

Please RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for this event. In the case of steady rain or thunderstorms, this event will be canceled. For weather-related updates, check the Woodstock Land Conservancy Facebook page.

Rock Science at Sloan Gorge!
The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
August 17th, 10am - 12pm
Sloan Gorge Preserve
487 Stoll Road, Woodstock

Rocks are the Earth’s history book. Join New York State Museum geologist Charles Ver Straeten on a walk through time at this beautiful Woodstock Land Conservancy preserve. Examine evidence of ancient streams, mountain building, and glaciers from the ice age.

This walk is limited to 20 participants. Register online here or by calling 845-677-7600 x234 by August 16th.

The Next Great Masquerader: Lyme Disease and Tick-borne Co-infections
With Dr. Kenneth Bock
Bock Integrative Medicine of Red Hook
August 19, 7-9 pm
Woodstock Community Center

This program is dedicated in memory of David Marell

Save the Date!
Longyear Farm Day 2019
October 12, 2019

WLC's annual "fun"raiser is coming back for its 6th year!

Come on down to Longyear Farm right in the heart of Woodstock enjoy delicious hamburgers, food from your favorite local restaurants, and a whole lot of fun for the whole family.

Special thanks to the Longyear family for graciously hosting this much-beloved event!

Would you like to volunteer at Longyear Farm Day? Would you like to join the Longyear Farm Day planning committee? Would your business like to sponsor the event? Email Ellie Reese at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out how.