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!

Upcoming Events

The Ashokan Rail Trail (ART) is now OPEN!!!
The Phase 1 Opening of the ART includes the Woodstock Dike Trailhead in West Hurley (diagonally across Route 28 from the West Hurley Post Office) and approximately 9 miles of the ART (from Basin Road to Mile Post K-19).

The Ashokan Station Trailhead in Shokan and the Boiceville Bridge Trailhead in Boiceville – along with the remaining 2.5 miles of trail – is anticipated to open in December 2019.

Click here for more information

Canceled Due to Poor Trail Conditions
Nature Journaling with Margarete de Soleil
A "First Saturdays on the Trail" program
November 2nd, 1pm - 3pm
Israel Wittman Sanctuary

WLC invites you to explore, observe and record the wonders of our natural world through nature journaling at Israel Wittman Sanctuary as part of the “First Saturdays on the Trail” program series on Saturday, November 2nd, 1 - 3 pm. This event will be led by local artist Margarete de Soleil.  

Participants must bring their own supplies, required supplies include something firm to draw on and something to draw with, recommended supplies (not required) include sketchbook, color pencils and/or markers, small watercolor box, brushes, water.

Due to limited parking at Israel Wittman Sanctuary parking for the program will be offsite at the Music Lab, 1700 Sawkill Road, Kingston, participants will carpool to the preserve from there. Pre-registration is required, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register 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. Tick repellent, hiking boots, and multi-layer warm clothing are recommended. This event is free and open to the public.

Speaking Out for the Land!

Saugerties Construction & Demolition Debris Dumping Public Hearing Continues
The State Supreme Court hearing with Judge Mott scheduled to hear arguments from the town of Saugerties about why "stop work" orders it issued should be enforced.
The hearing is open to the public, but no public comments are invited.
Monday, November 4th at 2:40pm 
Please inquire at the Courthouse where Judge Mott will be hearing this case as the locale may change.
Ulster County Courthouse, 285 Wall Street, Kingston.

Citizen Action

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

The next Town of Kingston Planning Board Meeting is Monday, November 18th at 7pm.
Town of Kingston Town Hall
906 Sawkill Road, Kingston

Check out our project Facebook page.
SAVE ONTEORA LAKE, PICKEREL POND & BLUESTONE WILD FOREST
We have moved the project information from the WLC FB page to one devoted to the project.
For questions or to be added to our 850 Route 28 project email list email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Bluestone Wild Forest Citizen Group Meetings
Join Bluestone Forest Citizens' Action Group. NEW LOCATION AND TIME. Tibet Center, 875 Route 28, Kingston (opposite proposed project site).
Wednesday nights at 6 pm.
Focus is developing a cohesive strategy and building an organized group of neighbors who oppose this project.
Request to join the Facebook group - Bluestone Forest

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.. 
Many thanks for your advocacy.

Project-related links:

Read WLC's 850 Route 28 Fact Sheet here

Click here to listen to 850 Route 28 -- Radio Interview, Radio Kingston with Jon Bowermaster

Click here to listen to 850 Route 28 -- Radio Interview, Radio Kingston with Hillary Harvey

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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