NEWS

The Woodstock Land Conservancy's support for extending a shared-use rail trail through the undesignated section of the U&D Corridor from the Ashokan Rail Trail to Kingston received coverage in the November issue of the Chronogram.

WLC's work to successfully advocate for the Ashokan Rail Trail was featured as part of the plenary session at Parks & Trails New York's 2025 Empire State Greenways Conference, which was held in Kingston. WLC Board Chair Kevin Smith was one of the plenary speakers along with Kingston Mayor Steve Noble and Ulster County Director of Planning Dennis Doyle to discuss "Trailblazing Together: Developing Ulster County's System."

WLC is part of the Woodstock Bear Task Force, a group working to keep both humans and bears safe. The Town Board recently held a public hearing on a proposal that would protects bears by limiting intentional and unintentional feeding. Those who spoke at the hearing were in favor of the proposal, so it should be headed to a vote this month.

Two of our preserves with public trails served as interactive classrooms for dozens of outdoor enthusiasts who were brought to the Hudson Valley by national retailer REI. They took a geological tour at Sloan Gorge and identified mushrooms at Israel Wittman Sanctuary before discussing the Leave No Trace concepts.

The Woodstock Pollinator Pathway was recently highlighted in The Overlook with a feature article. WLC is proud to be a partner organization supporting the Pollinator Pathway.

Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger. County Legislator Eric Stewart, Town of Hurley Supervisor Mike Boms and other dignitaries joined WLC staff, volunteers and Board members to celebrate the ribbon cutting at Rock Oak Preserve July 31. The Daily Freeman provided front-page coverage of the event the next day.

Woodstock Land Conservancy is thrilled to have been selected as the top Environmental Organization of the Year by Chronogram readers!

Our staff is proud to honor a volunteer each month for dedicated service to our stewardship initiatives, educational programs, advocacy campaigns and/or special events.

Woodstock Land Conservancy's newest public trail opened to the public July 14. The trail is part of Rock Oak Preserve, which is located at 230 Basin Road in West Hurley.