PROGRAMS & EVENTS
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
27
Apr
Monday, 27 April 2026 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Film Series: Local Choices for Natural Burials
Woodstock Jewish Congregation
Local Choices for Natural Burials was originally scheduled for February but had to be rescheduled due to inclement weather. This will now be the fourth and final monthly events in the 2026 Film & Discussion Series. This free screening and discussion is available both in person and virtually.
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30
Apr
Thursday, 30 April 2026 7 - 9 p.m.
A Discussion on the Renaissance of Nuclear Energy
Woodstock Jewish Congregation
WLC is partnering with The Golden Notebook and the Woodstock Jewish Congregation to present a discussion of the possible renaissance of nuclear energy by Professor Emeritus Edward A. Friedman, author of “Nuclear Energy: Boom, Bust, and Emerging Renaissance.”
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02
May
Vernal pools are relatively small, seasonal wetlands that have shallow water and support a wide array of wildlife, plants, and aquatic micro-organisms. This program will allow people to get a closer look at unique and specialized life in vernal pools and a greater understanding of the importance of pools in the forest ecosystem.
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07
May
Thursday, 07 May 2026 2
Watershed Wonders: Kids Art Exhibition (ON VIEW TILL MAY 7)
Woodstock Library
Watershed Wonders is a student-centered exhibition exploring how water shapes our landscapes, ecosystems, and communities. The exhibition is a collaboration between Woodstock Land Conservancy, Woodstock Elementary School, Woodstock Day School, Middle Way School, and Woodstock Library. It features work from five distinct projects across eight classrooms at three local elementary schools.
Each project invited students to investigate watersheds through art, ecology, and place-based learning, and was supported by an in-class visit from a local expert in watershed health. The projects encourage students (and exhibition visitors) to consider their roles as watershed protectors and to better understand how local ecology is connected by water.
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16
May
It’s time to celebrate spring at our 14th annual Vernal Fling! Join us for an afternoon of delicious bites, intriguing drinks and opportunities to take home lovely gifts through both a raffle and a silent auction while supporting our conservation efforts.
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11
Jul
Saturday, 11 July 2026 12 PM
Meditative Painting in Relationship with the Fontyne Kill
Zena Cornfield
The Fontyne Kill will provide a sound bath, wisdom, clay pigment, and its waters to use for a creative, calming & connective somatic experience. The class will be facilitated in a guided meditation and painting techniques by local art therapist & educator, Coryn Nadeau. We’ll also discuss and facilitate the ethical disposal of water used in art-practice.
Ages 5 + welcome.
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01
Aug
Spend a day in the field with local ecologist Frank Beres for an afternoon of photographing and documenting insect biodiversity at Zena Cornfield. Discover and learn about the life cycles of semi-adult aquatic insects such as dragonflies, mayflies, and stoneflies that will be in flight after years of living in nearby water bodies as larvae. Additionally, we will explore the importance of bioindicator documentation and how aquatic insects and other species, such as butterflies, bumble bees, and other important pollinators, can inform us about habitat and environmental quality. Any camera, from a phone to a telephoto lens, is encouraged to hone your skills in photographing and identifying insects.
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17
Oct
Saturday, 17 October 2026 11 am
Histories of the Sawkill Through Human Impacts
The Historical Society of Woodstock
This workshop traces the evolving relationship between people and the Sawkill Creek from Lenape fishing practices and floodplain agriculture, to European colonists harnessing its waters for the tanning industry, to its role in 20th-century municipal infrastructure. Participants will explore how these shifting uses reflect changing values, including the rise of tourism and its influence on environmental preservation in the region. The program will take place primarily at the Woodstock Historical Society, concluding with a short walk to Tannery Brook to connect these stories to the present-day landscape.
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