The Preserve at Vassar

Our friends at Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County are looking for volunteers!

🌎 Want to help your community build a more resilient future?
Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County is looking for adult volunteers to join the Cornell Climate Stewards Program!
Through this hands-on opportunity, you’ll receive Cornell University training, learn about climate science and solutions, and help support local projects that make a difference. 🌱
✨ Receive expert training
✨ Support community resilience projects
✨ Build leadership skills
✨ Make an impact close to home
No environmental background is required - just curiosity, commitment, and a desire to help your community.

📅 Apply by August 13!

For more information, contact Scott Kleinberg at 845.677.8223 ext. 147 or [email protected]. https://ccedutchess.org/

What’s blooming at the preserve? Lot’s of things! Student research found that the preserve is home to more than 250 native wildflower species. If you’re a pollinator, this is a great place to 🐝

Swipe to see some sample works by some of the artists that will be featured at our upcoming Art and the Outdoors event, which will be held tomorrow, May 15th from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at the Preserve!

🎨 There will be artists of all disciplines at the Art and the Outdoors event, and we hope you’ll stop by to say hello to some of these wonderful community artists!

🌱 This event is free to the public and food will be available for purchase from Casa Del Flavors!

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Congratulations to the winners of our first ever Tree Hugging Photo Contest!!

🌲 At the Old-Growth Forest Network Event last Thursday, these three pictures took home the grand prizes

🌳 Drop a like to congratulate these dedicated arbor-lovers and stay tuned for more fun events like this to come…

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