05/15/2026
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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05/13/2026
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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04/23/2026
WE WILL BE GIVING AWAY FREE NATIVE POLLINATOR-FRIENDLY PLANTS!! We’ll be turning some plants upside down next Wednesday at the part one of the Sunset Lake Pollinator Garden Revitalization Project: Potting-Up Day!
🌿 In an attempt to beautify and revitalize the dilapidated old pollinator garden near Sunset Lake (marked on the map so you can find it), the Preserve team who has been managing the garden thus far will be removing the old plants and making way for new beds filled with beautiful, native, pollinator-friendly plants, as well as an art installation! However, the Preserve team cannot accomplish this hefty feat alone, so they’re calling on you (yes, you) to come and help pot-up some plants (which you then get to keep)!
🌱 Because pots and shovels are limited, bring your own if you have them, and expect to take home a native plant or two (if you so desire) to place in your backyard! Snacks will be served and great, eco-friendly community bonding will occur, so we hope to see you there!
🌿 Note that this is part one of a two part event, so if you can’t make it to potting-up day, stay tuned for planting day…
🌱 If you have any questions, reach out to Sol Longoria at [email protected]!
📍Where? Sunset Lake Pollinator Garden (marked on map)
⏰ Time? 3pm-5pm
📅 Day? Wednesday, April 29th
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04/15/2026
Local teens from Community Matters 2 - "CM2" have been exploring The Preserve as our "Poughkeepsie Outing Club". Stay tuned for more photos and videos of our adventurous crew as they head out to other parks and trails in Dutchess County this spring!
CM2 is outside, literally! 🌿
In partnership with the Preserve at Vassar, our youth are taking part in the “Outing Program,” where they’re building real-world skills while connecting with nature. From identifying plants and berries to learning how to safely build a fire and set up a hammock, they’re gaining hands-on experience that deepens their ecological awareness and appreciation for the outdoors.
Learning, growing, and thriving, one adventure at a time.
04/15/2026