News & Events

Winter Solstice Hike at Baxter Preserve
Event date: 12/21/25
Let's celebrate the Winter Solstice together with a short hike, setting out just before sunset. Set your intentions or goals for the coming year, enjoy the beautiful sunset and the warmth of…

The Future of Our Fields: Economics, Land Use, and Collaboration in Agriculture
Event date: 12/12/25
Registration Closed. Join us at Old Salem Farm in North Salem for an engaging conference designed to ignite collaboration and fundamentally shift how we manage our most valuable resources.

I Gave a Dam!
Posted 12/12/25
That's our mantra as we break ground in our beloved Baxter Preserve to repair its earthen dam built in 1948.

(CANCELED) Giving Tuesday Volunteer Day at Gaymark Preserve
Event date: 12/9/25
We are cancelling this event due to unforeseen circumstances. Thank you for your willingness to get your hands dirty with us! We hope to see you at another event soon!

Annual Meeting of Members
Event date: 9/27/25
Weil Preserve Save the date! We look forward to hosting the Annual Meeting of Members at Weil Preserve to share updates on the many projects that continue to protect North Salem's special places.

Stories In Stone: The Legacy of our Walls
Event date: 9/27/25
Bloomerside Preserve Join us for a guided walk through North Salem’s historic stone walls—learning who built them, how to tell their age by lichen, and the stories they hold. Along the way, we’ll…

Chainsaw Safety, Operations and Cutting Tips
Event date: 9/3/25
Weil Preserve(Rain date is September 4th) Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension, this comprehensive workshop will review parts of chainsaw, required safety regulations, body posture, and cutting…

iNaturalist Quest: Exploring North Salem's Biodiversity
Event date: 8/23/25
Location: Preserve to be AnnouncedJoin Conservation Technician Victoria for a hands-on nature walk through an NSOLF preserve (location to be announced). You'll learn how to use iNaturalist to document…