Seasons in the Wild: A Year-Long Nature Photo Contest

We’re excited to launch a new year-long challenge that invites you to explore the stunning preserves of the Indian River Lakes Conservancy and capture the beauty of nature throughout the seasons. Whether you're hiking, birdwatching, or simply soaking in the scenery, we want to see your experiences through your lens! Duration: January 1, 2025 –…

Fire and Wine Happy Hour

Redwood Hill Preserve 44010 Stine Rd., Redwood, NY, United States

Come Cozy Up by the Fire with Us! Join the Indian River Lakes Conservancy for our monthly Fire & Wine Happy Hours! Warm up by a crackling fire, sip delicious wine, and enjoy great conversations with friends and neighbors under the stars. It’s the perfect way to relax, unwind, and connect with our incredible community…

Water Quality Conference

Redwood Hill Preserve 44010 Stine Rd., Redwood, NY, United States

Join us for the Indian River Lakes Conservancy’s annual Water Quality Conference, a day dedicated to protecting the future of our lakes. Click HERE to purchase today!  This event brings together government agencies, lake association leaders, researchers, and community members to collaborate, share knowledge, and develop strategies for safeguarding the health of the Indian River…

Stewardship Day

Baker Woods Preserve 4090 Factory Road, Natural Bridge, NY, United States

Roll up your sleeves and join us for stewardship on Saturday, June 14, from 9:30 AM to Noon at Baker Woods Preserve! We’ve got a variety of projects lined up—depending on turnout and weather—including: Painting, staining, or sanding Moving sand for the sandbox Trail maintenance Bog bridge construction and board transport Gardening and weeding Please…

Warbler Habitat Protection

Redwood Hill Preserve 44010 Stine Rd., Redwood, NY, United States

Join us as NYFOA partners with Audubon NY and Indian River Lakes Conservancy to bring you a woods walk workshop to demonstrate forest bird habitat management in practice. Specifically, this program will focus on the unique habitat required by Golden-winged Warblers. Golden-winged Warblers are a migratory shrubland species that have suffered one of the steepest…

Celebration of Lakes

Join us for our annual Celebration of Lakes dinner and fundraiser. Come together for an evening of camaraderie, gourmet dining, and philanthropy in honor of preserving our precious lakes. More details coming soon.