named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Engagement and Education
Hosts events such as trail cam workshops and milkweed giveaways to promote conservation awareness and community involvement
Great Swamp Conservation Initiative
Collaborative effort to protect the 62,500-acre Great Swamp watershed, a critical habitat and water resource spanning New York and Connecticut
Protected Lands Program
Manages over 1,100 acres of conserved land through a combination of 10 owned preserves and conservation easements, including the Scudiere, Zaengle, and Slocum-Mostachetti Preserves
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Nature Preserve Management and Public Access 2 activities
- Management of nature preserves and public trailsOwns and manages 10 nature preserves totaling over 1,100 acres across Putnam and Dutchess Counties, including the Pawling Nature Preserve, Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area, Roger Perry Preserve, Great Thicket National Wildlife Preserve, and others; maintains over 15 miles of trails open for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and other seasonal outdoor recreation.
- Public access and outdoor recreation programmingProvides public access to natural areas for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, and snowshoeing; operates access points at the Great Swamp, Outdoor Education parking lot, Town of Patterson Environmental Park, and multiple waterways in the Pawling-Dover area.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Botanical garden stewardshipManages and maintains the Brine Garden, a six-acre private botanical garden, and hosts public open days in partnership with the Garden Conservancy.
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Ecological Habitat Restoration 1 activity
- Community engagement and conservation educationDistributes native plants such as milkweed to support pollinators, co-hosts trail camera education events, and provides guidance to landowners on conservation easements by connecting them with legal and financial professionals.
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Land Acquisition and Conservation Easements 1 activity
- Land conservation through easements and acquisitionsAcquires land and conservation easements to permanently protect open spaces, agricultural lands, and natural habitats; has protected over 1,100 acres in Southeast Dutchess County and the Pawling/Dover area through purchases, bargain sales, donations, and easements on properties ranging from 4 to 200 acres.
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Recreational Trail Development and Maintenance 1 activity
- Local land-use planning advocacy and supportSupports municipal planning efforts by assisting the Village of Pawling in securing grant funding and developing infrastructure such as the Pawling Village Pathway Project and connecting sidewalks.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$25K
Contributions & grants$6K24%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$19K76%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$24K
Program expenses33%
Admin / overhead67%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.02M
Cash$14K
Investments$407K
Liabilities$12K
Net assets$1.00M
Liquid reserves212.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- Andrew Pelletier — Board Member
- Brian Smith — Treasurer
- Diane Hardej — Board Member
- Dorian Winslow — Board Member
- Gabriel Avis — Board Member
- Louis Trombetta — Chair
- Lynn Martin — Board Member
- Philip Van Buren — Secretary
- Robert Reilly — Board Member
- William Lustig — Vice Chair
relationships · 38
Who they work with
- Angler's Den Partner — Local business providing fishing information and services, referenced as a resource for visitors.
- Angler's Den Partner — Local business recommended for outdoor recreation information and services.
- Appalachian Trail Conservancy Partner — Collaborates on the stewardship and promotion of the Appalachian Trail, which runs through the region served by the Oblong Land Conservancy.
- Appalachian Trail Conservancy Partner — Conservation organization that OLC actively networks and partners with.
- Dutchess Land Conservancy Partner — Conservation organization that OLC actively networks and partners with.
- FrOGS Partner — Partner in the acquisition of the Slocum-Mostachetti Preserve and ongoing conservation planning for The Great Swamp.
- Friends of the Great Swamp Partner — Collaborates on providing paddling access and information for the Great Swamp.
- Friends of the Great Swamp (FrOGS) Partner — Conservation organization that OLC actively networks and partners with.
- Garden Conservancy Partner — Collaborates to host public open days at the Brine Garden.
- Heart of the Lakes Partner — Collaborates with or references regional conservation models developed by Heart of the Lakes.
- Highlands Coalition Partner — Conservation coalition that OLC actively networks and partners with.
- Housatonic River Outfitters Partner — Local business providing fishing information and services, referenced as a resource for visitors.
- Housatonic Valley Association Partner — Co-hosted a trail camera education and placement event at the Slocum Mostachetti Preserve.
- Housatonic Valley Association (CT) Partner — Conservation organization that OLC actively networks and partners with.
- Land Trust Alliance Network — Member of national land conservation network through affiliation with Land Trust Alliance.
- Land Trust Alliance Network — OLC is a member of the Land Trust Alliance and follows its Standards and Practices.
- Naromi Land Trust (CT) Partner — Conservation organization that OLC actively networks and partners with.
- National Park Service Partner — Provides official information and management support for the Appalachian Trail, which passes through areas the Oblong Land Conservancy promotes for hiking.
- Oblong Trail Association Partner — Conservation and trail organization that OLC actively networks and partners with.
- Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau Government — Entity to which the organization submits annual financial reports as required by law.
- Pawling Cycle & Sport Partner — Collaborates by promoting group rides and biking activities in the area.
- Pawling Cycle & Sport Partner — Local business recommended for outdoor recreation information and services.
- Pawling Nature Reserve Partner — Collaborates to maintain trails and natural areas within the Pawling Nature Reserve.
- Putnam County Land Trust Partner — Collaborator in the regional conservation plan for The Great Swamp.
- Putnam County Land Trust Partner — Conservation organization that OLC actively networks and partners with.
- The Iroquois Pipeline Funder — Provided grant funding for the purchase of the Scudiere Preserve.
- The Nature Conservancy Partner — Collaborator in the development of the Great Swamp Watershed Conservation Strategy and ongoing conservation efforts.
- The Nature Conservancy Partner — Conservation organization that OLC actively networks and partners with.
- The Nature Conservancy Partner — Previously managed the Nellie Hill Preserve, now part of the Great Thicket National Wildlife Preserve, which the Oblong Land Conservancy helps promote and protect.
- The Open Space Institute Partner — Conservation organization that OLC actively networks and partners with.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Engaged Conservationmethodology: community_engagementBy involving local communities and landowners in conservation planning and stewardship, the organization fosters shared responsibility for natural resources, which increases long-term protection of wildlife habitats, water quality, and agricultural lands because community investment strengthens compliance and care.
- Conservation Finance Incentive Modelmethodology: conservation-financeBy leveraging tax incentives and financial planning tools, the organization makes land conservation economically viable for private landowners, increasing participation because it aligns ecological goals with personal financial interests and legacy planning.
- Recreation-Based Stewardshipmethodology: recreation-based conservationBy facilitating low-impact recreational access through trails, paddling, and seasonal outdoor opportunities, the organization promotes environmental education and stewardship because direct experience with nature fosters personal commitment to conservation.
- Youth Environmental Education Partnershipsmethodology: community-based environmental educationBy partnering with local schools to deliver environmental education programs, the organization cultivates early stewardship values in youth because experiential learning fosters long-term behavioral commitment to land conservation.