education

Want to learn who is visiting your bird feeders this fall and winter? Join a Mohonk Preserve Educator and learn the basics of bird watching. Learn how to identify local year-round birds by sight, their calls and their flights patterns. Explore free apps, like Merlin, to help you identify your backyard birds. This free program […]

Bring your preschoolers to Mohonk Preserve to search for leaves of all shapes and sizes in the forest! We will take a short hike in the woods to look for unique leaves and then we will make beautiful art with them. This free program is for children ages 3 to 5 years old and their […]

You are never too old to learn new things! Join Mohonk Preserve Education Staff for a series of workshops for adults ages 18+. Participants will dive deeper into the natural history of the Gunks in these seasonal workshops. As the growing season ends and fall becomes winter, the colorful blooms of the summer and autumn […]

Bring the family out to learn basic map reading and compass use with a Mohonk Preserve Educator! Learn how to take a bearing, orient your map and navigate the trails to reach your destination. Technology doesn’t always work in the field, so having basic map and compass skills can help you find your way when […]

Join Mohonk Preserve’s Conservation Science team for an introduction to becoming a naturalist! In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to use the iNaturalist app to practice plant, animal and fungi identification, while contributing to long-term monitoring efforts of Mohonk Preserve’s flora and fauna. Come along as we take a slow hike and explore the […]

Carry on the Christmas Bird Count tradition started by Dan Smiley at the Mohonk Mountain House and contribute to community science. With an early morning start on the grounds of the Mountain House, we will record the numbers and species of birds we see during the morning. We will follow Dan Smiley’s historic route, beginning […]

Join Mohonk Preserve environmental educators for a festive, family-friendly program where you can create holiday ornaments using upcycled and natural materials! Drop in anytime to get creative and craft beautiful, eco-conscious decorations. It's a fun way to celebrate the season while learning about sustainability and nature. All ages welcome! This is a free drop-in program […]

As winter settles in around the Hudson Valley, the evergreen trees stand out in the forest. Spend an afternoon both inside and outside to explore the many different kinds of cone bearing evergreen trees we have in our forests at Mohonk Preserve. Learn a few tips and tricks for knowing the difference between pines, spruces, […]

This winter come for story time and a little outdoor exploration time with your little one at Mohonk Preserve! Each program will include a nature-themed story and outside activity. This free program is for children ages 2-5 with their parents or guardians.  Registration is required for children and adults. After the story time, families are […]

Join Mohonk Preserve staff to get a close-up look at animal skulls. Learn how to tell if an animal was a carnivore, herbivore or omnivore, a predator or prey. Test your knowledge with a few mystery skulls! This is a free program suitable for children ages 5-12 and adults of all ages. Registration is required […]

This winter join a Mohonk Preserve Educator to learn about survival in the woods. We will go over the Rule of 3’s, what to do if you become lost in the woods and how to prepare for a hike. Work as a team to build a debris shelter that will protect you from the elements. […]