Registration
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On Land Program
Beacon Hill/Lake Minnewaska Loop – Bob Babb Wednesday Walks
This will be a moderate 4-mile hike featuring Beacon Hill and Lake Minnewaska led by John Connolly. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 15 hikers. Registrants will receive the meeting location by email. The parking fee at Minnewaska State Park is $10 per car or free with an Empire Pass. Register through our […]
Castle Point – Weekend Hikes
This is a moderate 8-mile lollipop loop hike in Minnewaska State Park led by Siu S. Yuen. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 12 hikers. Registrants will receive the meeting location by email. The fee for parking is $10 per car or free with an Empire Pass. Rain date: 11/24/2024 Register through our […]
Older Wiser Learners (OWLs) – Winter Wildflowers Workshop
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 […]
Map and Compass Navigation
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 […]
Long Dock/Dennings Point/Madam Brett Parks – Bob Babb Wednesday Walks
This will be an easy 4-mile hike connecting three Hudson River waterfront parks led by Katy Redder. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 30 hikers. Registrants will receive the meeting location by email. There is no fee for this program. Register through our online portal Photo by Susan Lehrer
Ecological Exploration through iNaturalist – CANCELLED
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 […]
Giant’s Workshop to Eagle Cliff – Weekend Hikes
This is a moderate 7-mile hike led by Tonda Highley on carriage roads and trails. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 12 hikers. Registrants will receive the meeting location by email. Free for Mohonk Preserve members, non-members pay the $15 day use fee. Register through our online portal Photo by Kate Schoonmaker
Lost City/Split Rock Loop – Bob Babb Wednesday Walks
This is a moderate 5-mile hike led by Carol Dewar to Lost City, which may include an optional 1-mile extension to Compass Rock. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 30 hikers. Registrants will receive the meeting location by email. Free for Mohonk Preserve members, non-members pay the $15 day use fee. Register through […]
Christmas Bird Count
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 […]
Eco-Art: Holiday Ornaments
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 […]
Not All Evergreens are Pine Trees
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, […]
Jenny Lane Loop to Mossy Glen – Bob Babb Wednesday Walks
This is a moderate 7-mile hike on the Jenny Lane and Mossy Glen trails led by Roberta Forest. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 15 hikers. Registrants will receive the meeting location by email. The parking fee at Minnewaska State Park is $10 per car or free with an Empire Pass or seniors […]
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