Registration
To register for events you will need an online account through our online registration portal. For a tutorial on how to set up an account, click here.
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 […]
Hudson River Holiday Hike – Weekend Hikes
This a moderate 5-mile hike led by Roberta Clements on the Norrie Point Trail to Mills Mansion for a holiday tour. Registration is limited to 12 hikers. Registrants will receive the meeting location by email. There is no fee for this hike. Register through our online portal Photo by Karen Maloy
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 […]
Duck Pond to Spring Farm – Weekend Hikes
This is a moderate 7-mile hike on carriage roads and trails led by Roberta Forest. 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 Glenn Koehler
Thursday Tales at Ten: Story Time at Mohonk Preserve
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 […]
Family Skull ID
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 […]
Older Wiser Learners (OWLs) – Skull ID 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. This winter we will take a close look at skulls, learning the basics of identification through the […]
Homeschool – Survival Shelter Building
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. […]
Thursday Tales at Ten: Story Time at Mohonk Preserve
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 […]
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