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 Loop – Weekend Hikes
This is a moderate 5-mile hike to Lost City, which may include an optional 1-mile extension to Compass Rock, led by Jeff Stokes. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 20 hikers. Registrants will receive the meeting location by email. Free for Mohonk Preserve members, non-members pay the $15 day use fee. Register through […]
Verkeerderkill Falls and High Point – Weekend Hikes
This is a moderate 9-mile loop hike in Sam’s Point on footpaths and carriage roads led by Siu S. Yuen. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 12 hikers. Registrants will receive the meeting location by email. The parking fee is $10 per car or free with an Empire Pass. Rain Date: 4/13/25 Register […]
Awosting Falls/Beacon Hill/Lake Minnewaska Loop – Bob Babb Wednesday Walks
This will be a moderate 4-mile hike led by Julie Stainton. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 25 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 for seniors 62+ with an NYS license. Register […]
Woodcock Walk: In Search of the Timberdoodle
As the daylight fades, the evening erupts in the sounds of early spring. Amongst the calls of the spring peepers and woods frogs, one can hear the “peent!” of the American woodcock, also known as the Timberdoodle. Come along on an evening walk to learn about these amazing birds, listen for their “peent” calls, and […]
Mount Taurus and Cornish Estate – Weekend Hikes
This is a moderate 4-mile loop hike in the Hudson Highlands on footpaths and wooden/paved roads, with an optional visit and possible veggie lunch at Chuang Yen Monastery in Carmel, NY, led by Siu S. Yuen. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 12 hikers. Registrants will receive the meeting location by email. There […]
Early Spring Wildflower Hike
As the earth begins to warm, the forest reawakens with beauty. Join Michael Rider, Preserve Volunteer, for a walk in the woods as you learn to identify coltsfoot, bloodroot, hepatica, spring beauties and more on this easy 3-mile hike. This is a free program ages 15 to adult and children must always be accompanied by […]
Introduction to Tree Anatomy and Physiology
Join us for an engaging and informative program where we explore the fascinating world of tree anatomy and physiology at the Testimonial Gateway Trailhead. This introductory session is perfect for nature enthusiasts, gardeners, and anyone curious about the life processes of trees. In this program, you'll learn about the inner workings of trees, from their […]
Leave No Trace Workshop
Celebrate Earth Day at the Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center and learn how you can minimize your impact on the environment during the Leave No Trace Workshop! This two-hour workshop will introduce you to the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace (LNT) with LNT certified instructor Chief Ranger Dan Cassidy. This workshop is an important first […]
Mossy Glen/Castle Pt. Loop – Bob Babb Wednesday Walks
This is a moderate 7-mile hike led by Mary McCann. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 25 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 for seniors 62+ with an NYS license. Register through […]
Terrarium Workshop
Terrariums can teach us a lot about ecosystems and the world around us! Explore the beautiful art of terrarium making by joining Mohonk Preserve Educator Ashawna Abbott for a hands-on workshop creating self-sustaining closed terrariums! The facilitator will guide you through every step from start to finish and equip you with the tools and insight to keep your […]
Early Morning Birding
Get in some quality spring birding at the start of the day! Join Associate Director of Conservation Science & Research Megan Napoli, for a morning bird walk learning about field identification by sight and sound. Bring binoculars and sturdy walking shoes to look for spring migratory birds. This is a free program for ages 15 […]
Hike with a Naturalist – Exploring Phenology through iNaturalist
Join Mohonk Preserve’s staff 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 biodiversity the […]
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