Welcome to Mohonk Preserve

Visit for a day - be inspired for a lifetime. The Preserve is your perfect destination for recreation, reflection, and restoration.

photo by Jane Vecchione

come enjoy nature's beauty

... in the majestic Shawangunk Mountains. The Visitor Center is open daily 9am-5pm and the land from sunrise to sunset.

photo by Elizabeth Tully

Day Camps for the Earthwatcher

The Preserve's summer camps provide children ages 7-13 with opportunities to discover the outdoors in a fun and caring environment.

photo by Mary Leary

Mohonk Preserve 50th Anniversary

Join us in celebrating 50 years of saving the land for life. Take the 50/50 Challenge and get a limited-edition anniversary pin. Check out our timeline for highlights of the past 50 years.

photo by Frank Tkac

Get Into Nature

Get up close to a bird of prey or hike the whole ridge. Our exciting programs and events offer something for everyone, supporting lifelong learning.

photo by John Thompson

what's happening on the land?

Discover what you might see at Mohonk Preserve today. Check out the Preserve's scientific data on our Interactive Almanac, created in collaboration with IBM.

photo by David Johnson

Welcome

Get Into Nature

May 17, 2013 -

Toddlers on the Trail – Wildflowers and Critters

Friday, 10am-12noon. Join Dana Rudikoff, Volunteer Hike Leader, and explore the forest for wildflowers and critters. Bring water and snacks. Please leave your pets at home. Jogging strollers are not... View Event »
May 18, 2013 -

“How Did the Rope Get Up There? History and Practice of Gunks Rock Climbing.”

Saturday, May 18th, and Sunday, May 19th, 1pm (weather permitting). This interpretive program will be offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm, April through October (weather permitting). No... View Event »
May 18, 2013 -

Spring Wildflower Walk

Saturday, 2-5pm. Sponsored by Ulster Savings and Marshall & Sterling Enterprises, Inc. Join Roger Roloff and Barbara Petersen, Mohonk Preserve Volunteers, for this forest and ridge hike to search... View Event »
May 31, 2013 -

Mohonk Preserve Cries “Wolf!”

Friday, 6:30-8pm. Sponsored by Ulster Savings and Marshall & Sterling Enterprises, Inc. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to see a wolf! This program features the Wolf Conservation Center... View Event »
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In the News

May 9, 2013 -

Mohonk Preserve endurance challenge raised over $80,000

New Paltz Times. Read more »
May 9, 2013 -

Nature at your doorstep – Dickie Barre

By Rich Parisio.  New Paltz Times. Read more »
May 3, 2013 -

A 50-Mile Run Debuts in N.Y.

By Sara Germano.  The Wall Street Journal. Read more »
Apr 26, 2013 -

New York state conservationists tout "nature economy:" Grants benefit more than just environment.

By Jeremiah Horrigan.  Times Herald Record. Read more »
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