Dan Smiley writes a letter to the Department of Environmental Conservation expressing concern about the woodrat’s disappearance from the Shawangunks. As a result, New York State declares the Eastern woodrat an endangered species and begins a breeding program.
Photo: DEC staff releasing Woodrats on the Preserve as part of a Woodrat study from the Mohonk Preserve Archives
Landmark designation by the U.S. Department of the Interior is awarded to a building, site, or structure that is officially recognized by the United States government for its national historical significance. The award is designed to recognize and honor the nation’s cultural and historical heritage.
Photo: Aerial view of Mohonk Preserve and Mohonk Mountain House lands by John Hayes
The Preserve looks back on its 20th anniversary with a special newsletter publication.
Photo: The Mohonk Preserve Newsletter No. 61, Summer 1984
The Trust participates with New York State and The Nature Conservancy in planning for the neighboring Minnewaska State Park Preserve.
Photo: Waterfall on the Peterskill stream at Minnewaska State Park Preserve by John Mizel
The first summer program serves 30 third, fourth, and fifth graders, eventually growing to serve 85 seven to thirteen-year-olds as Camp Peregrine and Mountainside Adventures.
Photo: Nature Guide Diana Wilson leading the Junior Naturalists in an outdoor activity from the Mohonk Preserve archives.
This award, given in memory of Thom Scheuer, honors outstanding volunteer efforts in support of stewardship at the Preserve.
Photo: Board Member and Research Associate Joe Bridges conducting a post-nest survey of a peregrine falcon eyrie. Photo by Richard Goldstone.
Dr. Ed Reppert, Preserve Board Member and Coordinator of Volunteer Trailkeepers, provides the initial funding to establish this internship “to teach young land stewards to consider all parts of nature as a part of the total ecosystem, how all are related to and dependent on one another, and how each relates to humankind.”
Photo: First Scheuer Land Stewardship Intern Ariel Dekovic by Hank Alicandri
Through land management planning, staff and volunteers work together to achieve balance in accommodating visitors while protecting the resources of the Preserve.
Photo: Land Management Plan cover
This regional award spotlights Bonticou Crag as an outstanding hiking destination with stunning views. The Preserve has since won several awards from the publication.
Photo: Hikers on the summit of Bonticou Crag by Michael Neil O’Donnell
This award, one of seven given nationwide, is for the construction and design of the East Trapps Connector Trail.
Photo: Bernard Kirchner (left) and Peter Jansen (right) of Open Space Management, fitting stones together for the construction of the East Trapps Connector Trail. Photo by Ed Reppert.