Update to Public Programs and Hikes Coming Soon

We’re excited to share that Mohonk Preserve is launching a new digital system to better serve our members, donors and visitors. This upgraded platform will make it easier than ever to stay connected with the Preserve and engage with the programs, events and conservation efforts you care about most.

A new and improved event registration platform to sign up for public programs and hikes will be coming soon. Check back here for updates!


  • Loop to Split Rock – Bob Babb Wednesday Walk

    This is a moderate 6-mile loop hike to Split Rock, led by John Connolly. 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 our online portal Photo by Sami Shub

  • Live Music on the Terrace – Alex Figura

    Join us on Friday, August 15, from 5:30 - 7:30pm for a special Member Appreciation evening of music on the terrace! Enjoy original music and covers by local guitarist and singer-songwriter Alex Figura. We’ll serve up light refreshments and good company on the terrace at the Visitor Center. Arrive anytime. All Mohonk Preserve members are […]

  • New Moon Night Hike

    Walk the woods on a moonless night at Mohonk Preserve! Join us for this family friendly walk along the carriage roads at dusk to discover who prowls in the dark! Test your night vision and try on some “deer ears”. Look for some constellations. Come dressed for the weather with sturdy hiking shoes. Bring a […]

  • Duck Pond to Mohonk Mountain House Loop – Weekend Hikes

    This is a moderate 7-mile hike with some steep sections and scrambling to the Mohonk Mountain House gardens led by Tonda Highley. 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 […]

  • Nature Explorers – Buzzing Bees CANCELLED

    Bring your preschoolers to Mohonk Preserve to learn about the different creatures that help pollinate our gardens! This free program is for children ages 3 to 5 years old and their grown-ups. Children must always be accompanied by a registered adult. Space is limited and registration is required for children and adults.     Register through […]

  • 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 […]

  • Quiet Moments – Opening Reception with Mira Fink

    Join us on Saturday, October 4th at the Visitor Center Gallery from 3 - 5 pm for the Opening Reception for Quiet Moments, a solo exhibit of Watercolors of the Shawangunks by Mira Fink. More about the exhibit   Location: Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center Gallery 3197 State Route 44/55 Gardiner, NY 12525

  • Interview with a Turtle

    Ever wondered what turtles eat or what they do in winter? Tripod, our box turtle, is here to answer all your burning questions! We’ll discuss reptiles, turtles and life in a shell. This is a free program for anyone ages 8 to adult. Children must always be accompanied by a registered adult. Space is limited […]

  • Nature Explorers – Fun Fall Foliage!

    Bring your preschooler to learn about the fall colors! We’ll read a short picture book together, then head outside to search for changing leaves and other signs of autumn! This free program is for children ages 3 to 5 years old and their grown-ups. Children must always be accompanied by a registered adult. Space is […]

  • Insect Investigators

    Join us to search for katydids, praying mantises and other bugs! Nets and other insect supplies are provided. This program is 100% outside, so dress for the weather! This is a free program for members ages 8 to adult. Children must always be accompanied by a registered adult. Non-members pay the $15 day use fee […]

  • Gertrude’s Nose – Weekend Hikes

    This is a moderate 7-mile loop hike to Millbrook Mountain and Gertrude’s Nose 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. Register through our online portal […]

  • Half Moon Hike

    Take a walk along the carriage roads at dusk to discover who prowls in the dark! Join a Mohonk Preserve Educator to test your night vision and learn about nocturnal animals. This program is 100% outside, so dress for the weather. Bring a flashlight or headlamp with a red filter if you have one. Children age […]

Made possible through generous support from The M&T Charitable Foundation.