2024
OUR MISSION & VISION
Mission
Mohonk Preserve protects the northern Shawangunk Ridge and inspires people to care for, enjoy and explore the natural world.
Vision
Mohonk Preserve supports thriving and resilient natural environments that are welcoming to all who explore, play and work here, and those who seek peace, wellbeing and inspiration amid its lands. We prioritize conservation of the northern Shawangunk Ridge and adjacent foothills as we carefully balance opportunities for outdoor recreation that reflect a healthy relationship between community and the land. Our commitment to collaboration, stewardship and education are interwoven throughout all the Preserve’s responses to the urgent issues of our time as we permanently protect and provide access to this cherished landscape.
Mohonk Preserve Volunteer Photographer Andy Heiz Mohonk Preserve 2024 Annual Report
Core Values
Teamwork
We trust each other and value collaboration and accountability.
Transparency
We are clear, honest and ethical in our decision-making and communications.
Belonging
We welcome everyone and treat all with respect and compassion.
Exploration
We value curiosity, education and innovation as pathways to learning and growth.
Stewardship
We are committed to responsibly stewarding Mohonk Preserve in service to the land and the community.
Mohonk Preserve Volunteer Photographer A Jesse Jiryu Davis
300,000
16,000 Annual Visitors
Members
Mohonk Preserve Volunteer
Photographer June Archer
Conservation & Community Education 2024 Year In Review
Community Education
60 Public programs
1,099 Program participants
Land Protection
33.7
Miles of boundary monitored
7 Interior backcountry zones monitored
Conservation Science
2,450+
Observations of over 800 species of plants, animals and fungi reported to iNaturalist projects
450 Salamanders counted to support the Climate-Adapted Hemlock-Northern Hardwood Forest Management Plan
1,600+
School students served through our field study program
All Conservation easements monitored
2,570 Invasive Spotted Lanternfly eggs, nymphs and adults eradicted
84 Campers participated in summer camp programs
Expanded access
in ArcGIS Hub system to volunteer groups for data collection
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Active Research Associates generated 3 publications from their research at the Preserve
Watch our video to learn more about Community Education
“Conservation and Education Leader Joins the Preserve Team“ Read More in Ridgelines
“Protecting Peregrines in the Gunks“ Read More in Ridgelines
Watch our video to learn more about our Conservation Programs
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Datasets published on 3 different sites
Mohonk Preserve Conservation Intern Victoria Odescalchi
Visitor Experience
2024 Year In Review
47,689 Day Passes Sold
4,000+ residents received six weeks of free access during Healthy Ulster
30 accidents requiring first-aid
25 incidents responded to
25 fixed-anchors inspected
10 public programs hosted
4 fixed-anchors installed
"IncludingPeoplewith DisabilitiesintheWorkofLand Trusts:HowtoMakeitHappen"
Received Gold Standard designation from Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, the first in New York State
MohonkPreserveDirectorofVisitor ExperienceAndrewBajardico-presented attheLandTrustAlliance's2024Rally NationalLandConservationConference, highlightingthepositiveimpactworking withlocaladvocacygroupsand improvingsignagecanhave.
“Preserve Named First Leave No Trace Gold Standard Site in New York State“ Read More in Ridgelines
Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center Gallery Opens showcasing local artists
Mohonk Preserve Volunteer Photographer Andrea MacScott
Helping visitors plan a great day in nature in alignment with sustainable recreation practices is all in a day’s work for our exceptional Visitor Services team.
Stewardship 2024 Year In Review
2 Stewardship staff completed Wildland Fire Type 2 certification
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Chainsaw trainings held in conjunction with the Catskill Forest Association
Additional electric vehicle charging stations installed
7 Dedication and memorial benches created and installed
12 Energy efficient bollard lights installed at the Slingerland Pavilion
7 Trailheads improved with updated signage, culverts, stone stairways, waterbars, timber steps, stone paving, bog bridges, boardwalks, trail improvements, carriage road re-grading and re-surfacing
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Student Conservation Association members participated in the Patriots Day of Service Project to rehabilitate the Millbrook Mountain Trail connecting Minnewaska and Mohonk Preserve
“Mohonk Preserve Partners with the Student Conservation Association“
Read More in Ridgelines
“Centering Conservation and Stewardship at Brook Farmhouse“
Read More in Ridgelines
“Restoring the Kleine Kill Stream Corridor“
Read More in Ridgelines
Kleine Kill siphon system and signage installed
Brook Farmhouse Plan approved by the Town of New Paltz
Mohonk Preserve
Mohonk Preserve Volunteer Photographer A. Jesse Jiryu Davis
Each year, Stewardship staff work to maintain and restore our 30 miles of historic carriage roads and 40 miles of trails.
2024 Year In Review
16K Members
321 Volunteers contributed
14,250 Volunteers hours
$2M+ Awarded from 23 grants
7 Fundraising events with
2,375 Event participants
What Mohonk Preserve Means to Our Visitors
Liabilities & Net Assets Payables
Deferred Revenue
Note Payable
Total Liabilities
Net Assets
Total Liabilities & Net Assets
12.31.2023 $ 2,448,389 $ 728,175
$ 9,287,926 $ 7,036,395 $ 10,024,922
$ 29,525,807 $ 421,206 $ 38,370$ 459,576 $ 29,066,231 $ 29,525,807
12.31.2024 $ 2,843,374 $ 763,985 $ 10,036,909 $ 7,036,395 $ 9,853,905 $ 30,534,568 $ 639,688 $ 30,621$ 670,309 $ 29,864,259 $ 30,534,568
Mohonk Preserve Volunteer Photographer
Winnie Abramson
