1 6 Year In Review: Conservation & Community Education
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Cover: Mohonk Preserve Volunteer Photographer Stephen D Stewart-Hill Right: Jacob B Reibel Welcome from President & CEO Kevin Case
woven into every decision, program and interaction, driving us to be responsible stewards and inspiring others to join this vital work.
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President & CEO: Mohonk Preserve Volunteer Photographer Bill Winter
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
OUR CORE VALUES OUR CORE VALUES
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
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Members
Mohonk Preserve Volunteer
Photographer June Archer
Volunteers
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Conservation & Community Education 2024 Year In Review
Community Education
60 Public programs
Land Protection
34 Miles of boundary monitored
1,100 Public program participants
3,238 Acres of interior backcountry zones monitored
1,600+
School students served through our field study program
20 Conservation easements monitored
720+ Group participants for on-land visits
Watch our video to learn more about Community Education
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
2,570 Invasive Spotted Lanternfly eggs, nymphs and adults eradicted
127 Years of weather data collected daily
“Conservation and Education Leader Joins the Preserve Team“ Read More in Ridgelines
“Protecting Peregrines in the Gunks“ Read More in Ridgelines
Expanded access to online monitoring data collections for volunteer groups
6,350
Individual birds counted in the Breeding Bird Community Monitoring project
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
“Preserve Named First Leave No Trace Gold Standard Site in New York State“ Read More in Ridgelines
Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center Gallery Opens
Monthly exhibits supporting local artists connected to the Gunks
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 Experience 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 Benches created and dedicated
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
Carriage Roads, including Glory Hill Road, maintained and restored
“Mohonk Preserve Partners with the Student Conservation Association“
Read More in Ridgelines
“Centering Conservation and Stewardship at Brook Farmhouse“
Read More in Ridgelines Kleine Kill Restoration Project initiated Brook Farmhouse Restoration Plan and funding finalized
“Restoring the Kleine Kill Stream Corridor“
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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
320+ Active Volunteers
14,250 Volunteers hours
$2M+ Awarded from 23 grants
600 Cyclists rode in the third annual Shawangunk Grit
