Preserving our most treasured natural areas

Our mission is to conserve and steward lands and waters of the Mohawk and Hudson River Valleys for the benefit of people and the environment.

EXPLORE PRESERVES

Conserving land, connecting communities

Preserving the Mohawk Hudson region protects habitats, supports communities, and sustains wildlife for future generations. MHLC connects communities to the benefits of nature by offering a calendar of free outdoor events and year-round access to our 23 nature preserves.

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16,000+

acres of
protected land

20+

public nature preserves

50+

miles of
public trails

1,000+

volunteers
annually

This land is yours to enjoy and yours to protect.

There's a place for you in this work—choose where to begin:

Give a gift to support Capital Region conservation

The future of conservation starts in our backyards. Give a gift in support of our mission to protect the natural, scenic, agricultural, and cultural landscapes of the Mohawk and Hudson River Valleys for generations to come.

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These preserves offer peaceful trails, I feel connected to nature!
— Jenny
Their programs taught my family to care more deeply for land.
— Faulst
Visiting these preserves always leaves me refreshed and inspired!— Mike
— Mike
It was fun exploring the trails and a great realization to find there are so many enjoyable trails in the immediate area - some minutes from my house, and all worth re-visiting.
Matt S.
People drive hours to places like this. We drive fifteen minutes. That's not luck; that's MHLC.
Andrew F.
Spending time in nature is a great way to recharge. We love visiting the MHLC preserves all year long, there are many nearby locations perfect for snowshoeing!
Kim J.

Explore Our Preserves

All 23 preserves across Albany, Montgomery, and Schenectady County Counties—open free, year-round, sunrise to sunset.