Events

MHLC's Preserve Challenge

All year long!

All MHLC Preserves

Take the Preserve Challenge! Visit all 22 MHLC Preserves to receive a limited edition "Challenge Finisher" sticker or embroidered patch. (Please complete registration AFTER you complete the challenge. Click below to learn more and download the official tally sheet!)

Owl Prowl

Friday, April 24, 2026

7:45 - 9:45 p.m.

Fisher Trail, Five RIvers

Join us for an evening stroll at Fisher Trail while we learn about nocturnal animals and listen for owls and other nightlife. The prowl will be led by MHLC volunteer Rob Penner who enjoys leading night hikes and sharing what he learned assisting with owl rehabilitation. This short easy walk will occur in the evening darkness, and we kindly ask if you wish to use a flashlight (not required), please apply a red-light filter to help preserve night vision for all participants.‍

Spring Birding

Saturday, April 25, 2026

7 - 10 a.m.

Alplaus Kill Preserve

Hudson Mohawk Bird Club guides, Dan Leonard and Eric Molho, will lead us through MHLC's new Alplaus Kill Preserve in search of birds returning north. Our early start is best for the "dawn chorus" and active foraging!

Earth Day Workday

Saturday, April 25, 2026

1 - 4 p.m.

Upper Bozen Kill Preserve

Join us for MHLC's annual Earth Day celebration. We will work on wetland and riparian habitat improvements surrounding the Bond Road beaver meadows. More details on specific tasks will be shared closer to the date.

Don't Get Ticked on the Trails! NEW DATE

Saturday, May 23, 2026

2 - 3:30 PM

Indian Ladder Farms

Love MHLC’s trails and want to feel more confident enjoying them all season long? This program is for you! Join the Cornell Integrated Pest Management Program’s tick educator, Joellen Lampman, for an informative talk about the different ticks in our area, how to recognize them, and simple steps you can take to reduce your risk of a tick bite and enjoy the outdoors with peace of mind.

Wiggly Water Wonders

Sunday, June 21, 2026

2 - 4:30 p.m.

Mosher Marsh

Celebrate Fathers Day with an exploration of the myriad macroinvertebrates that call Mosher Marsh home. We'll scoop up marsh water to capture these small creatures and then explore who is who, what they do, how they grow, and where they go.

Summer Hike-a-thon Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

through July 31

All MHLC Preserves & the Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail

Search for hand-crafted butterflies, beetles, and bees at all 23 of MHLC preserves and look for bug themed sculptures on the Rail Trail! Participants who send a selfie with the object they find will receive a card for free ice cream from our event sponsor, Stewart's Shops.

Trail Tunes

Sunday, August 16, 2026