Sunday, April 10, 2016, 3 pm – 6 pm. Mohonk Mountain House Parlor. A Mohonk Consultations Forum in collaboration with Mohonk Preserve
Join us to listen and dialogue with our speakers on pathways for expanding the use of solar energy in our communities. We will address these topics among others:
- What are the routes for installing solar photovoltaic panels that can be shared by a number of different households?
- What are examples of installing large solar arrays on public and conserved lands?
- How is New York State supporting these efforts?
Presentations with discussions following will include:
Cara Lee – Senior Conservation Manager,The Nature Conservancy: “New York’s Energy Revolution”
Max Joel – Program Manager, Community Solar NY at NYSERDA: “NY-Sun and Community Solar ”
Vernon Benjamin – Author and Hudson Valley Historian: “Case Study – Town of Saugerties Shared Solar Project ”
Dave Toman – Deputy Executive Director, Mohonk Preserve: “Case Study: Solar Installation on Preserved Land”
Advance Registration is required: $25/Regular; $10/Student — REGISTER HERE
Thursday, April 14th through Sunday, April 17th 10am-4pm. As part of the ongoing campaign to make Ulster the healthiest county in New York, Mohonk Preserve is offering a free, one-month membership for residents of Ulster County. Visitors with proof of Ulster County residency may obtain their passes at the Preserve Visitor Center from 10am to 4pm Thursday, April 14th through Sunday, April 17th and at the Spring Farm Trailhead from 10am to 4pm Saturday, April 16th and Sunday, April 17th. The membership passes will be valid through May 15th, 2016. Passes must be picked up in person, with the exception of minors, whose parent or guardian may pick up a pass on their behalf.
Sponsored by Ulster Savings Bank, MVP Healthcare and CDPHP.
Sunday, April 17th, 10am-1pm. As the earth begins to warm, the forest reawakens with beauty. Michael Rider, Preserve volunteer, for a walk in the woods and learn to identify coltsfoot, bloodroot, hepatica, spring beauties and more! Ages 15 and up are welcome. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. This program includes an easy, 3-mile hike. Dogs must always be kept on a leash. Space is limited; Registration is required. REGISTER HERE.
Sunday, April 24th, 10am-1pm. As the earth begins to warm, the forest reawakens with beauty. Michael Rider, Preserve volunteer, for a walk in the woods and learn to identify coltsfoot, bloodroot, hepatica, spring beauties and more! Ages 15 and up are welcome. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. This program includes an easy, 3-mile hike. Dogs must always be kept on a leash. Space is limited; Registration is required. REGISTER HERE.
Friday, April 29th, 10am-12pm. Explore blooming fields and the forest floor. Maybe we’ll even find a salamander! Bring water and snacks. Please leave your pets at home. Jogging strollers are not appropriate; for children ages 2-6. Little ones in carriers are always welcomed. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. This program includes a 1.5-mile hike, and moves at a toddler’s pace. Participants should meet at the Mohonk Preserve Spring Farm Trailhead. It is advised to come early to secure a parking spot. The fee per person: free for Mohonk Preserve members, non-members pay the $12 hiking day use fee on day of program. Children 12 and under are free. REGISTER HERE.
Rock The Ridge is a 50-mile endurance challenge and environmental fundraiser set in the natural beauty ofMohonk Preserve, a vast, nonprofit nature preserve situated in the mid-Hudson Valley of New York State. The goal is to traverse a 50-mile course within 24 hours by walking, hiking, or running. The course winds along carriage roads and paths through the forests and over the ridgelines of the Preserve, lands which The Nature Conservancy has described as “one of Earth’s last great places.”
Rock The Ridge is a 50-mile endurance challenge and environmental fundraiser set in the natural beauty ofMohonk Preserve, a vast, nonprofit nature preserve situated in the mid-Hudson Valley of New York State. The goal is to traverse a 50-mile course within 24 hours by walking, hiking, or running. The course winds along carriage roads and paths through the forests and over the ridgelines of the Preserve, lands which The Nature Conservancy has described as “one of Earth’s last great places.”