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!)
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Saturday, June 21, 2025
9 - 11 a.m.
Upper Bozen Kill Preserve (Bond Road entrance)
Join us for a guided hike of MHLC's new addition to the Bozen Kill Preserve. The hike will be led by MHLC volunteer preserve steward Laurie Lyons-Swift who played a significant role in protecting this property on Bond Road.
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Sunday, June 29, 2025
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Bennett Hill Preserve
Join us for a guided hike of Bennett Hill, a 155-acre property with excellent views of the Helderberg Mountains to the north and Albany to the east. The hike, led by MHLC volunteer Susan Toohey, will traverse moderately steep terrain to the top of the hill. At the top is a flat plateau with a winding loop trail containing visible limestone layers, some large crevasses and rivulets. The plateau also includes a small wetland and a large variety of wildflowers.
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Tuesday, July 1, 2025
through July 31
All MHLC Preserves & the Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail
Search for hand-crafted gnomes at all 22 of MHLC preserves and look for "Gnomes & Fairies" 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!
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Tuesday, July 15, 2025
4 - 5:30 p.m.
Alplaus Kill Preserve
Join us to celebrate the opening of our 23rd preserve, the Alplaus Kill Preserve. Please click below to RSVP.
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Saturday, July 26, 2025
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary
Join MHLC stewardship director, Marshall Lefebvre, at the beautiful Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary to explore the wide and wonderful world of summer wildflowers! The "Learn 10" series is a learning-focused approach to familiarizing participants with the various tools and guides available to them. Participants will be taught how to use keys and field guides, and will leave the event having learned (at least) 10 new summer wildflowers!
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Saturday, July 26, 2025
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Private residence, Delmar
Join us for a tour of the native garden of a Bethlehem resident who has been working for several years to incorporate native plants and build overwintering sites to support our stressed insect population. We’ll discuss steps we can take to make our gardens supportive of wildlife while still enjoying a beautiful landscape.
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Sunday, August 24, 2025
1 - 4 p.m.
Bender Melon Farm Preserve
Save the date for MHLC's first-ever Trail Tunes event! Enjoy live music from talented local artists as you explore the trails of Bender Melon Farm. More details coming soon!
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Thursday, September 25, 2025
5:30 - 9:00 PM
River Stone Manor, Schenectady
Join us for a lively evening along the Mohawk River in celebration of 33 years of Capital Region conservation. We will honor Tom Bessette, Gray & Vicki Watkins, and Matt Sinnenberg for their outstanding contributions to local conservation.
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