Upcoming 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. (Please complete registration AFTER you complete the challenge.)

Winter Wildlife Tracking

Sunday, February 23, 2025

9:30 AM - 12 PM

Winn Preserve

Wildlife tracking is a wonderful way to see and understand the natural world at a deep and intimate level. It can transform the average hike from a “fly-by” experience to a journey of curiosity, exploration, and discovery. This hike is led by Dan Yacobellis, a certified Level 3 Track & Sign facilitator who has studied the animals of the northeast and their habitats for three decades. Would you believe a woodpecker could make such a mess of a tree or that bear sign could be so faint and subtle? After a walk in the woods with Dan, you will approach these signs and others with new understanding and a new sense of wonder and curiosity.

Painting Party

Saturday, March 15, 2025

10:15 AM - 12 PM

Bennett Hill Preserve

Calling all artists and creatives - help MHLC paint wood cutouts for the Summer Hike-a-thon Scavenger Hunt! We need your help creating a new batch of friendly gnomes to hide at the preserves. All supplies will be provided and snacks will be served. (This event is recommended for adults and teens.)‍

Earth Day Workday

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Time: TBA

Bender Melon Farm Preserve

Save the date for MHLC's annual Earth Day Workday. Join us at Bender Melon Farm Preserve to celebrate the day. We will break into teams to tackle clean up of old farm garbage and build one or two picnic areas. Plans may potentially include a trail expansion. More info and registration will be coming soon!!

Learn 10 Wildflowers

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!