CATSKILLS GREAT OUTDOOR EXPO

The Catskills Great Outdoor Expo features the best the Catskills have to offer in outdoor recreation and the arts! This one-day event will be filled with dozens of exhibitors from across the Catskills as well as a smattering local food and beverage offerings, live presentations, raffle prizes, the Catskills Great Outdoor Gear Sale, and a […]

SUMMER GATHERING

The Summer Gathering offers a unique opportunity for Catskills visitors, locals, and newcomers alike to come together for an engaging evening with featured speakers from across the region. This event, held at the Catskills Visitor Center, celebrates the Catskills experience with a live program including individual presentations, panel discussions (with a question-and-answer segment), and a […]

HAPPY TAILS ON HAPPY TRAILS: SHARING OUTDOOR SPACES WITH YOUR DOG

Join Catskill Center guest educator, Diana Richards, for an introduction to responsible recreation with your dog in the great outdoors. Happy Tails on Happy Trails will cover hiking preparedness for you and your dog, tips for keeping your canine companion safe on the trail, leash laws, trail etiquette, strategies to minimize ecological impact, and the […]

I LOVE MY PARK DAY AT THE CATSKILLS VISITOR CENTER

Join us at the Catskills Visitor Center for I Love My Park Day! Catskill Center staff will guide volunteers to restore and manage a riparian buffer. Learn about the importance of riparian buffers from Catskills Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) staff while working to protect it. Volunteers can expect some lifting, bending, and walking on […]

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Snowshoeing 101

Want to learn what snowshoeing is and how to do it safely? Join us at the Catskills Visitor Center where we will be learning about one of the most useful gear items for winter hiking. We will be going over several aspects of snowshoeing such as how to put snowshoes on, how to hike in […]

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CRISP INVASIVE SPECIES WORK DAY ON THE ASHOKAN RAIL TRAIL

The future of the Catskills is in our hands! Join CRISP (Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership) as we work to remove invasive species on the Ashokan Rail Trail. Work days run from 9:00am to 1:00 pm. Each work day will include an orientation, basic training on use of equipment, and invasive species identification.

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CRISP INVASIVE SPECIES WORK DAY ON THE ASHOKAN RAIL TRAIL

The future of the Catskills is in our hands! Join CRISP (Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership) as we work to remove invasive species on the Ashokan Rail Trail. Work days run from 9:00am to 1:00 pm. Each work day will include an orientation, basic training on use of equipment, and invasive species identification.

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CRISP INVASIVE SPECIES WORK DAY ON THE ASHOKAN RAIL TRAIL

The future of the Catskills is in our hands! Join CRISP (Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership) as we work to remove invasive species on the Ashokan Rail Trail. Work days run from 9:00am to 1:00 pm. Each work day will include an orientation, basic training on use of equipment, and invasive species identification.

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CRISP INVASIVE SPECIES WORK DAY ON THE ASHOKAN RAIL TRAIL

The future of the Catskills is in our hands! Join CRISP (Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership) as we work to remove invasive species on the Ashokan Rail Trail. Work days run from 9:00am to 1:00 pm. Each work day will include an orientation, basic training on use of equipment, and invasive species identification.

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CRISP INVASIVE SPECIES WORK DAY ON THE ASHOKAN RAIL TRAIL

The future of the Catskills is in our hands! Join CRISP (Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership) as we work to remove invasive species on the Ashokan Rail Trail. Work days run from 9:00am to 1:00 pm. Each work day will include an orientation, basic training on use of equipment, and invasive species identification.

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Volunteering Ulster County

CRISP INVASIVE SPECIES WORK DAY ON THE ASHOKAN RAIL TRAIL

The future of the Catskills is in our hands! Join CRISP (Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership) as we work to remove invasive species on the Ashokan Rail Trail. Work days run from 9:00am to 1:00 pm. Each work day will include an orientation, basic training on use of equipment, and invasive species identification.

Volunteering Ulster County

CRISP INVASIVE SPECIES WORK DAY ON THE ASHOKAN RAIL TRAIL

The future of the Catskills is in our hands! Join CRISP (Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership) as we work to remove invasive species on the Ashokan Rail Trail. Work days run from 9:00am to 1:00 pm. Each work day will include an orientation, basic training on use of equipment, and invasive species identification.

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Volunteering Ulster County

CRISP INVASIVE SPECIES WORK DAY ON THE ASHOKAN RAIL TRAIL

The future of the Catskills is in our hands! Join CRISP (Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership) as we work to remove invasive species on the Ashokan Rail Trail. Work days run from 9:00am to 1:00 pm. Each work day will include an orientation, basic training on use of equipment, and invasive species identification.

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Volunteering Ulster County

CRISP INVASIVE SPECIES WORK DAY ON THE ASHOKAN RAIL TRAIL

The future of the Catskills is in our hands! Join CRISP (Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership) as we work to remove invasive species on the Ashokan Rail Trail. Work days run from 9:00am to 1:00 pm. Each work day will include an orientation, basic training on use of equipment, and invasive species identification.

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Volunteering Ulster County

CRISP INVASIVE SPECIES WORK DAY ON THE ASHOKAN RAIL TRAIL

The future of the Catskills is in our hands! Join CRISP (Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership) as we work to remove invasive species on the Ashokan Rail Trail. Work days run from 9:00am to 1:00 pm. Each work day will include an orientation, basic training on use of equipment, and invasive species identification.

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Volunteering Ulster County

CRISP INVASIVE SPECIES WORK DAY ON THE ASHOKAN RAIL TRAIL

The future of the Catskills is in our hands! Join CRISP (Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership) as we work to remove invasive species on the Ashokan Rail Trail. Work days run from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Each work day will include an orientation, basic training on use of equipment, and invasive species identification.

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Volunteer Open House

Location: Catskills Visitor Center, 5096 NY-28, Mt Tremper, NY 12457 The future of the Catskills is in your hands! As a volunteer, you will be contributing to the ongoing mission of protecting and preserving the Catskills for future generations. Volunteers work in many capacities: participating in invasive species projects, interpreting scientific and cultural information at […]

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Coffee in the Catskills

Come join us at the Catskills Visitor Center on September 25 from 9:30 am -10:30 am for Coffee in the Catskills! Get to know our Catskill stewards while enjoying tasty, local pastries and fresh coffee! We look forward to a coffee chat with you.

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Coffee in the Catskills

Come join us at the Catskills Visitor Center on August 21 from 9:30 am -10:30 am for Coffee in the Catskills! Get to know our Catskill stewards while enjoying tasty, local pastries and fresh coffee! We look forward to a coffee chat with you.

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Coffee in the Catskills

Come join us at the Catskills Visitor Center on July 24 from 9:30 am -10:30 am for Coffee in the Catskills! Get to know our Catskill stewards while enjoying tasty, local pastries and fresh coffee! We look forward to a coffee chat with you.

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Coffee in the Catskills

Come join us at the Catskills Visitor Center on June 26 from 9:30 am -10:30 am for Coffee in the Catskills! Get to know our Catskill stewards while enjoying tasty, local pastries and fresh coffee! We look forward to a coffee chat with you.

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Photo Walk At The Catskills Visitor Center

Join Catskill Center staff Alexa Tumbarello on a winter photography walk at the Catskills Visitor Center. Come ready to learn about the basics of photo composition, photography outdoor ethics, and more! Group discussion will vary depending on interest. The best camera to bring is the one you have! Smartphones, DSLRs, film cameras all welcome. Dress […]

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Winter Hiking 101

Join Catskill Center Staff Alexa Tumbarello at the Catskills Visitor Center for a 1-hour talk and mini-hike to learn the basics of winter hiking! The program will cover safety, gear, tips for staying comfortable, and more. Bring your questions and desire to learn! Participants should dress for cold weather including a hat, gloves, and warm […]

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Winter Hiking 101

Join Catskill Center Staff Alexa Tumbarello for a 1-hour talk and mini-hike at the Catskills Visitor Center to learn the basics of winter hiking! The program will cover safety, gear, tips for staying comfortable, and more. Bring your questions and desire to learn! Participants should dress for cold weather including a hat, gloves, and warm […]

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First Day Hike: Bramley Mountain Trail

Kick off the new year outdoors with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s 14th Annual First Day Hikes program. Visit Dec.ny.gov for details. Please check our events page for information on the two hikes available. Start the new year enjoying great views while hiking Bramley Mountain Trail! Bramley Mountain trailhead is located on Glen Bernie Road in Delhi, […]

First Day Hike: Catskills Visitor Center Interpretive Loop Trail and Fire Tower

Kick off the new year outdoors with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s 14th Annual First Day Hikes program. Visit Dec.ny.gov for details. Please check our events page for information on the two hikes available. Start the new year enjoying great views while completing one of the six fire towers in the 2024 Catskills Fire Tower Challenge!   […]

The 5th Annual Catskill Covered Bridge Rally

The 5th annual Catskill Covered Bridge Rally is coming Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. This mid-October rally offers a great opportunity for high autumn color and great driving. Follow 13 creeks and rivers, cross restored 19th century Covered Bridges in this romp around curves, up and down hills over 135-mile route, through the Catskill Park and […]

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Lark in the Park: Platte Clove History Hike

A hike along the Nature Trail (1/2 mile loop) and the Waterfall trail (1/3 Mile one way) while discussing the history of Platte Clove, the artists cabin, and some general Catskills history. Topics talked about include how the clove formed from glaciers, the Hudson River School, the Bicycle Tours that it hosts and has hosted, […]

Lark in the Park: Forest Bathing Walk

All interested participants will meet at the Catskills Visitor Center at 10 am. Matthew will lead you on a relaxing and educational walk around the visitor center campus. Some of the things you will be learning are plant and fungi identification, wild food foraging, and the medicinal benefits of forest bathing (Shinrin-Yoku in Japanese). You […]

Lark in the Park: Photography Hike at the Catskill Visitor Center

Leisurely hike focused on using smart phones to capture beautiful images. This will include some technical instruction on perspective and photography skills as well as enjoying our surroundings on the trail. Event Duration: 2 miles, 1.5 hours Level of Difficulty:  Easy Leader(s): Tina Turner Bring: Smart phone, weather appropriate clothing for an easy hike, snack […]