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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 […]

Lark in the Park: Birding Walk at the Catskills Visitor Center

Join bird enthusiast Finn Parnell on October 4, 2023 for a birding walk around the Catskills Visitor Center. We’ll listen for and identify birds along the 0.5 mile, accessible loop trail using the Merlin App. Feel free to download the Merlin App prior to our walk. For those interested, the Upper Esopus Fire Tower will […]

CATSKILL CENTER FALL BENEFIT

SAVE THE DATE! 2023 FALL BENEFIT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

Coffee In The Catskills

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

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Catskills Celebration: Family Fun at the Catskills Visitor Center

Sunday, September 3, 10am—3pm How about participating in a fun day on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend? Join us for a Catskills Celebration at the Catskills Visitor Center, (suggested donation $5 per person, $15 per family) Bring friends and family to participate in activities that celebrate the many facets of the Catskills. Take an […]

HIKE FOR THE CATSKILLS: BLUE MOON HIKE UP OVERLOOK MOUNTAIN

Join the Catskills Visitor Center’s David Hans for a hike up Overlook Mountain during the second of August’s TWO FULL MOONS. Overlook Mountain is a 5 mile in-and-out hike of moderate difficulty, offering great views of the Hudson Valley from the eastern-facing viewpoint just a short walk from the Observers Cabin by the Fire Tower. […]

HIKE FOR THE CATSKILLS: INTERPRETIVE TRAIL & FIRE TOWER

Join the Catskills Visitor Center’s Brent LeRash for a ¾-mile hike around our Interpretive Trail. Stop and read the interpretive signage along the trail while you enjoy this ADA-accessible path around the Catskills Visitor Center property. We also have a Fire Tower (Upper Esopus Fire Tower, which is part of the 2023 Catskill Fire Tower […]

HIKE FOR THE CATSKILLS: LEAVE NO TRACE HIKE AT KAATERSKILL FALLS

Join our Catskill stewards, Patrick and Sam, for a Leave No Trace hike at Kaaterskill Falls. Arrive at the Laurel House parking lot by 9am and meet the stewards at the kiosk at the beginning of the trail. We will hike down to the Kaaterskill Falls Viewing Platform. Along the way, our Catskill stewards will […]

HIKE FOR THE CATSKILLS: BIRDING WALK AT CATSKILLS VISITOR CENTER

Join our Community Relations Specialist and bird enthusiast Finn Parnell for a birding walk around the Catskills Visitor Center. We’ll be listening for and identifying birds along the 0.5 mile, accessible loop trail using the Merlin App. Feel free to download the Merlin App. For those interested, the Upper Esopus Fire Tower will be open […]

HIKE FOR THE CATSKILLS: RED HILL FIRE TOWER

Join one of our Fire Tower stewards, Kristy, for this hike to Red Hill Fire Tower and get one step closer to completing the 2023 Catskill Fire Tower Challenge! We will leave from the Denning Road Trailhead at 9am. This is a moderate trail that is 4 miles round trip (out and back) to the […]

HIKE FOR THE CATSKILLS: RIDGE TRAIL & UPPER ESOPUS FIRE TOWER

Join the Catskills Visitor Center’s Brent LeRash for a ½-mile, round-trip, hike up the Ridge Trail to enjoy a nice spot for a picnic. The moderate uphill hike leads to a set of picnic tables at the top of the ridge. Plan to bring a lunch or snack to enjoy there. We also have a […]

HIKE FOR THE CATSKILLS: BALSAM LAKE FIRE TOWER

Join one of our Fire Tower stewards, Matt, for this 6 mile, out-and-back hike to the top of Balsam Lake Mountain to climb the fire tower and enjoy the views. This is a great way to work on completing the 2023 Catskill Fire Tower Challenge, which is organized by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. […]

HIKE FOR THE CATSKILLS: INTERPRETIVE TRAIL & FIRE TOWER AT CATSKILLS VISITOR CENTER

Join the Catskills Visitor Center’s Brent LeRash for a ¾-mile hike around our Interpretive Trail. Read our interpretive signage along the way while you enjoy this ADA-accessible path around the Catskills Visitor Center property. We also have a Fire Tower just off the Interpretive Trail which offers incredible views of the surrounding mountains, including Tremper […]

HIKE FOR THE CATSKILLS: KICKOFF CELEBRATION AT WEST KILL BREWERY

Anyone who registers for Hike for the Catskills will be invited to meet at West Kill Brewing at 2pm, where each person will get a drink ticket. It will be the THIRD release party for “Mountain Life” Pale Ale. A portion of the proceeds from these ale sales benefit the Catskill center. For more information […]

HIKE FOR THE CATSKILLS: DIAMOND NOTCH FALLS

Join the Catskills Visitor Center’s David Hans for a short hike to Diamond Notch Falls from Spruceton Rd. The trail follows the creek along an old service road and the hike will reach its turning point at the trail junction by Diamond Notch Falls. The hike will begin from the Spruceton Rd Trailhead. If the […]

HIKE FOR THE CATSKILLS: GUIDED HIKE TO HUNTER MOUNTAIN FIRE TOWER

Join one of our Fire Tower stewards for this 7 mile out-and-back fun and moderately challenging hike to the Hunter Mountain Fire Tower. This tower has the distinction of being located at the highest elevation of any fire tower in New York state. Enjoy some great views while completing your hike to one of the […]

HIKE FOR THE CATSKILLS: FULL MOON HIKE UP OVERLOOK MOUNTAIN

Join the Catskills Visitor Center’s David Hans for a hike up Overlook Mountain during the first of August’s TWO FULL MOONS. Overlook Mountain is a 5 mile in-and-out hike of moderate difficulty, offering great views of the Hudson Valley from the eastern-facing viewpoint just a short walk from the Observers Cabin by the Fire Tower. […]

Coffee in the Catskills

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

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CALICOON RIVERSIDE PARK INVASIVE SPECIES WORKDAY

Join us to help restore and protect the native environment at Calicoon Riverside Park. During this workday, we will show you how to identify and report invasive species through iMapInvasives, and properly remove them throughout the area. Learn more about Calicoon Riverside Park here. Please email volunteer@catskillcenter.org with any questions. Register here.

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Get Outdoors & Get Together Day

Join us on Saturday, June 10, 2023! NYSDEC and State Parks, in partnership with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the NYS Division of Veterans’ Services, will host free events to connect people to nature and provide increased access to the outdoors. Get Outdoors & Get Together Day brings together people of all abilities, ages, […]

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CALICOON RIVERSIDE PARK INVASIVE SPECIES WORKDAY

Join us to help restore and protect the native environment at Calicoon Riverside Park. During this workday, we will show you how to identify and report invasive species through iMapInvasives, and properly remove them throughout the area. Learn more about Calicoon Riverside Park here. Please email volunteer@catskillcenter.org with any questions. Register here.

CALICOON RIVERSIDE PARK INVASIVE SPECIES WORKDAY

Join us to help restore and protect the native environment at Calicoon Riverside Park. During this workday, we will show you how to identify and report invasive species through iMapInvasives, and properly remove them throughout the area. Learn more about Calicoon Riverside Park here. Please email volunteer@catskillcenter.org with any questions. Register here.

BEECH LEAF DISEASE AND SPOTTED LANTERN FLY WEBINAR

Beech leaf disease and Spotted lanternfly are two invasive species spreading rapidly across the eastern US coast and can have severe impacts on forest ecosystems, recreation, and agriculture as their populations expand. Join CRISP Terrestrial Invasive Species Manager Dan Snider-Nerp to learn how to survey and identify both forest pests, and how to report them […]

THORN PRESERVE WATER CHESTNUT PULL

To celebrate Invasive Species Awareness Week, come join the Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) in pulling water chestnut at Catskill Center’s Thorn Preserve in Woodstock, NY. Come ready for mud, sun, and fun! Here’s what to bring: ·      Clothes you don’t mind getting wet and muddy ·      Closed-toed water shoes (water chestnut nutlets are […]

ASHOKAN RAIL TRAIL INVASIVE SPECIES WORKDAY

To celebrate Invasive Species Awareness Week, please join us to help protect the Ashokan Rail Trail vistas from invasive species. During this workday, we will show you how to identify and report invasive species through iMapInvasives, and properly remove them at vistas along the trail. Please register here, and contact Kate Cooper with any questions […]

ASHOKAN RAIL TRAIL INVASIVE SPECIES WORKDAY

To celebrate Invasive Species Awareness Week, please join us to help protect the Ashokan Rail Trail vistas from invasive species. During this workday, we will show you how to identify and report invasive species through iMapInvasives, and properly remove them at vistas along the trail. Please register here, and contact Kate Cooper with any questions […]

ASHOKAN RAIL TRAIL INVASIVE SPECIES WORKDAY

To celebrate Invasive Species Awareness Week, please join us to help protect the Ashokan Rail Trail vistas from invasive species. During this workday, we will show you how to identify and report invasive species through iMapInvasives, and properly remove them at vistas along the trail. Please register here, and contact Kate Cooper with any questions […]

CANADARANGO LAKE WATER CHESTNUT PULL

In celebration for NYS Invasive Species Awareness Week join us for an enjoyable day of invasive species control! Water chestnut, an invasive plant that is highly disruptive to aquatic ecosystems. Take to the waters to help reduce the population of water chestnut. Bring your own watercraft, or reserve a space in ours. Register here.

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