Join us for an exploration of the native and non-native plants at Lane Gate Preserve on August 7! Participate in an educational scavenger hunt to find various native and introduced plants, and learn more about their impacts on the local environment. Take the time to explore the various ecosystems Lane Gate Preserve has to offer, from wetland to meadow; there’s so much to explore! Once the scavenger hunt is complete, we will regroup for a short guided hike to Cat Pond. Registration required!

Join HHLT staff and our partners at Wild Woods Restoration Project for a guided plant ID walk at Lane Gate Preserve in Cold Spring, NY, on Sunday, July 19. The walk will be led by Linda Rohleder, founder of the Wild Woods Restoration Project. As we wander through the preserve’s trails, we’ll take a closer look at the plants around us, learning the key characteristics and terminology used to identify species common to our local forests. Registration is required!

Join us in our ongoing partnership with the nonprofit Wild Woods Restoration Project for June and July Potting Days in Putnam County.  Workdays involve sitting (or standing) and potting young seedling plants into small containers. Registration is required.

Join HHLT staff and Wild Woods Restoration Project, for a community BioBlitz at Lane Gate Preserve, in Cold Spring, NY, where participants of all experience levels are invited to document as many plant, animal, and fungi species as possible in a single day!

Join HHLT staff and partners from the New York Natural Heritage Program and Putnam Highlands Audubon Society on Monday, May 11 from 10am to 12pm at Lane Gate Preserve in Cold Spring, NY! This free guided bird walk takes place at the peak of spring migration, the ideal time to spot and hear migratory birds. Registration required.

Bring your picnic blanket and lawn chairs and join us on Saturday, May 30, from 2pm – 4pm, for a fun-filled afternoon of nature activities for all ages at this free event!

It’s our way of saying “Thank you!” to our supporters, volunteers, and the community. Please RSVP to help us plan for the crowd!

Join HHLT staff on Saturday, April 4, from 10 AM to 12 PM, at  Lane Gate Preserve in Cold Spring, NY, for a FREE  family-friendly program exploring the importance of vernal pools and their significance to our region.  Registration required!

Registration is full for the Granite Mountain Preserve hike on Friday, April 24.

To join our waitlist, please email [email protected] with your name, contact information, and any partipcants in your group (if any). Thank you!

Looking for a fun adventure to get outdoors with the family? Join HHLT staff on Saturday, February 21, for a free winter hike at Lane Gate Preserve in Cold Spring, NY. Weather conditions permitting, we’ll be snowshoeing at the preserve. Registration is required by February 18.

Join us at Winter Hill in Garrison, NY, for an enchanting Winter Glow celebration as we light up the tree, listen to music, and share festive cheer with neighbors and friends!

This family-friendly, end-of-year celebration includes live music, warm drinks, and seasonal refreshments. FREE TO ALL.