EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS
CRISP Partners Virtual Meeting Featuring NAISMA
Join the Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) for our upcoming Partners Virtual Meeting on March 26th at 1:00 PM. We’re pleased to welcome the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) as our featured presenter.
Hike & Learn Series: Slide Mountain
Join Moe Lemire, NYS Licensed Guide and founder of Hike On Guides, for a guided ascent of Slide Mountain, the tallest peak in the Catskills. This challenging and rewarding hike follows the historic Curtis–Ormsbee Trail, where you’ll learn about the lives of William Curtis and Allen Ormsbee, and why this trail carries their names.
Hike & Learn Series: Acra Point Loop
Join Moe Lemire, NYS Licensed Guide and founder of Hike On Guides, for a special spring edition of our Hike & Learn Series. This guided trek along the Acra Point Loop focuses on one of the most magical moments in the Catskills — spring ephemeral season.
Hike & Learn Series: Huckleberry Point
Join Moe Lemire, NYS Licensed Guide and founder of Hike On Guides, for a scenic early-summer hike to Huckleberry Point, one of the Catskills’ most beloved viewpoints. This special outing takes us through the dramatic landscape of Platte Clove, where we’ll be on the lookout for blooming wild azaleas along the trail.
Hike & Learn: Balsam Lake Mountain Fire Tower
Join Moe Lemire, NYS Licensed Guide and founder of Hike On Guides, for a winter ascent of Balsam Lake Mountain, home to the first mountain fire tower in New York State. Along the way, you’ll experience the point on the trail where you cross into a first-growth forest.
Amphibian Migration Workshop
Join SUNY Oneonta’s Dr. Elizabeth Bastiaans for an engaging educational program focused on how you can assist amphibians during their annual spring migration as they move from wintering sites to breeding pools, often crossing hazardous roads along the way.
What’s to Love About Catskill Mountain Wildlife
Learn about fascinating winter adaptations of species like white-tailed deer, black bear, and coyote, and discover how they survive and thrive through the coldest months. Educational materials will be available for all ages.
Catskill Center Mountain Mingle at Belleayre
Join the Catskill Center staff, board, and friends for a morning of easy group runs on Belleayre’s scenic blue-square terrain, good chairlift conversation, and a cozy lodge meet-up with hot drinks, snacks, and a silent auction.
Hike & Learn: Learn to Snowshoe at Kelly Hollow
Discover the rich history of Kelly Hollow while learning to snowshoe with Moe Lemire, NYS Licensed Guide and founder of Hike On Guides. This guided winter hike will give participants a firsthand experience snowshoeing through a unique Catskills landscape.
Hike & Learn: Learn to Snowshoe at the Catskills Visitor Center
Kick off the winter season with a fun and beginner-friendly outing at the Catskills Visitor Center! Join Moe Lemire, NYS Licensed Guide and founder of Hike On Guides, for an immersive introduction to snowshoeing on the scenic Interpretive Loop Trail.
First Day Hike at the Catskills Visitor Center
Start the New Year with a refreshing 0.5-mile long Natural History Walk at the Catskills Visitor Center and learn about the unique geology, wildlife management, and rich cultural heritage of the Catskill Park.